Private Tour: Jiufen Gold Rush Town and Yehliu National Geopark from Taipei
Discover Taiwan’s natural and cultural highlights on a private day trip to Yehliu National Geopark and Jiufen. Walk over fascinating geological formations at boulder-strewn Yehliu before taking to the narrow streets of Jiufen, a former gold mining town with Japanese influences. Your experienced guide will lead you down Old Street for a taste of Taiwan and take you to Shengping Theater House for a peek into Jiufen’s cinematic past. Round-trip private transport from Taipei and seafood lunch are included.
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Private Tour: Jiufen Gold Rush Town and Yehliu National Geopark from Taipei
What's included in Private Tour: Jiufen Gold Rush Town and Yehliu National Geopark from Taipei
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
YehLiu Geopark
Begin your private tour at 9am with hotel pickup by your guide in Taipei. You’ll be transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to Yehliu National Geopark, less than one hour away. Yehliu – situated in one of the most remarkable geological coastal areas in northern Taiwan – is well known for its rocky promontory overlooking the bay.
Queen's Head
Admire magnificent scenic views of this phenomenal natural environment shaped over time by wind and waves. You’ll enjoy many photo ops as you explore the large rocks dubbed with imaginative names such as Queen’s Head; many of the boulders are named by the locals for their resemblance to everyday objects.
Chiufen Shengping Theater
Your guide will take you to see old houses in Jiufen’s residential area and explore an old narrow pathway where mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. Then, visit the restored Shengping Theater House, the first movie theater in northern Taiwan, originally built for the mineworkers' after-hours entertainment. Admire authentic details such as the ticket office, seats and stage, as well as vintage movie posters and defunct equipment.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Taipei Main Station Gate East 3
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
