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Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei

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Taipei City, Taiwan
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Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei
Shifen Old Street
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Experience the historic relics, natural wonders, and cultural traditions of Pingxi on this half-day tour from Taipei. Discover the age-old tradition of releasing a sky lantern; discover the town’s coal mining heritage as you walk down Shifen Old Street; and marvel at the magnificent Shifen Waterfall. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
  • Half-day tour of Pingxi from Taipei
  • Learn about Taiwan’s heritage on a visit to the historic coal-mining town of Pingxi
  • Stroll down Shifen Old Street, where movies such as ‘Dust In The Wind’ were filmed
  • Enjoy magnificent views of Shifen Waterfall
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
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Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Sky Lantern launching experience (3-4 people share 1 lantern)
Local General Liabilities Insurance
Bottled water
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Food and drink
Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station , Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
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Please meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2.

1:00 PM
This activity will end right where it started.
Your tour begins with pickup from your central Taipei hotel by air-conditioned coach. Soak up the scenery as you drive through New Taipei City, then head into the countryside, winding along mountain roads into the Pingxi district.

Arrive in Pingxi, a historic coal mining town that played an important role in Taiwan’s 20th-century coal boom. Learn about the age-old tradition of releasing a sky lantern. The nostalgic ritual is said to bring good health and good fortune, and your guide explains the origin of the tradition and how it’s become the focal point of the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival.

Continue to Shifen Old Street, a lively street set around the historic Pingxi rail line, which was built in 1918, and now runs as a tourist train, following a scenic route through the Keelung River Valley. Hear how famous Taiwanese movies such as Hou Hsiao-hsien's ‘Dust In The Wind’ were filmed here and pose for photos on the atmospheric street.

There’s just time for one more stop before returning to the city—the magnificent Shifen Waterfall, a natural wonder nicknamed the ‘Little Niagara of Taiwan’.

Back in Taipei, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Shifen Old Street
The first stop is Shifen Railway Station. The station is located down Keelung River from the waterfall area, right alongside Shifen Old Street, originally built for transporting coal during Japanese colonization. Today it stands as a reminder of Taiwan’s history. Shifen Old Street is lined with souvenir shops, sky lantern shops and eateries. You will also see a lot of people set up their sky lanterns on the railway track, getting ready to release them into the sky. Since you are here, of course, you will not miss out on the opportunity to experience this special tradition. Sky Lantern release in Taiwan originates from Shifen in Pingxi District, New Taipei City. Nowadays, the lanterns are used as the symbols of peace and good fortune. 3 or 4 people will share one lantern, and each of you can write down your wishes on one side of the lantern. Your tour guide will teach you how to release a sky lantern correctly, so you can fully enjoy the tranquil and peaceful moment.
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Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Shifen Waterfall
Your tour continues with a visit to Shifen Waterfall. Shifen Waterfall is one of the most popular attractions in this area, widely-known as the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan, a cascade-type waterfall similar to North America’s Niagara Falls. There are several viewing platforms near Shifen Waterfall, where the visitors can see the waterfall from different angles, even have a close-up look. On sunny days, if you are lucky, you can capture a beautiful rainbow created by the mist of this 20-meter tall waterfall as it splashes into the lake.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Times and sequences are subject to change according to the weather and traffic condition.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.
  • Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.
  • Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Edison Travel Service
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei.
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What is the social distancing policy during Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Experience Pingxi Sky Lantern and Shifen Waterfall from Taipei?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
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Traveler Tips

  • "This is less than a half day tour and probably better done by train gets very busy with lanterns and nice waterfall but not much else." See review
  • "It’s not actually 5 hours tour, more like 3 hours." See review

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A tour you could do on your own by train
Jamie R
, Dec 2019
This is less than a half day tour and probably better done by train gets very busy with lanterns and nice waterfall but not much else. Poor communication for pick up time prior as it is a mini buss with many stops no pre-email.
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2020
Hi Jamie, Sorry for the poor service that you experienced. We will investigate the problems and improve our services in the future. Please accept our sincere apologies.
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star-5
Worth every penny
Carla_G
, Jan 2019
This tour was very informative. The guide was punctual and explained a lot about Taipei and Taiwan as a country on the drive out. The Sky latern was amazing but would definitely suggest not doing it while it rains. The tour was covered everything that was necessary in the area and was more than adequate. We were back by lunch time which left the rest of the day free for other things. Tour does start very early (pick up was 7.30).
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It was fun
Aisheryl_A
, Dec 2018
It could have been better if we stayed a little longer in our destinations, the tour was really nice especially the sky lantern experience,but I think they are little rushing. It’s not actually 5 hours tour, more like 3 hours.
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star-4
We had a great time. The lantern...
kazimiera.pioro
, Sep 2018
We had a great time. The lantern launching and waterfall viewing were particularly enjoyable though we felt bad for the few people whose lanterns ran into buildings or burned up after launch. Also a bit concerned about the impact of all that litter on the environment in particular the metal content of the lanterns. Other than that, no complaints. We only had three on the tour, us and one lady from Japan, so the tour was bilingual English/Japanese. Our host was cheerful and helpful. The old street walk wasn't really what we expected - we walked ourselves and didn't hear about movies or anything...was promised on the Viator page but no big deal as we don't really care about that. We'd recommend this tour.
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star-5
Highly recommended tour!
Donato_K
, Jul 2018
Had a wonderful day spent flying our own sky lantern with all our wishes, hoping the heavens would grant each one of them. The bustling old street is lined with shoppes selling fried ice cream, herbal tea, beautiful lanterns, souvenirs. The guide was excellent and the ride to and from Shifen was comfortable, passing the scenic mountainous landscape of rural Taiwan. Great tour.
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star-4
Nice tour, but the bus that we rode...
MACHIARA_D
, Apr 2018
Nice tour, but the bus that we rode does not have aircon.
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star-5
Such a wonderful experience, loved...
surayyah.rogers
, Jan 2018
Such a wonderful experience, loved my tour guide. He followed the lead of the group and keep us in time. He was also very helpful with taking pictures and caputring your moment
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star-5
This is a must do in Taipei very nice...
Elvis_H
, Nov 2017
This is a must do in Taipei very nice experience of a very old tradition
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Great experience to be looking around...
SIMU_A
, Jul 2017
Great experience to be looking around the old town of Taiwan
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star-4
The actual tour duration was a lot...
Maeve S
, Jun 2017
The actual tour duration was a lot shorter than the advertised 5 hours as apparently a cushion is built in to allow for traffic more likely an issue on weekdays. But it was very nice - especially liked the waterfall...
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Im glad I took this tour in my last...
Maria_A
, Feb 2017
Im glad I took this tour in my last day in Taiwan. Our tour guide is Tony and he is really professional. He explained about the places and took us to many places where we can take many good pictures, while he also helped us take our own pictures.
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star-4
Good tour. Got picked up from our...
Mikal T
, Jan 2017
Good tour. Got picked up from our apartment and then shown to the waterfall. Our guide spoke OK English, not fluent but enough to understand. Then the Sky lantern was fun too in Old Shifen. Would recommend if you have half a day to spare.
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star-4
This was an amazing experience! As a...
Phillip_S
, Jul 2016
This was an amazing experience! As a family we were able to paint our desires on a lantern, and then release it up into the air. We were also able to see the quaint little town and visit the shops there, see the train, and go to the beautiful waterfall. The tour was well organized, our guide was passionate, and spoke good english. Thank you for a great time! A must see in Taiwan!
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