A place worth seeing and visiting. The whole vibe did remind me of the movie “Spirited Away”. It’s definitely a tourist spot here too. There’s plenty of food here. Great for sight seeing and also photo’s. You can enjoy a beautiful sunset here as well. I would avoid coming during the weekend’s because it gets very very crowded and the streets are narrow so it can get pretty cramped at times. All in all, it’s a good place to visit if you haven’t been.

A must visit attraction in Taiwan. The view from up here is simply breathtaking. Whether you come here in the afternoon or evening, both have its own amazing view. At around 6pm the street lamps will be on and the atmosphere is really romantic and worth taking pictures. There are many delicious restaurants here, my favorite is always the iced taro right in front of the post office. There’s also a 7-11 right at the entrance, and two public restrooms; one at the entrance and one in the middle. They have several homestays and hotels if you are interested to stay for the night, but the parking areas are quite expensive (in my opinion) and really crowded during peak season.

It is a nice area with nice view of the sea and coastline. I have visited twice and enjoyed both times. Spirited Away made this place more well known. There are many snack and drink stalls competing for business by giving free samples of their product. Good for a half day visit.

A fantastic place to visit. Huge tourist trap, but you already know that. Lots of tea shops, souvenir & food shops, but it also has fantastic hikes nearby as well as gold museums. Midweek, late morning is the best time to visit, after that it gets pretty crowded. Foot traffic mainly goes 1 way, but we got lost trying to exit back to the bus so we had to backtrack through the market. Lots of photo opportunities to view the Port area & ocean, plus heaps of places to stay overnight. Would recommend staying overnight if you are doing any of the hikes. Overall, a great place to visit & a relaxing day.

Nice old street with tons of street foods, and teas. Crowded even during weekdays. Commercialize but still fun to walk around and eat. There is a good story how this place got popular where it was once abandon by the people lived there. All start from an ad and a movie/drama. Please come during weekdays! Weekend is pack full.

Good place to visit! A lot of Taiwanese foods that I didn't find in other markets in Taipei. Stunning view, a lot of cheap foods compared to some local night market in Taipei which is weird, very busy place as it's a tourist spot. Several scenery photo spots & famous tea house photo spot.

One of the most visited old streets in Taiwan. Can take a long walk all around for hours enjoying the traditional delicacies and treating our eyes with the arts and crafts. It is a very different feeling when you visit it during the day and night and I would prefer the later to see the lights along the landscape.Simply beautiful! I reckon the most profitable business there is renting the parking space. That's something that I felt was super expensive especially with the car. Counting as one of the most famous spots in the country, it is quite reasonable though. If you are somewhere in the north of Taiwan, make sure you visit Jiufen at least once and if possible stay till it gets dark to see the splendid beauty of Jiufen.

A place like from a fairy tale, especially "Spirited Away" 🙂 Very easy access from Taipei. Plenty of food, souvenirs and beautiful views of the bay. It is a must to stay until dark when the lanterns light up. The famous tea house besieged by photographers. Try to arrive during the weekdays to avoid crowds.

Very crowded and touristy but still rather enjoyable. Not exactly sure if it’s worth the hassle of getting to it since transportation isn’t terribly convenient. The sweeping views of the mountains and the sea at sunset were gorgeous though so it really is a toss up between time and convenience.

Many shops from selling tea, bubble tea, ice-cream, dry fruits and many more here. Many people by bus loads when we were there. You can walk thru the old street and buy lots of goodies while walking. The location is on top of mountain so there's uphill and downhill while walking through the shops. We also stop by tea place for tea break. Good place to take photos too.

Definitely a must-go place. The place looked very interesting from the usual night markets in Taiwan. They have a lot of food choices and stores. I suggest that you come here at a late afternoon/early evening to get the best view and to try the different stores.

This place is a great market! Clothes, street food, souvenirs and restaurants all together. If you want to access the most demanded restaurants make sure to make a reservation otherwise, get ready to wait for at least an hour. We dined in a non-popular restaurant overlooking the view and the food was delicious and inexpensive, really worth it! If you are a Ghibli fan, you will find plenty of souvenirs and similar sites to the town in Spirited Away!

It was a beautiful stretch of tiny road. We walked the same street a few times during our couple of days in Jiufen. Quite nice to try different cafes and snack bars. Food was a bit touristy but it was kind of expected from a place like that. Tip is to go there early before all the day tourists arrive. You will get a better view and proper seats in most of the cafes.

This town which was an isolated small village until the discovery of gold in 1893 was originally built by the Japanese and quickly developed the town due to a gold rush. Many buildings in the town are preserved to this day and now a maze of alleyways and lanes with rich culture and history. Nowadays, Jiufen is a popular destination that remembers and celebrates Taiwanese history and culture. A day tour may not be enough to explore and enjoy the place. Early reservation may be necessary if you want to stay overnight since the guesthouses and hotels can easily fill-up specially on weekends.

It is a small hill town with gold mine history painted on it. It is one of the popular stops for a weekend to hang out with your friends and enjoy shopping, the cafeteria, street foods, clothes, footwear, and lots more. Spirited away movie is inspired by this town. It is well connected to public transportation from Taipei and Songshan. It has a public and private parking area.

The place was so crowded. But being a shopaholic, I enjoyed combing through the narrow streets and seeing lots of things to buy and eat. Various souvenirs were sold at very affordable prices and the food there was amazing. The people were so nice and friendly. Alas, the old world village charm was not visible on the cliff side that I was hoping to experience. Maybe you'll only be able to see it at night when the lanterns are on.

Great place to visit. In fact, it is a must visit whenever one is in Taipei. Lots of stairs as it us on a slope. Hence, exploring this place will help to provide one with a good amount of exercise. Food options are plenty. Shops selling local food stuff and tea are generous in providing samples with no obligations to buy. The taro balls dessert shops are plenty and really good.

Mini beautiful town that close to Taipei city, either getting there by a public bus straight to the town or public train then take a short bus to there. The atmosphere is amazing, you can see the sea and islands. Located on the mountain the town is small but pretty, I would recommend to stay over a night to experience the quite night but full of lights. Make sure you need to grab dinner at the local restaurants before 7.30 pm after that 90% of restaurants are closed. There is also 7/11 in case you missed.

Second time here with wonderful time. Take bus from MRT in Taipei about 1.20 hrs. drop in front of village. Perfect time to come is weekday and before noon. You will able to see view and get nice picture from here and the most thing is no long Q for everything. We spend time about 3 hours was very nice time.

A must visit place. Lots of shops selling local tea, foodstuff and even liquor. The cold brew coffee was top notch and the Taiwan sausages as savoury and delicious as ever. Find a nice cafe with a view and have your lunch there. The people are really friendly and service is great! We spent over 3 hours there simply because we had lots to taste and buy! The relaxing atmosphere at the cafe also caused us to just chug down a couple of beers and sober up with the flower teas. My second trip here - would come back again!

One of the most interesting Old streets in Taiwan, especially for foodies. Many enticing regional specialties at every turn that were impossible to resist. Very narrow streets with hidden gems around every corner. Sweeping mountain and ocean views.

One of the most romantic places I have ever been. The street has very interesting cafes, Lots of food and interesting souvenirs. The tea houses are so beautiful. Amazing scenic views of sea and mountain.

As you can expect. A nice, walkable village, praised by tourists. I went on a Wednesday, it was too crowded. It took the 1062 bus from Taipei, it took 1 hour-ish. The old street is filled with tea-shops and street food vendors. I only tried the candy fruits sticks. The street gets less and less crowded the more you go along the way.

