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

Schedule

11:20 Meet outside Exit 5 of MRT Ximen Station: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 on the day before your tour. As no separate notification will be sent, please check your email to receive the full tour information.

11:40 In front of the post office inside Taipei Main Station, South Gate 1: The operator will email you the Meeting Point and assigned Guide details after 18:00 on the day before your tour. No separate individual notification will be sent, so please be sure to check your email for important trip information.

12:45 Yehliu Geopark: Capture unforgettable photos at Queen’s Head Rock, Heart Rock, and more.

14:30 Shifen Street Experience: Enjoy local favorites like chicken wing fried rice and peanut ice cream, then make a wish and release a sky lantern while savoring a satisfying meal.

15:40 Shifen Waterfall: Experience Taiwan’s Niagara Falls and awe-inspiring natural landscapes all in one tour~

17:50 Jiufen Night View: It’s a vibrant destination filled with colorful lanterns, a wide variety of souvenirs, and plenty of things to see and delicious food to enjoy.

19:30 Depart for Taipei: You may get off the bus in Jiufen.

20:30 Drop-off at Raohe Street Night Market: End your Taiwan trip with an evening of local flavors

20:30 Taipei Main Station Drop-off > Ximen Station Drop-off: Time spent at each attraction may vary depending on traffic and local conditions on the day of the tour. The drop-off order may also change due to traffic conditions.

09:45 Meeting Point outside Exit 5 of MRT Ximen Station

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Dedicated vehicle (42-seat large bus)
Professional Korean-speaking Guide
Local vehicle insurance + travel accident insurance
Yehliu Geopark admission fee (applicable from July 1, 2026)

What’s not included

Shifen sky lantern (NT$200~300)
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 operated, in which case multiple Guides will be assigned.

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, cancellation will be notified 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.
As we will not contact you separately, please be sure to check your email.; 👀 Itinerary Information; The itinerary order and time spent at each stop may change depending on traffic conditions, crowd levels at attractions, weather, and other unforeseen circumstances.

You will have approximately 1–2 hours of free time at each attraction, subject to change depending on conditions on the day.

For a more comfortable journey, parts of the itinerary may be adjusted based on crowd levels on the day.; 🚍 Jiufen Drop-off and Transfer Information (1); Jiufen Transportation Guide for Weekends and Public Holidays

On weekends and Taiwan public holidays (or on days when the Tourism Bureau restricts vehicle access), regular tour buses are not permitted to enter Jiufen.

The tour vehicle will take you from Yehliu to Shifen Waterfall, Shifen, and the parking area near Jiufen. From there, you will take a local bus to Jiufen with your Guide.

Local Bus Information
One-way journey: approximately 15 minutes
Fare: TWD 15 (approximately TWD 30 round trip)
Cash or EasyCard accepted
Free for children under 6
Bus fares are not included and must be paid personally.

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

Applicable days: weekends, Taiwan public holidays, and weekdays when traffic is heavy (as determined by the Tourism Bureau based on local conditions).

After getting off the bus, 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 time and location provided by your Guide.

If you leave the tour before it ends, the tour will conclude once the final settlement with your Guide has been completed. Any plans afterward will be handled independently.; ⚠️ Information on Purchasing Travel Insurance in Taiwan; Taiwan local one-day travel insurance is mandatory. Coverage applies only to vehicle accidents, injuries, or death that occur during the scheduled tour hours 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, at least two business days before the tour date. If a weekend or public holiday falls within this period, 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 Taiwan local land operator is not responsible for any resulting disadvantages.

Claims under the Taiwan local travel insurance must be submitted with the original medical certificate and hospital receipts issued after receiving treatment at a medical institution in Taiwan on the day of the accident. Whether compensation will be paid is determined following a 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 make sure to seek medical attention on the same day.

The payment timeline may vary depending on the insurer’s review, but it generally takes at least three weeks.

Coverage under local travel insurance may differ from that of overseas travel insurance purchased in Korea. We recommend taking out 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 exceeding the luggage compartment’s capacity cannot be loaded and are non-refundable.

Large items such as strollers, wheelchairs, and golf bags cannot be loaded.; 👥 Vehicle and Seating Information; The vehicle will be assigned as either a mid-size bus or a large bus, depending on the number of guests on the day of the tour.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and specific seats 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 ends once the final settlement with the Guide is completed. Any plans after that will be your own responsibility.; 🙌 How much should I tip?; Since tipping is not customary for many of us, you may be unsure about how much to give. Tipping is not required in Taiwan, but some guests choose to offer a small tip to the driver and Guide as a token of appreciation. If you enjoyed the tour, a tip of around 100–300 TWD per group is a thoughtful gesture.