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Pickup/drop-off varies by tour. Check pickup areas, meeting points, and schedules on the product page.

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Ye Shi Jin Ji + Shifen Waterfall Bus Tour | Tours & Activities Booking

Schedule

09:20 Meeting outside Exit 5 of Ximen MRT Station: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and your assigned Guide details after 18:00 one day before the tour departure date. No separate individual notification will be sent, so please be sure to check your email for detailed tour information.

09:40 In front of the post office inside Taipei Main Station’s South Exit 1: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 one day before the tour departure date. No separate contact will be provided, so please check your email to receive the full tour information.

10:45 Yehliu Geopark: Capture unforgettable photos at Queen’s Head Rock, Heart Rock, and more.

12:55 Shifen Street Experience: Enjoy delicious chicken wing fried rice, peanut ice cream, and more! Fill up on local treats, write down your wish, and send a sky lantern soaring into the night sky.

13:55 Shifen Waterfall: See Taiwan’s Niagara Falls and take in its breathtaking natural scale all in one tour.

15:45 Jinguashi Gold Museum: The Gold Museum is Taiwan’s first eco-friendly museum, where you can touch a 220 kg gold bar and try your hand at gold panning.

16:45 Jiufen Night View: A vibrant destination filled with colorful lanterns, a wide variety of souvenirs, and plenty to see and eat.

18:45 Depart for Taipei: Drop-off is available in Jiufen.

19:25 Drop-off at Raohe Street Night Market: Complete your Taiwan trip with a night of local delicacies.

19:45 Drop-off at Taipei Main Station > Drop-off at Ximen Station: Time spent at each attraction may vary depending on traffic and other local conditions on the day of the tour. The drop-off order may also change depending on traffic conditions.

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Private vehicle (42-seat large bus)
Professional Korean-speaking Guide
Local vehicle insurance + traveler accident insurance
Admission to Yehliu Geopark (effective from 260701)

What’s not included

Shifen sky lantern (NT$200–300)
Jinguashi Gold Museum admission (Adults: NT$80)
Lunch/dinner and other personal expenses
Public transportation costs on weekends, public holidays, and special dates

Child policy: Children aged 24 months and older are considered adults and charged the same rate. They will also be covered by insurance and assigned a seat.

Baby seats are not provided. Please bring your own if needed.

Additional Information & Notes: 📌 Tour Departure Information; The tour departs with a minimum of 15 participants.

Depending on the number of participants, multiple buses may be used, in which case multiple Guides will be assigned.

If the minimum number of participants is not met, you will be notified of the cancellation by email or individual contact.

Please arrive at the Meeting Point at least 10 minutes before departure.

No refunds are available for late arrivals or no-shows. If you still wish to join the tour, you will need to make your own way to the location where the tour is in progress.; 🚩 Meeting Information; After 6:00 PM on the day before your tour, we will email you the Meeting Point and your assigned Guide’s details.
No separate individual notification will be sent, so please be sure to check your email.; 👀 Itinerary Information; The itinerary order and time spent at each stop may change depending on traffic, crowd levels at the attractions, weather, and other unforeseen circumstances.

You will have approximately 1–2 hours of free time at each attraction, subject to on-site conditions.

For a more comfortable experience, the itinerary may be adjusted slightly based on visitor numbers on the day.; 🚍 Jiufen Drop-off and Transfer Information (1); Weekend & Public Holiday Transportation to Jiufen

On weekends, Taiwan public holidays, and days when vehicle access is restricted by the Tourism Bureau, regular tour buses are not permitted to enter Jiufen.

The tour vehicle will take you from Yehliu → Shifen Waterfall → Shifen → Jinguashi → a parking lot near Jiufen. From there, you will take a city bus to Jiufen with your Guide.

City Bus Information
One-way journey: Approximately 15 minutes
Fare: TWD 15 (approximately TWD 30 round trip)
Payment: Cash or EasyCard
Children under 6: Free
Bus fares are not included and must be paid individually.

※ The Taiwan Tourism Bureau determines whether vehicle access restrictions apply based on traffic conditions on the day.; 🚍 Jiufen Drop-off and Transfer Information (2); Under tourism regulations, access for regular buses is restricted, and these vehicle restrictions apply to all tour operators.

**Applicable days:** Weekends, Taiwan public holidays, and weekdays with heavy traffic, as determined by the Tourism Bureau based on local conditions.

After the Drop-off, vehicles, motorcycles, and city buses will continue to pass through the area. Please check your surroundings carefully and move around safely.

Be sure to confirm the Meeting Point and assembly time provided by your Guide.

If you leave the tour early, the tour will end once the final settlement with your Guide has been completed. Any activities after that will be part of your own individual itinerary.; ⚠️ Important Information About Purchasing Travel Insurance in Taiwan; Taiwan local one-day travel insurance is mandatory. Coverage applies only to vehicle accidents, and any resulting injury or death, that occur during the scheduled tour time on the day of participation. Loss of or damage to personal belongings is not covered.

To arrange the insurance, you must provide the required information, including your name in English and Korean, passport number, and date of birth, by at least two business days before the participation date. If weekends or public holidays are included, the information must be provided at least three days in advance.

Insurance cannot be arranged on weekends, public holidays, or the day of the event.

If any required information is missing or not provided by the deadline, local travel insurance cannot be arranged. Please note that the local Taiwan ground operator is not responsible for any resulting disadvantages.

Claims under the Taiwan local travel insurance must be submitted based on the original medical certificate and hospital payment receipts issued after receiving treatment at a medical institution in Taiwan on the day of the accident. Whether compensation is paid will be determined after review in accordance with Taiwan’s insurance regulations.

If you do not receive treatment at a medical institution in Taiwan on the day of the accident, you may be unable to file a claim later. Please be sure to seek medical attention on the day of the accident.

The payment date may vary depending on the insurer’s review process and generally takes at least three weeks.

Coverage under local travel insurance may differ from that of overseas travel insurance purchased in Korea. We recommend purchasing separate overseas travel insurance in Korea.; 🧳 Luggage Information; Each guest may bring one 26-inch suitcase and one small bag that can be placed on their lap.
If you plan to bring a suitcase, please contact us in advance.
Items that exceed the available luggage compartment space cannot be loaded and are non-refundable.
Large items such as strollers, wheelchairs, and golf bags cannot be loaded.; 👥 Vehicle and Seating Information; Depending on the number of guests on the day, you will be assigned a midsize or large bus. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.; 💡 Additional Information; Infants and children are included in the passenger count.
Baby seats are not provided. If needed, please bring your own.
If you leave the tour early, the tour will end once the final settlement with the Guide has been completed. Any plans after that will be at your own discretion.; 🙌 How does tipping work?; Since tipping may not be familiar to everyone, deciding how much to give can be a little tricky.

Tipping is not required in Taiwan, but some travelers give the driver and Guide a small tip as a gesture of appreciation. If you enjoyed the tour, a customary tip of around 100–300 Taiwan dollars per group is appropriate.