Lots of food places, various vendors do allow tasting the products before purchasing. Streets get crowded but worth the visit. Best to start from the main road, follow the street all the way until one comes out at the other end where the fishing town can been seen in the distance and than come back the same way, on the way back one can explore some alleyways.

Need to pay for parking nearby (but it is cheap). Crowded and interesting, I loved the vistas and it really transforms when dark. When everything closes, it is quiet eerie (in a good way).

Jiufen is an old town that retains the charm of a hilltop town with sea views and has become a tourist destination known for various famous foods for tourists to try. If you come on a holiday, it will be very crowded. As for transportation from the train station, it is recommended to take a taxi for convenience. There will be a sign showing the price at the taxi stand.

Beautiful place to visit towards the evening. It can get really crowded during the day. Ideal time is around 7-8pm when most tour buses have left and some shops are starting to close. The side streets are beautiful albeit a bit difficult to navigate even with google maps so you’d definitely have to be wary of your surroundings so as not to get lost. There are a ton of small shops selling some trinkets and crafts, as well as some clothes and souvenirs. Many food options as well. It is definitely worth the visit.

Super neat. It was filled with shops and street food. The red lanterns were pretty. Unfortunately I was not there to see them light up. The views of the ocean were spectacular. The restaurants also have the view, so you get to see it while you eat lunch. The restaurants are pricey. All in all, it was a fun day.

I am going to give this 5 stars because it is always on the top of my friends must-see list when they visit me in Taiwan. Walking through the narrow alleys of stone steps and red lanterns with the ocean breeze, it is definitely more than just a tourist trap. But there are a lot of tourists. Some things that people typically get here: 1) Ocarinas. They have ocarinas in all shapes and sizes and colors. It is the perfect souvenir for the musically inclined. The workers at the ocarina shop toot lovely notes and harmonious melodies. 2) taro balls 3) 阿蘭草仔粿 4) the peanut candy ice cream wrap

This is a great place to visit that showcases strong traditional style. But do be careful as the streets are narrow and walk ways can be steep. It has a wide variety of food and drinks you can enjoy. Its a must visit for tea lovers, shops here offer ready to drink teas in different variants. The highlight of the street is the Amei Tea Shop which is said to have inspired "Sad City" in the movie Spirited Away. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but all shops offer free taste to customers.

This is my go-to happy place whenever I visit Taiwan. The heat did not stop me. Though it may just sound like rocks, there's so much to see here, even my third time back. The waters are so blue and the rock formations are really beautiful. This is truly nature at its finest. In the summer, I suggest coming as early as possible so it's not as hot, not to mention there's way less people. We arrived around 10am on a weekend and stayed for two hours. Bring an umbrella to shield from the sun as there's not much shade. The breeze from the waters was refreshing and made the scorching sun more bearable. Tickets are 120NT per person.

Been here the last time. That time was more winter season. It’s summer now and it’s super hot. Would suggest to bring umbrella and lots of sun screen. The crowd is definitely lesser so you can take great photos without anyone photo bomb your work. I think there is also night sessions to see the queen’s head as well but it starts at 6:30pm onwards and requires a separate ticket if I am not wrong. I think it’s limited time till August 2023.

Good to go early morning when it's less sunny. There are boardwalk paths and you can also go down the ground areas to take photos next to the mushroom rocks. Most iconic one is the queen's head. We found many other interesting mushroom rocks. After the exit you can visit the shops selling food and drinks. Tried the local jelly drink made of seaweed jelly and lemon. Very refreshing.

Went there on a Sunday, it was amazing! There are trails which you can walk through. The views are stunning and it wasnt crowded. I find reading about the rock formations on the spots elevates the experience but you can check it out beforehand. Very easy to get to from Taipei great location for a day Trip!

A beautiful hotspot with natural Geography. You will see how powerful weathering from nature's amazing. Of course, you will find out how interesting the naming is from people's imaginations. Well, we had lots of fun there, with all of you love it too.

Wow!! Roaring Pacific Ocean, amazing looking rock formations along with a few iconic ones too. This area has a completely otherworldly feel to it. A great stroll. It would take about 1.5 hours to see most of the rock formations along the main trail. But if you are keen, you can spend more than half a day going till the end of the trail till the tip of the islet. Entry fee - NTD 200.

A natural scenic spot! So excited natural scene. The area is well manage. You can take a long walk to the edge for more exotic stone (perhaps on the good weather day). The place is family and child friendly, has a ramp for the wheelchair and stroller. The dried seafood souvenir shops is at the exit. Worthy place to visit!

A must-go if you have never been! Still an enjoyable and intriguing place for repeated visits! Beautiful unique natural scenery! Located about 1 hour from Taipei. Very cool rock formations formed both by coastal and wind erosion. There are boardwalks which will take you about 1.5 to 2.5 hours to explore the place. Can buy klook vouchers to avoid queuing.

My 2nd time to visit the Geopark in 5 years. Much have changed. The boardwalks have improved, especially at the area around the rock formations. We came at noontime so it was very hot and humid. Good thing that there are shaded areas and sheds where people can stay and rest. But the area where the rock formations are could be too much to bear at noon time. Tourists must have hats or umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun. Must bring water, too. Very important. The tourist center is a nice, multi-level building with souvenir shop and a nice cafe. Clean restrooms. Entrance to the park is NT$120/person. The park opens from 8am - 6pm. The restaurant that we ate at 5 years ago called "Shark", was no longer there.

The attractive tourist spot that show you the earth's art. There's plenty of sediment that make a picture just like a mushroom, queen's head, and etc. You can get here by bus. But you need wait more because not much bus operate. But, if you visit Taiwan with group, I recommend you to use local taxi cause it's cheaper and yeah you'll arrived in front of your destination. It's simple

Best when weather is good. Kinda crowded when there's tour group, but the place is huge enough to accommodate all. Just skip the popular queen's head and find hidden photo gems around.

It's great place to look at some volcanic rocks and take some beautiful photos. Go on a good day. We went on a nice sunny day. Paid entry and then walk to the formations and take many photos. Lots of people who know how to do great photos.

Nice spot by the raging ocean. I love to be close to ocean water so I enjoyed that a lot. I cannot say the same for rock formation. I’m not sure I totally understand the big deal behind these rocks. Also the tour guide I was with mostly is just there to take pictures of you. He wasn’t with us or was explaining much. some rocks definitely look interesting. Unfortunately the queen rock is to collapse in two years so you are missing out (not really)

If you are a fan of the “miracle Earth” and lack of vitamin Sea, this place is a must visit in Taiwan. The geological park is within a specific zone that you have to get a ticket of 120TWD/adult (60TWD for students with student ID). Highly recommend a gentle walk towards Guihou Fisherman’s market and Emerald Bay Beach after you finish the feast of rock mushroom, ice cream and the Queen’s head in the geological park. The route to the fisherman’s market and the beach is stunning, so don’t miss it! Can enjoy various seafood here as well.

When you first get there by bus 1815, you’ll start walking, you can see temples along the way. There are tiny market stalls outside of the park and they sell lots of snacks and souvenirs. The tickets are reasonably priced at 120NT per person. Unfortunately the student price is for Taiwan students only. There are a few attractions inside. The queens head were saved for last. We hiked all the way to the end of the peninsula and reached the top observation high. Great views! Heading back down, there were also spur steps that could lead to the lighthouse and also down closer to the water. Overall the walk Took around one and a half hours to two hours.

