Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour
Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour
Take a step back in time with a full day tour of Jinguashi, Jiufen, and Pingxi, three charming Northern Taiwanese towns renowned for their charm, history, and culture. Jinguashi is famous for its gold mines, Jiufen is the inspiration for the Miyazaki classic Spirited Away, and Pingxi is where Taiwanese people go to send their wishes into the heavens.
Highlights:
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Explore a former gold mine with a local guide
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See the unique “Yin-Yang Sea” of the Shuinandong Area
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Create and release sky lanterns in Shifen, watching your wishes float skyward
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Visit the spectacular Golden Waterfall
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Be spirited away in the magical village of Jiufen
Schedule
09:00 – Pickup from your accommodation
10:00 – Learn about the history of Jinguashi
10:30 – Explore the ruins of the Jinguashi mines
10:50 – See the Golden Waterfalls and Ying – Yang Sea
11:30 – Hidden spot with the best view of Jinguashi
12:00 – Exploring Jiufen old street (lunch at guests expense)
14:30 – Visit Shifen old street in Pingxi
15:00 – Create and launch your sky lantern
17:00 – Drop off at your accommodation
Details
- Dates: Daily
- Pickup time: 09:00-09:30
- Pickup point: Hotels in Taipei City (excludes New Taipei City)
- Drop off point: Hotels in Taipei City (excludes New Taipei City)
- Duration: 8 hours
- Group size: 4-14 travelers
- Meals: none
- Accommodation: n/a (We can always help you arrange for hotels, please let us know if you would like our assistance.)
- Transportation: 5-seater sedan / 9-seater van / 21-seater mini bus – depending on the number of travelers
- Language: English
Price
Price: 100 USD/person; 650 RMB
Children ages 3-12: Discount may apply, please check with us
Children ages 0-2: Free without seat
- Booking must be made 2 days (GMT+8 09:00) prior to departure.
Includes/Excludes
Includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Taipei City
- A professional English speaking tour guide
- Lesson in sky lantern creation
- Local history lessons
- 5-seater sedan/9-seater van/21-seater mini bus
- Basic Travel Insurance (Please contact us for more details) [We do recommend purchasing an international travel insurance for the duration of your stay in Taiwan.]
Not included:
- Food & Drinks
- Gratuity for Guide (according to traveler and service, generally- 10-20% of tour cost)
What you need to bring
- Comfortable clothing and shoes for walking
- Day-pack with necessities
- Camera / Gopro
Cancellation Information
- Cancellations are permitted up until 48 hours before departure with a full refund.
- Cancellations made 48-24 hours before departure will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
The schedule, accommodation, and transportation may be adjusted due to weather conditions, unforeseeable events etc. For complete information please refer to www.travelers-society.com/terms-conditions. Travelers Society Adventure powered by MyTaiwanTour.
Note: This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests.
The operator will do its best to place individual travelers on tours with other guests. In the event that single travelers cannot be accommodated, an alternative tour of equal value or full refund will be offered.
Payment Info
Payment methods:
1) ICBC Bank Transfer
2) Alipay / Wechat Pay
3) Secure online payment (PayPal/UnionPay Credit/Debit Card/International Credit Cards)
4) Cash on Delivery
