Taipei Suburbs (Yehliu, Shifen, Shifen Waterfall, Jinguashi, Jiufen) Travel Guide
From dramatic rock coastlines to lantern-lit alleys
A hillside town just an hour by bus from Taipei, famous for its lantern-lit stepped alleys and misty mountainside views — it's said that a huge share of every Taiwan trip's photos come from here. It pairs perfectly with nearby Yehliu, Shifen, and Jinguashi for a full day trip.
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Yehliu Geopark (野柳)
A coastal geopark famous for the Queen's Head rock — wave-carved formations that look almost otherworldly.
Shifen Sky Lanterns
Write a wish on a sky lantern and release it right over the old railway tracks — often the highlight of a Jiufen day trip.
Shifen Waterfall (十分瀑布)
Often called "Taiwan's Niagara” — close to the Shifen lantern village, easy to combine in one visit.
Gold Ecological Park, Jinguashi (金瓜石)
A preserved Japanese-era gold-mining town — you can even touch a giant gold bar on display.
Jiufen Old Street
A lane of teahouses and street food along Jishan Street — most beautiful just as the lanterns switch on at dusk.
Things to Do Here
- ✓Explore the strange rock formations at Yehliu
- ✓Ride the Pingxi rail line through old mining villages
- ✓Release a sky lantern and make a wish at Shifen
- ✓Visit the Gold Ecological Park in Jinguashi
- ✓Watch the sunset glow over Jiufen's old street
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