Whether you're a geology enthusiast or simply seeking stunning natural beauty, this place is a must-see for anyone visiting Taiwan's northern coast. The rock formations "Queen's Head" and "Sea Candles" are fascinating results of nature's work over time. Lovely and beautiful coastal views here. P/s: The weather can get really hot, remember to apply sunscreen if you're concerned about sun exposure.

I mean… I was here with a tour. It was enjoyable up to a point but I don’t think it’s an attraction I’d recommend or visit again, unless you’re a fan of these kind of places. There was a very long line to take pictures with the Queen’s head and some other rock formations, but that was about it. I would definitely have spent my time somewhere else. Also make sure to bring protection from the sun because it was SCORCHING

Awesome geopark with unusual rock formation, fossils and big waves. Immensely popular photo stop and social share site. The place is crowded but it is well organized and visitors are courteous and gracefully queue and wait for their turns for photos. Visit it soon before erosion takes its toll on the unique rock structures.

Hmmm this place is packed with human beings. Hard to take good pictures without human beings, maybe it is just my luck. To queue to see the queen’s head, oh my lord… the queue was soooo long. Not sure if it is worth it, maybe it is just me. I won’t return again but for once just to do it and had seen it, is okay, i guess. It feels like going to Stonehenge in the UK. U will have to buy a ticket to enter but there is no queue to get the ticket, so u won’t have to buy it upfront unless there’s a discount. The sea is absolutely beautiful though…..

The park is super large. It is divided into several parts to walk. Each zone is well organized and beautiful If you love nature and walking, you will love here. You also can have a ton of check-in photos at this place. The place cleanliness is super clean beyond my imagination The toilet cleanliness is excellent Plus, there is a small market in front of the park. You can buy food and souvenirs at friendly prices

A truly stunning geological wonder with extraordinary rock formations. Question is, how long can this lasts? The last time I was here was probably 10 years ago and the Queen's neck was still abit thick. I guess it eroded over the years. The place now is renovated with trails, bridges and viewing platforms. The scenery is amazing. Seeing how nature can form all these over the decades. Visitors must not be standing it touching it. There are security everywhere watching the tourists which is very good.

Went here today with the family. Nice and accessible even for those with disabilities. Plenty of ramps with good inclines for ease with walking. Nice natural features on display. Good that they have a cafe midway in the park.

I went there on a weekday. I would recommend either going there very early or maybe 1 or 2 hours before closing hours if you mainly wants to see the Queens head without having a big crowd. ( Also, don’t be scared, but there might be some lizards on the ground around the mushroom rocks😵‍💫) Anyway, if you want to take some pictures with the Queens head, be prepared to get in a line, but don’t worry, it goes fast. Personally, I don’t really recommend going all the way up to the hill, since all you can see is the ocean, some boats and land, but if you have a lot of time and wants to see on the way a lot of butterflies, do it !👍

A truly unique geological wonders with extraordinary rock formations. But for how long the place will remain as what it is now? The well-designed trails and viewing platforms are great but not the environmental damages caused by visitors approaching, touching, fooling and playing around the formation. I can foresee the entire rock areas to be concorded off in 5-10 years if they are still remaining. Photographing and filming should be done at distances away. Sad to see the environmental damages caused by the thousands of visitors daily.

The site has beautiful geological features but my heart was broken by seeing how they let tourists walk around the fragile natural formations, speeding up their destruction. There is an entrance fee, which would be fine if it was used to keep the shore clean of trash, but it’s sadly littered. There are also fishermen around or on reefs surrounding the site. Expect crowds, loud tourists, surroundings with big tourist buses and parking lots.

Great walk to the top where the crowds die down. At the rocks there are lots of people and queues for take a photo with Queens head. Best to go early in the morning.

We went there on a weekday around 1:30pm and it wasn’t too crowded. It’s best to check their website before you go as reading about the rock formations before you see them makes the experience more worthwhile. There’s a trail up the mountain which is green but the path is uneven so good footwear is recommended. (The toilets are extremely basic so carry your own tissue)

Such a beautiful geological treasure 🥹 Very pleasing to the eye and definitely educated us visitors with the multi language map and description of the statues. The paths were very modern and comfortable, there were many patrols there to ensure the safety of each visitors, and it was very fun to explore + to take picture!!

shi fen old street is an old rail way station, can find some food and shops here, may get your souvenir here as well

It's very touristy, but it's definitely a unique location. You can walk right along the tracks, freely crossing back and forth, browsing the stores and enjoying the different yummy snacks, watching people release lanterns on the tracks and contending with the calls of promoters wanting you to do the same. It's fun when the trains come by, too, every hour or so. I don't regret coming here.

I first saw this place on an advertisement, and decided to visit it by myself. I was not disappointed. The experience is really unique. The street is really small and can be packed during peak hours. The parking areas are spacious but you do need to walk some distance to get to the street. If you take the train, the route is a bit complicated and time consuming, but the view you can see during your journey is worth the time. After you’ve arrived, the sole activity here is the lantern. It costs NT$250 for me (4 colours) and I get to keep a polaroid photo of me releasing the lamp, or an extra NT$30 for each additional polaroid picture. They also have some souvenir stores and some snacks to purchase (I love the chicken stand right outside the train station’s entrance/exit), but other than that, nothing else. There is a beautiful waterfall nearby, and it’s not that difficult to go as well, although you have to go by foot. There is also an old bridge with amazing view nearby, but beware if you’re afraid of heights. I heard from locals that many people dislike the place and the activity because it’s not exactly environmental friendly. I haven’t researched much about this, but if you are someone who is concern and believe in this topic, research first before your visit.

See plastic/paper lanterns float up the sky. Some get blown into the mountains some land back to the area if there's no wind. Not sure what's so fun about it other than superstitious. Train goes through the street and that's part of the fun. A few eateries offer a rest from all the madness.

A bit crowded. But a great fun spot to spend time with family. We also bought a lantern and sent it to the sky’s with our dreams🏮later and a walk around and ate some good food too. Go early to beat the crowd.

Sky lantern and the old railway is the best part of this place. Remind me of childhood times, must visit if you are in Taiwan.

If you are wondering if this is the place for sky lantern release...Yes! Cost is around 150 for single color and 200 for four colors and the shop owners will usually help to snap still shots and videos of the lantern release! Also, the Shifen waterfall is about half an hour walk from here...so be prepared to have an umbrella at least to shield u from the scorching sun during the walk down..it's worth it..

The old town is full of Chinese style, the roads are surrounded by mountains and hills, and you can move the train directly to the old town. The food is diverse and there are many interesting things waiting for you to discover, release the sky lanterns, go for a walk, and check in... It is said that this place is allowed to release sky lanterns because of its special position that can control the flight of the lights. and collect them after they fall.

Nothing to see. All tourist. The street is very short too. Not much shops there. The only thing you can do here is to fly a lantern. Or walk 30 minutes to see the waterfall nearby, which is literally nothing too. Not say it’s not nice, but there are other better waterfalls or streets you could have visited. Don’t waste your time here.

Two ways that I would sum this place up i.e. (1) lantern and (2) railway crossing. This is the only place in Taipei that one is allowed to put off the traditional lantern. One is recommended to write their wishes on the lantern (with ink and paintbrush provided by the shop that sold you the lantern) before it is lit up and released. An advise, do not settle for the lantern sold once you arrive. Walk further in either to the left of right side of the railway tracks and prices will be cheaper for the same thing. On the railway tracks, it pretty much runs parallel to the shops. When the train is arriving, the shop owners will help caution and clear the tracks. It is as close as one gets to a moving trains. All in, it was a good experience.

Cute little downtown area with the train running through the center. Loads of great street food. The peanut ice cream crepe is worth the trip alone! Get it with parsley, yes parsley. Somehow the ice cream, peanuts,parsley and crepe work 😋 all for $50NT

The Sky Lantern process is impressive and enchanting. I was mesmerized by the skill and expertise surrounding the affair. We went during the pouring rain, which did not put a damper on the occasion. I did not find a moment where I did not want to photograph the fantastic things happening around me. I recommend going and would go so far as to say a trip to Taiwan is incomplete without visiting Shifen.

It’s very crowded but fun and worth it. There were several shops offering the sky lantern so the wait is not too long. There were also lots of food stalls for quick bites. Toilets are available in the selected shops. The train passes through this area which is makes it exciting. Good experience

Must see to light and send up your wishes. This place was so remote a long time ago this was a way to let others know they needed help. Now a tourist trap, but fun. Just down the road is the waterfall too. I like the suspension bridges. Watch out for the train and is another way to this place since driving and parking are hard. Try to get a driver, taxi, for the day.

Cool place with a meaningful tradition that reminds of the past. We went on a Tuesday afternoon with a Klook tour. It was crowded but not to the extend that you needed to wait long for anything. I think it would be also very nice in the evening as the lantern and the lights would be on We didn’t go for a lantern thing because we thing it is not environmentally good. However we like the town and the vibes there. But somehow the beautiful place got turned into a tourist exploitation area with the narrative to propose their wishes. Shops seem to have just commercialized souvenirs. Regarding the food, I would recommend to get any food in Taiwan somewhere else as it is most likely cheaper and better tasting.

We were amazed by how such a small street has such economy. Nearly every other shop sells the sky lantern. I suppose everyone is here for this reason. Write your wish on your lantern and have it released to the air. Per color lantern cost about NT$300. The peanut ice cream is very nice. No ticket is required to enter Shi Fen.

A charming escape with sky lanterns! Shifen Old Street is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Taipei. The unique atmosphere of the old street with the train tracks running through it is unlike anything I've ever seen before. The highlight, of course, is releasing sky lanterns, which is a magical experience. I also enjoyed browsing the shops and trying the local food. Overall, a delightful and memorable experience!

Very good place for lantern festival.Plenty of gift shops available. Many food stalls is there. Change train from Ruifang when you're going there from Taipei. Beautiful people

Located in Pingxi District New Taipei City... Not that far from Taipei itself but the road condition a bit challenging for some people. Famous of flying lantern on day light and its Railroad tracks. Culture streets that suitable to visit by tourist where you may enjoy not only some souvenirs shopping also DIY programs.... Flying lantern. This is over of To do list for me when you are visiting Taiwan. The place is so cultural and very beautiful with oriental decorations. Beautiful waterfalls and river across the area give you fresh air and amazing ambiance. Get proper guide to be here and you will know its worth to visit this place

Great place to release the hot air lanterns that carry your best wishes for health, wealth and happiness up into the sky. I hear there are special teams that hunt down these lanterns after the fuel burns out and they land somewhere. More eco friendly but not a lot of fun compared with us launching the lanterns.

There are lots of shops selling lanterns and food by the side of the railway. The train doesn't seem to operate here as there were lots of people on the railroad. Lanterns cost around 200 NTD and you can whatever you want to write for 4 sides (good to have 4 friends) before they assemble the sheets for you before you fly it. The lanterns are made of plastic. I am not sure about how they retrieve the fallen down lanterns from the nature, looks environmentally unfriendly but was a good experience. The area has less food options compared to other Old Streets. This is mainly for lanterns, souvenirs and photographing.

An absolutely spectacular place. A must visit for all Taiwan visitors. Some food stands and gift shops. But the most spectacular is the train tracks that cross the main street and seeing the train go by.

Old railroad line surrounded by food stalls and lantern shops. People buy and write on their lanterns then light them up on the railroad. Quite interesting for the 1st visit, not so much for 2nd visit. There is a train station at the end and also a suspension bridge. Nothing amazing but everything is well kept.

Not really a fan of the sky lantern release activity — too much of a fire hazard from my point of view. Having said so, that’s literally the only activity to do in town as a tourist, so I’d consider avoiding it if you’re not into it. Shops sell the same souvenirs all over and that’s about it. I’d say it was the least enjoyable activity of the day trip

Nice location to spend some time. You can make your own wish balloon. You can buy them and paint them with your own wishes and happiness. The street is also nice for some tourist shopping. You can buy nice souvenirs. From the city you can walk in 25 minutes to the waterval. Also very nice to see. Enjoy the peace and quiet and see lots of birds and flowers. There are some hikes on the path. So you can also make it a longer trip if you want. We did an 1 hour trail. The birds (see my image) are also nice to spot. So just go there and enjoy the trip! It is very nice trail and location ☺️ Next time I will go a bit longer. And maybe visit the sea side as well. That must be nice as well!!!

Was brought here by our driver after visiting the shifen waterfall as it is very near. Our driver recommended us to check out the hot air lantern and I'm so glad he did. It was a gorgeous sight seeing the lanterns fly up. The old street is lined along the side of a railway track. There are shops selling the hot air lantern where you can write your wishes on and the staff will assist you in photo/video taking and lighting it up to fly. There are also food stalls and souvenir shops. You can light your lantern on the railway track when the train is not using it. And once the train is ready to move everyone runs up onto the street and watches the train pass by in their face. Would recommend to check this place out for the experience and fun of it

This was definitely a fun activity. Stores here make a lot of money out of people flying lanterns wishing for wishes. There is a train track that comes every once in a while. When the train is not there people fly lanterns from many many stores and the colours represent different wishes. There are other shops that sell snacks and food.

Awesome place and amazing experienced to visit Shifen Old Street!! Though my sister and my nephew did not fly a sky lantern, but we enjoyed watching people that made wishes and flew sky lanterns🙏👍 It is one of the best highlights to visit after visiting Shifen waterfalls. One of the best tourist attractions in Taipei, Taiwan 🇹🇼 A lot of people it's normal because one of the popular destinations for tourist in Taiwan. A must to visit.🤩

This place is very cool. Fireworks can be bought along the train tracks and you can set off at the bridge. Make sure you go early to paint your lantern as the area closes up early. Last train is after 8pm, so I suggest your there by 6pm latest time to enjoy the area

This is an interesting and exciting attraction to see and experience. Here, you can buy and set your own lanterns into the sky. Unfortunately, we saw many lanterns falling into the mountains and water, which means it isn't environmentally friendly at all. But never the less it is an attraction to see the different street foods, souvenir shops, and more. The chicken stuffed with rice is a must try there. Also, the taiwanese ice cream with peanuts wrap. If you are lucky, there's an active train that goes their the area. This doesn't require a ticket to enter the area. We went with a tour which included the area.

Lots of places for food on both sides of the railway track. The line is active please listen to the horn whens trains are running. Lots of shops to buy and linch the Lanterns, prices are the same everywhere, best to get from the first few shops as it’s less busy. Good way all the way to the old bridge leading to the old town.

Very cute and quaint village, but absolutely overrun with tourists - you cannot walk around easily, you have to push through crowds. Because the train cuts right through the city, the only footpaths are two narrow sidewalks along the main stretch. I admittedly visited during Chinese New Year, but it seems like any day of the week would also be too packed.

Beautiful place. Lanterns release was a great experience. You could see happy faces everywhere as they wrote their dreams on the lanterns. The downside was you could see the fallen lanterns on the ground everywhere, even on the hills around😖😖

小さな駅。 雨の平日もあってか、訪れたときは観光客も開いてる店も少なかった。 十分より落ち着いてて、良かったかな。 (Translated by Google) small station. Perhaps because it was a rainy weekday, there weren't many tourists or shops open when I visited. I'm glad I was calm enough.

Beautiful station with lots to see around.You can visit Pingxi waterfall, Houtung station(also known as cat street) and finally go to Keelung for delicious sea food.you can plan a food at Shenkeng which is famous for tofu. Jiufen and Ruifeng are also good places. You can cover most of these in two days

Nice, well kept train station to retain some of the aura of the old times. Good place to take some photos and linger. Also has a clean bathroom to use after walking along the old street.

The Sky Latern at PingXi railways is an unique experience in Taiwan You can write down your own wishes with your friends and family.Light up the latern and it fly over the beautiful mountains.

It's worth to visit and not as crowded as shifen station! Don't forget to try grilled local sausage and peanut ice cream!!

Excellent place to put balloons with wishes into air in this old railway station. The people is so nice here. Salespersons, even in old ages, has an international language capacity to deal with balloon prices. There is also nice gifts to buy here. Several places are good for photo taking.

14 Aug 2016 We departed from Jingtong station. Honestly, this station has more sightseeing compare to Jingtong. The hotspot would be witnessed the train pass by overhead bridge and also releasing sky lantern on the track! Lesser crowd compare to Shifen.

I love this place! Just a little bit walk and you can get into a beautiful mountain. Perfect for a little escape of city life.

Nice place to visit with family and kids. Street foods all is so good and village feel. Can rent a bicycle, either 4, 2 or 1. So nice leisure trip.

Fun place to spend an afternoon. Shops and bike rentals. The park along the river is very nice. The ferry over from Tamsui is inexpensive and a good way to see the skyline at sunset.

Sightseeing will be better if river can be cleaned more..

Lots of street food vendors selling all kind of food. The city need to control the noise to avoid sound pollution!

A short boat ride from across 淡水老街. Good food, nice place to stroll, you can rent bicycles or assisted e-bikes to tour the park

A beautiful place to spend time with Family and friends. Full of fun , shopping, sightseeing and Delicious street food. They have battery operated Pedicabs with a pathway to ride along the banks. A must visit 😉

You can get there by a boat from Tamsui. A good spot for strolling and cycling. Recommended for those who want to relax and get away from city center.

The old street is located on the other side of Tamsui street, it can reach by ferry from the tamsui side at an affordable price. Bali street is a combination of walking, bicycle tracks, and trails with some food and shopping vendors near the trails. You can rent a bicycle or u-bike from nearby shops. It is one of the best spots to watch the sunset along the Tamsui river bank. But still Tamsui street is rich and more popular than Bali Street. Better to avoid it during the rain and sunny days.

Bali Old Street in Tamsui offers a unique journey starting from the lively food street, weaving through landmarks, and concluding at the park's end. Accessible mainly by bus, bike, or taxi, timing is crucial due to the hourly bus schedule. Arriving at 4 pm, I enjoyed street food until 6 pm, then strolled through the dimming surroundings. As you venture deeper, it becomes less crowded, revealing a serene side with ample park space. Bike rentals, including electric ones for 2-4 people, are available, offering a contrasting experience to bustling Tamsui. While the sea view was obscured, the area boasts picturesque landmarks and pleasant paths for walking or biking, ideal for families. Though Tamsui might outshine it in terms of sea beauty, Bali Old Street earns an 8.5/10, a worthwhile visit, especially if you've explored Tamsui.

It was a good experience first time going here. The views are very good. Not too busy on weekdays specialy Mondays. Best experiene is walking but if you want you can rent a bike, two seater or a four seater bike with your companion to travel from point A to point B. There are lots fof food shops to choose from. Game shops too. The place is clean.

I am on the ferry now just leaving Bali and going back to Tamsui. It was so underwhelming. It is a weekday today. Took ferry and now it is 5pm. It was really dead. Nothing open and not much crowds. I think maybe it comes more alive at night time. I would not come over again. More shops in Tamsui and more food. Maybe come over if you just want to bike around and enjoy view from this side. But otherwise not sure why come over. Maybe I missed something. I didn't do much research. Relative asked we come over and so I just followed them.

A similar place like Kaohsiung, Qijin, a place for cycling. There are also some artefacts for tourists to take pictures. However compared to Qijin, the route for cycling is not so long and sometime it mixes with the actual road. And at Qijin, there are more things to see and visit. You can take ferry from Tamsui to Bali, and the last ferry from Bali back to Tamsui is 7pm. Overall, it is not bad.

This is a very neat place to visit. The variety of food and snacks was great. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommended.

Great place, especially if you like traditional stinky tofu and other street food

Me and my bestfriend enjoy visiting in bali. We really love their streetfoods and beautiful building and sea backgrounds☺️❤️surely we will go back❤️❤️❤️

Enjoy the waterfall here! The place need some walking distance and the street is wet because of water. Just be cautious as there is many staircase to climb.

Magnificent views close to taipei city through a magical train ride.

Nice scenery and easy enough and pleasant enough environment. Great for photos on clear sunny day. Lovely walk but can’t figure out if wheelchair accessible or not. Some places seem to have ramps while other areas are stairs only? (Maybe I wasn’t observing carefully since I don’t need it - sorry if not helpful).

Great walk, very well kept and the waterfall is awe inspiring. Lots of little shops near the waterfall for souvenirs or a bite to eat/drink. All in all a great short experience. Don't miss the train passing by on the seemingly desserted tracks.

A fantastically wonderful and well-maintained park with lots of gorgeous flowers and trees, snack stands, bridges, paths, and a totally spectacular waterfall. Grab a snack here, or go to Shifen Old Street later to have a relaxed meal there.

Beautiful waterfall, suffers a bit from the onslaught of people taking photos but that’s to be expected with tourist hotspots like this 🤷‍♂️

One word: beautiful ! You need to walk quite a distance to go all the way to the waterfall but it’s worth it!

Decent walking path to waterfall. Various bridges and nice scenery along the way. Beautiful view of the mountains, trees, rivers.

Sold us tickets without telling us that the bus is going to be full. Needed to wait another 1,5 hours.

Sells tickets but doesn't inform that they are no seats left

nice

(Translated by Google) A sign at the counter says "Please wait in the restroom" I waited for 15 minutes, and the phone at the counter kept ringing. Just then an employee ran in from outside. Manpower arrangements and service attitude need to be improved. (Original) 櫃檯立牌顯示「洗手間中請稍候」 空等了15分鐘，期間櫃檯電話也一直在響， 才有一個員工從外面跑進來， 人力安排，服務態度有待加強。

(Translated by Google) On Sunday morning, a group of people wanted to take a ride back to Taipei, but no one issued number plates, causing the order to get out of order, and those who came first could not take the bus. It doesn’t matter if Guoguang Passenger Transport can be a little more irresponsible👌👌👌 (Original) 週日早晨，一堆人要搭車回台北，結果沒人發號碼牌就導致順序錯亂，先來的無法乘車。國光客運可以再不負責任一點沒關係👌👌👌

(Translated by Google) If you don’t want passengers littering At least put a trash can! The slogan tells people not to litter but no trash cans are provided. It’s too inconvenient (Original) 不想要乘客亂丟垃圾的話 至少放個垃圾桶吧！ 標語叫人不要亂丟垃圾又不提供垃圾桶 也太不便民

(Translated by Google) The food is great, the price is reasonable, and the service is great. The wine is delicious. I always feel like I am in a bistro in the French countryside. (Original) 餐點很棒，價格實在，服務很讚. 酒好喝. 一直覺得身處法國鄉下的小酒館.

A place that really left a lot of impression on me, a trip to learn about history with a very creative and elaborate layout of the exhibition booths, the works still retain their daily light, That brings you back to a historical period where people conquered nature. This place is high in the wilderness, so the air is fresh, we went hundreds of steps to reach the top of the mountain, though we were tired, we did it. At the foot of the mountain is a bustling dining and shopping area with many guests from many countries in the world proving this is an attractive and famous place. Conclusion, this is a journey so memorable!!

Bad experience on VR booking system which is very inflexible. I am rating it 1 star because a) staff at counter stubbornly refused to let us pre-book the VR until a long time b) the booking system. You have to be onsite to book it and even though we were returning later that day, the person did not see sense. You cannot book by phone or pre-book. I think this is poor and should be entirely redone. I cannot explain how disappointed I am. Never coming back.

Great place to visit if you are making your way to Taipei from the south. You can touch a giant piece of gold and you can have gold panning and Benshan No.5 Tunnel Experience. Since the Japanese took over Taiwan once, there is a gold mine manager’s house which was completely reconstructed but reusing the materials and a delicious miner’s lunch box (a metal lunch box with what miners used to eat). Tickets are 80NT and I recommend you to come here at a partly sunny day, as you do not want too much heat because you will be walking, and not too cold because you will get very cold in buildings.

Really underwhelming. Its just an old mining town kept up, but the buildings are nothing special and there are no gold artifacts on display. Big waste of time. Spend it at the golden waterfalls and where the oceans meets the run off to mix the colours. It's much better.

I really loved the views here. It's very relaxing. Don't forget to stop by the golden waterfalls!

(Translated by Google) It’s quieter than Jiufen, a beautiful mountain village (Original) 這兒比九份寧靜，美麗的山村

(Translated by Google) The historical past is presented in the concept of a park, allowing people to reminisce about the time and space scenes of the past, blending with the mountain scenery and the land. It is really beautiful and worth a visit. (Original) 將歷史的過往以園區的概念呈現，讓人可以懷念當年的時空場景，與山景大地融合，真的很美值得一遊

Loved it , there's alot of interesting things on display. The gift store is nice at the Museum and nearby you can take a pottery class. Definately a nice activity. Takes about 2 hours.

NT80 entrance fee. 2 storeys of exhibits, mainly on the history of ceramics in Taiwan, how it started, how it was part of everyday life from being large containers for shipping purposes initially to daily life such as plates, bowls, food moulds to spiritual needs (in terms of deity statues and temples) to decorative (tiles, window, vases) and even as medical equipment (to grind or boil medication) etc. L1 is a display of modern day glazing techniques. I like that they have the audio guide on Messenger, so it's free-of-charge, self service, on your own device. There are also hands-on workshop here to make your own pottery item but because it takes time to fire the product, you won't be able to bring it home with you immediately after the session. There's also a big park behind the museum where they've some ceramic pieces on display.

Museum is Quiet. It's beautiful and wonderful, but it looks obviously it's built for more people to be there. Amazing art displays that connect right to the art studios. You have to check out the bathrooms on the west side of the facility. They incorporate the art into the walls.

Very nice placement of different clay, ceramic art, and history. A place for kids to make their own pottery and a library all dedicated to the subject is also available at the bottom floor. Currently (April) they having discount entry from 100 to only 70.

A ceramics museum in Yingge, free entry for local New Taipei City citizens, NTWD$80 for tourists. About 15 minutes walk from Yingge Railway Station. Displaying the history of ceramics industry in Taiwan. Not crowded in weekdays, not all the area are opening. A garden which is free entrance just connecting the museum.

This pottery museum is all about experience. A good learning curve if you are interested in it. I helped to fix a ceramic dot near a rest room. I shall return. Ticket is $80, applied to non New Taipei resident. Gratis for elderly 65+, as well as to handicapped and an accompanist.

Too many things we use it daily without knowing why and how it became. After touring this museum, the exhibitions offer where, how ceramic becomes an important part of our life and where it could take us to in the future. The guided tours are in taiwanese, there's more information digitally one can find on the "messanger". In the outdoor area, more interacting exhibitions can be found. Suggest Planning to spend a good morning or afternoon in this museum to fully utilize the $80 ticket tag. Children as well as adults will have fun here. It's a big open space with exhibitions, children needed to be supervised at all time for their safety. Overall, it's a must visit spot in Yinge 鶯歌 City.

One of the best museums I've ever visited. Two is the floors are temporary exhibits, 2 floors are permanent exhibits. I loved the temporary exhibits happening, they were beautiful and delicate and not at all esoteric (which is often the case for contemporary art). The permanent exhibition tells u all about the history and science of ceramics in Taiwan. Fascinating, especially the complex chemistry of this fine art. I would highly recommend this museum. We bought tickets at the counter, very easy and no line, tho it was a sunday.

Very nice pottery museum in New Taipei city, Taiwan.Good for enjoying the modern art.

An amazing place to showcase Taiwan ceramic artists and to educate the public as well as the students in studio art. The samples of different firing methods and various surface decoration techniques are very impressive.

The New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum is a true gem! It's a captivating journey through the world of ceramics. The museum's architecture is a work of art itself, and the exhibits are beautifully curated, showcasing both traditional and contemporary ceramics. The hands-on activities allow visitors to connect with the art form. The museum's serene setting in Yingge, known as the "Ceramics Town," adds to the experience. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious, this museum offers a fascinating and enriching visit that highlights the beauty of ceramics in Taiwanese culture.

Back again and loved it last time it was apparently they closed without announcing it. Google said they would be open and there were no signs indicating they weren't open until you got to the door. If it's open, it's a great place to visit.

This museum as in many other museums I find in Taipei are generously endowed with space, leaving plenty of room for the exhibits. The lower floors hold mainly exhibits about the history of indigenous and Chinese ceramics. The fourth floor shows the special exhibits. All this for the price of TWD$80.

Absolutely an amazing place -well rounded exhibits of both art and history. Great curation, interesting topics and detailed tours! The English translations of the exhibit explanations were also very well done.

World class tourist destination right in my own backyard, inexpensive and plentiful parking (NT$60 per visit, NT$90 on weekends/holidays). The convenience stores that service the area close comparatively early, but there are vendors along the wharf that serve food well past midnight.

Great place to visit. Especially for family and couples. Many people come here for the scenery of Sunset. It was too bad that we arrived at 6 which is already dark. Since COVID-19, there are much less visitors and people. We went on the Sunday evening, and it wasn't busy at all. There are not much choices of restaurants there, so we chose a Japanese restaurant. I will review that restaurant separately. Overall, it's great to visit here once for a while. I highly recommend to visit on the weekdays if possible when there are less people. I also highly recommend it as a dating spot.

When I was taking the plane back to work, Taiwan is my home country and love the view

Its a great place to emjoy the city and enjoy the sunset

A nice place to see sunset and some exotic buildings, take some good photos. I use to sitting on the long wooden porch on riverside, breezing, view the river, sea and sky. Waiting for sunset, then go back via the white arch shape lover’s bridge or take the ferry to the Tamsui old street and seeing night view along the riverbank. A very casual place but sometimes meaning boring, feel depends on who you’re going with.

See the ocean, feel the ocean. Superb place to see a spectacular sunset over the horizon. You'd get to see the sun sink into the sea without the flash of green.

The place is very nice and cool. There are a lot of restaurants and small businesses here. The light on the bridge change according to the music.

Most beautiful and romantic place for you guys that want to having fun with your loved one or even with your friends. There are big pinky fridge that designed very beautiful and attrack my eyes to keep seeing. And there are many ships and clean sea that give more attractive view. Beside that you can find many seafood store, supermarket, bus stop, and toilet.

The beautiful Fisherman's Wharf is located near Dan Shui area, it's a nice place for relaxation even for the after dinner evening walk on the Lover's Bridge, you can get to the Lovers Tower to view the sensational seaside 360 degree view, and if you love coffee, there's Starbucks around the side, ice cream and typical Taiwanese snacks are features. 淡水漁人碼頭不只是情人碼頭，也是一個飯後散步的好地方，情人橋上可看到對岸的八里，黃昏時可看日落拍照等。

It's very relaxing view especially if u are couples and have a date , will there no entrance here but the pay for transportation here from tamsui old street to fisherman wharf back on Fort is 120 its a little bit high but its so worth it.

Beautiful Chinese-style garden where you can breathe some fresh air. One thing pity is that some areas are still under construction so we didn't get to see the whole of it. The ticket price is 50% off (NT$40, original price NT$80) during the pandemic period.

Entrance fee NT$80 but we were charged 40 as sections under repair and blocked off. Several buildings and paths to walk around but needs more maintenance and cleaning. Some good spots for photos - popular for wedding photos too. We were lucky to be there when they tour to the 3 cottage area started. Narrative only in Mandarin but you can see the private quarters of the Lin family.

Only go if you have spare time around Banqiao. Most of the buildings are undergoing some kind of maintenance (that they urgently need!). I think that after the restoration process ends, it will be a much better experience.

A heritage building in Banqiao. Back then, it was a mansion owned by a rich family in Taiwan. Right now, it is owned by the government, however, they still have their private mansion beside this big mansion. Inside this mansion, you can find 2 big ponds, you can also see the strong touch of traditional architecture in their pillars, roof, even their windows and doors It's worth to visit here if you are interested in heritage buildings. And the entrance ticket is free if you're a student 🤩

The main house is well maintained and preserved but Some wings are still under restoration. Overall, this complex shows some details of Chinese architecture and design, including the ponds and the gardens.

Nice place for site seeing. Today is national museum day, so it's free admission. This place was built before China established. A good place with ancient building and chinese calligraphy. When I came, they are having some maintenance work, some of places are not open for tourist. They have guidance for tour every 30 mins start from 12noon, around 20 people per batch. 3pm is the last batch.

The Lin Family Mansion and Garden, visited in February, was an intriguing and culturally rich destination. The historic charm and intricate garden design offered a glimpse into Taiwan's heritage. The distinctive architecture and meticulous details made it a captivating visit. It's a must-see for those seeking a unique and historically significant experience in Taipei.

Whipped through in 30 minutes, inspiredby Rainee Green's & others' beautiful photos. No time to wait for the tour. They must have been super wealthy judging by the size and architecture. Tranquil space--needs A LOT of renovation, cleaning the water, repainting. I seem to have missed the Dingjing area with Moonlight terrace, and more. Bummed. Last thing before my flight. Well worth the twd 40.

Nicely preserved establishment with guided tours departing regularly but you are welcome to roam on your own. Entry fee is NT$80. If you arrive in time, you can join the tour of the private villa, which is not accessible otherwise. This tour needs prior reservation and currently limited to 15 pax.

Very beautiful and tranquil place in this neighborhood. Historically speaking it is not really important, but cultural it is definitely a place that has significance. Unfortunately large parts are closed for construction and there is also a big private area as well. But it is still worth a visit and beautiful to look at. Staff is friendly and helpful. The shop has nice souvenirs, but no water- so bring a bottle since there is a refueling station.

Nicely untouched gardens, and authentic buildings. Nice for an hour or so on a sunny day, with lots of places to take a rest.

A famous historical landmark in Taiwan that has been featured in history textbooks since childhood. Seizing the opportunity of having someone visiting, I took the chance to bring them along for a stroll. The garden offers guided tours at regular intervals, where the guide provides explanations that allow visitors to glimpse into the Lin family's rise to prominence and the architectural beauty of the garden. Through the guidance of the tour, we get a glimpse of the Lin family's history and the splendor of their buildings.

Nice place for taking photos with old styles. However, half of the areas was under maintenance so we didnt enjoy much. A ticket of NT$80 for adult foreigner. Open from 9am

Not well maintained but it retains its old charm. Half of the place is under renovation or require to book the tour to explore but you will still take a while to go around.

Half of the mansion is under renovation so the admission fee is half price from NTD 80 to 40. So many mosquitoes n insects in this place, I got bitten severely. 😭. But the view is quite fascinating for taking pics. If u hv plan to do prewed here also a good choice. But pls prepare more mosquitoes repellent yoo. 😂😂😂

nice beautiful histroical place, also great place for taking photo shoots. saw alot of pple taking photos there, bridal shoots and fashion shoots. would have be better if more information of the spot is provided at these sites.

Very nice gardens and architecture to visit. There are some parts that are currently under construction, but I'm sure it will be even more beautiful once they are done!

Great experience yesterday i felt like im in chinese historical drama that i watched,The place is very clean.

Amazing waterfalls. Fairly easy to get to by bus and a short walk. Well worth checking out. You can also light lanterns nearby which is a local tradition done on the train tracks near the station.

It was crowded when I went here. You have to make your way across a chain single file bridge to get to the falls. I have to take a couple of bridges and go to short distance about 100m to the waterfall. The view is really nice but nothing too special that stands out. There are some small restaurants like street foods and souvenir shops scattered around. I recommended that the taste of grill sausage is good

It's okay, if there's something you can skip in Taiwan then it's this waterfall. Don't get me wrong, it's nice but really nothing special if you've seen other waterfalls. It's hard to get there, so you'll need a car or as we did with a guided tour. It was still quite busy, even tho it was already after the main season when we were there!

Gorgeous waterfall with multiple streams that's easily reachable by car or bus from Taipei City. What is best and done very well is the accessibility of wheelchair. They built a very nice no car allowed path and ramp to the waterfall. It was so wonderful to be able to bring my father to enjoy the nature without worrying about whether it'd be accessible by wheelchair, including a spacious public washroom. Great job done by whoever developed this place!

Plan on coming? The waterfall is so beautiful to look at it, its not a long walks, around 20-35 minutes from the train station depending on your speeds and if you stop for something. You may also rent motorcycle from to go over. The food stall near is nice but slightly over-price, same goes for the beverage price! Do buy the Ping-Xi Line one-day Pass to enjoy the fullest!

A beautiful waterfall with lots of tourists even on weekdays. There were some food options too. There is a small walking trail with stairs to take good photos. The trails are not slippery despite the fact there is constant vapour and water from waterfall sprays onto it. When the sun comes out, you might have a chance for rainbow. A bit overrated with too much tourists. A bit hard to get a chance to take a photo by yourself with full of people on the stairs and trails.

Beautiful waterfall and a nice walk from Shifen station. If you’re bringing kids, be prepared to bring something to keep them occupied. The walk can be a little boring for kids especially if they don’t enjoy being outdoors. Comfy walking shoes is ideal for the walk to the waterfall.

Beautiful waterfall with multiple observations decks The waterfall is quite a walk from the station / parking lots through multiple bridges, stairs, and uneven paths - therefore not recommended for those with difficulty walking. While the waterfall is certainly pretty it can be difficult to get an unobstructed view. The area is crawling with tourists and dense foliage builds up. No tickets required for entry.

Nothing of a big deal if you have been to those massive waterfalls in different parts of the world. But i guess it would be something you will do if u are just hanging around in Taipei? A good walk… Love the sound of waterfall as always. There is no ticket to enter this place as well.

Really easy and nice walk to the falls. Lots of food stalls and eating places around the falls. Toilet facilities available as well. Multiple locations to take great photos and few suspension bridges to cross, also can see the trains passing through.

The widest waterfall in Taiwan with a trail designed for tour all around the waterfall. Just follow the waterfall trail and you can see different view of it, beware that some places is a bit wet. The waterfall trail is short (around 20 minutes) and it’s worth visit. We came during weekend and there’s a lot of people around! Nearby you can find some vendors and also restrooms, friendly tour place but not really close to nature.

Very scenic, nice walk to the waterfall. Several food stalls, souvenirs stands and a restaurant or two at the location. Does get a bit crowed on the stairs walking up to the waterfall (as some people seem to forget that the stairs are like 1 metre in width and there are people walking in both directions and think it’s a great idea to linger there taking photos). Note that there’s no ramps etc so if you are pushing a pram or with young kids you need to be wary of this also as carrying a pram up the busy narrow stairs could be a bit challenging. No tickets required as it was free entry. There were many food stalls at the station. Definitely must try the peanut icecream.

This is a pretty waterfall. There are two paths. Going towards the visitor center and down some steps is the prettiest way. You see a smaller waterfall first and cross two suspension bridges. The second way is to go up the road. You can take a stroller this way. The slopes are somewhat steep and at the end there are stairs and an elevator that says disabled only. You miss crossing the bridges but it is a bit shorter.

A place of great natural beauty, and waterfall though not massive is an attraction worth the short hike across a wobbly bridge and over train tracks. It was teaming with coachloads of tourists (myself included) who made quick visits and out again. It's tough going on a hot day.

This is my personal favorite and definitely one for the books! There’s so much stairs you need to take but every single step is worth it. I considering this the most exhilarating experiences in Taiwan and the waterfall is just nothing short of gorgeous! For the best pictures and videos, go all the way down. You can almost taste the water on this point as well as the energy from this mighty waterfall!

36 min walk from Shifen station to the actual waterfall. It was a nice brisk walk. Lots of resting stations with washrooms in between. A good 1 hour max experience Not recommended for those who cannot climb stairs.

Gorgeous waterfall but can get very crowded as Shifen is very popular. From the entrance, it is a good 20min walk to the waterfall, especially with the crowds. Once you arrive there is a little observation deck, packed with people. Pro tip: walk another 10min up the "nature walk trail" and you'll have the place to yourself with beautiful views of the waterfall. The place is free to visit.

I have been to this waterfall many many times. This landmark has been operated by a few private business. Now, I am glad it has been open to the public free of charge. The walkways are new and well maintained. There are two paths from the main car park and visitor center to visit this waterfall. One of them offers the wheelchair accessible way. This is new path, which I didn't see last time I was here. If you want to go to the bottom platform to view the waterfall, this is also the best path to walk along. I find this place easy walking and shorter route. Overall, it's definitely popular among tourists.

Beautiful waterfall in lovely unspoilt nature park. Definitely one of the best waterfalls I had visited. Very thoughtfully designed with many photo taking spots and boardwalk to give you view of the waterfall from many beautiful angles

The waterfall itself is stunning, but you have to walk through a lot of touristy street vendor areas to get to them which lessens the experience. Great trip for those who cannot walk long distances because it is just a short hike to the falls with paved walkways the entire way.

Absolutely beautiful! Super packed with people up top, but we got really good pics at the bottom. Only like 3 other people were down there. However, there are a lot of stairs to get to the bottom, and there's no shortcut back to the top. But it's totally worth it.

This area is fantastic for a visit, but be ready for crowds on the weekends. There are numerous wonderful shops to explore here. Also, don't miss out on the fantastic hiking trails just across the street, and the temple is truly remarkable as well.

Historic and beautiful place with many shops. The famous bullhorn croissants are delicious! We enjoyed our visit!👍 We went to a park on a hill very close from there with a very nice slide! My kids loved it!

Great food and a wonderful vibe, kinda like Jiufen but in the city instead of the mountain.

I came here 2 times. The temple is probably one of the next beautiful in Taiwan. It's absolutely epic. The beef noodle shop near the bridge is also great. The horn bun sold by many shops is average though. Avoid holidays and weekends and it's very quiet.

A baroque style Taiwanese old street. You can buy the popular bullhorn croissant 🥐 there. At the end of street, there is the famou temple carved by renowned Taiwanese architect.

Regarding to the locals this street is a classic. From the outside you see old buildings and when you enter you get a combination of old meets new. Very nice location to spend a afternoon or day shopping.

This is my first time to visit Sanxia old street. From far we could smell the fragrance of the golden 🥐 😋😋😋 and a lot health related shops selling the tools for self massage. Time was never enough when you meeting old friends. At the end we sat down and have a cup of Almond tea then we head for home.

A short and quiet street, a few minutes distance from one end to the other. But I found the cheapest bitter melon juice in Taiwan over there, just only 70 TWD.

Lots of leather shoe stores, old school kid toys and snacks stores. We found the cooked thin dough-skin wrapped old school ice cream with peanut shaving and cilantro (潤餅包冰淇淋）. We tried the taiwanese croissant （牛角）, which was pretty tasty. We went there on a weekday so the street wasn't busy at all.

This place reminds me of the traditional culture that Taiwan has and they sell many kind of things from tea to snacks, you can find delicious food to satisfy yourself here! I loved the architecture and the pavement that decorate this old street. What makes this place different from other has to be the tidiness and red brick buildings that are their specialty.

A group of us went to visit the Sanxia Qingshui Zushi Temple. We went around 12:30 during the weekday and were able to just walk in and take a tour. This is the first temple I've been able to visit so far during my trip to Taiwan and I absolutely love it! It was so peaceful and quiet, I loved visiting the temple and highly recommend it.

VERY busy on a public holiday so I'd recommend going another time if possible. Good variety of shops but hard to fully appreciate when crowded. There's also a nice river nearby to eat your horn bread with a view 🥐.

I had fun! The old street is not too long but it’s filled with different stores. Luckily we went weekday so it wasn’t crowded either. We did dyeing at the dyeing center. The smell of the dye was horrible (for me😂 because others say it’s ok) but they were extremely helpful before, during, and after the process. They speak Chinese though, with just a LITTLE English. Nonetheless, it was amazing.

This is one of your typical tourist traps in Taiwan. It’s full of souvenir shops selling many non-Taiwan made cheap items and some snack/drink places nestled in between the souvenir shops. The buildings were all renovated so it really didn’t appear to be “historical”, but the architecture was very interesting to look at. Many cars parked on the street illegally so it can be dangerous to actually walk on the street itself. The tiny temple at the entrance of the street was interesting with so much carvings. We parked at the underground garage below the traditional (and very smelly) market after the market was closed for the day so there were plenty of spaces. I suppose this place is worth an hour or two of your time if you’ve already visited other nearby places in Taipei.

Support local Taiwanese vendor here, they’re nice and friendly. I loved the fact that we (my fam and I) were the only foreigners (I think) when we visited yesterday. Great vibe. Perfect for photo ops. And there were lots of doggos too love it!

This street is pretty far away from Taipei City Center, but it doesn’t have much to offer. The street is not very long and the shops sell mostly food and everyday items. There’s no designated pedestrian areas so it’s quite dangerous to walk while cars and motorcycles can get real close to you. I myself almost got hit by a car. Although it is a historical site and popular tourist area, the experience was disappointing.