Top Things to do in New Taipei
What to do and see in New Taipei, Taiwan: The Best Cultural Tours
Visiting Taipei? Don't limit your sightseeing to the city center. Also known as New Taipei City, Xinbei covers more than 2000 square kilometers of Taiwan, including coastlines, hot springs, temples, historic landmarks and more. At Yeliu Coast, strange and fascinating rock formations rise from the rocky coastline. The Lin Ben-Yuan Family Abode and Garden is a tranquil place featuring graceful Chinese landscaping.
Restaurants in New Taipei
1. Private Charter from Taipei: Shifen and Jiufen (6 Hours)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This is a private charter plan.Uncover Northern Taiwan using a convenient private charter to visit the broadest waterfall in Taiwan, Shifen Waterfall. Light your very own sky lantern over the railway tracks of Shifen Old Street and sip on a Taiwanese tea in one of the many teahouses in Jiufen. **Please note that our driver will not serve as a tour guide.
Inclusions: Fuel fees, Parking fees, Transfer fees, Driver’s fee (Japanese / English / Chinese), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Lantern fee (The price varies from NT150 to 200 depends on its color)
Reviewed By Victoria K
I travelled to Taipei with my parents who are older and my brother. We booked Alen to go on the day trip to Jiufen/Shifen and it was such a delightful experience. Alen was prompt, friendly, explained and answered any questions we had. He was also very knowledgeable of the area and voluntarily offered to take group photos at various sightseeing points. He was great at dropping us off and telling us what we can see, eat and do and was very clear about where we would meet for pickup. He was very mindful of time and overall so wonderful to us. My parents were very impressed at the tour and enjoyed it so much for their first visit to Taiwan. Thank you Alen! Hope to see you again!
2. Private Taichung Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Private 8 or 10-hours tour conducted by professional licensed local sightseeing taxi to incredible attractions in Taichung. • Travel around a private license sightseeing vehicle • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour • Include hotel pick-up and drop-off at Taichung • Local Chinese and English-speaking tour guide • Accommodates up to 6 persons As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.
Inclusions: Meet-and-greet by taxi drivers;, Insurance coverage of NTD 4 million per person;, Door-to-door airport transfer for passengers and luggage;, English-support services provided by Holigoes throughout the trip;, Child, elderly and handicap-friendly;, Taxi fuel;, Parking of taxi; and, Highway fees.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, The remaining tour fees are to be paid directly to the driver:
Reviewed By emilyb889
A great full day of adventure with plenty of time to see what we wanted. Tony was kind to show us the best place for bubble tea and where to buy local snack. We would definitely do this again and feel with was worth the price.
3. Private half day trip to Shifen with sky lantern experience!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a private charter plan which goes to Shifen waterfall, Shifen old street and Raohe Night Market (optional). We provide drivers who can speak proper English/Japanese. Which makes you having no problem when communicating with the driver. This tour will take you to the widest waterfall in Taiwan, Shifen waterfall. And Shifen old street, which is famous for its sky lantern activity. Old saying says if you write down your wishes on the lanterns and set it off, your wish will come true. After Shifen, you can chose to go back to hotel as an end, or go to Raohe Night Market to taste some local street food. The tour duration to Shifen is about 4 hours, to shifen and Raohe Night Market is about 5 hours. Our driver will pick you up directly at hotel, or other preferred location if any. So don't forget to provide us pick-up location when you book!
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Sky lantern fee (The price is NT150~200 each depends on its color.)
Reviewed By bengie11
Our tour guide Alen is very details oriented and well informed on the attractions and also gives us great advices on where to take great pictures and our latern. My family had a great time having him as our tour guide and we will not hesitate to recommend to our friends.
4. Private Tour: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (English Speaking Driver)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
• Full-day tour of Taiwan's scenic northern coast with a private driver • Sit back and relax inside a modern air conditioned vehicle as you explore Yehliu and gold-mining towns, Jiufen and Shifen • Feel safe in the hands of your experienced English speaking driver throughout the entire journey • Plan your own itinerary and let your driver find the easiest routes to get you to where you want to be • Experience the captivating site of the Sky Lantern Festival at Shifen
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please indicate your hotel address), Gas, Tolls and Parking fee
Exclusions: Meals and Accommodation, Admission tickets, Gratuities (Optional)
Reviewed By petermU9985SJ
Our tour started with a taxi driver (Andy Yu) turning up at our hotel 20 minutes before the tour was due to start and sending us a whatsapp message telling us he was waiting for us and a photo of his taxi. We were still getting ready, so this was an unwanted distraction.We were also expecting a private tour not a taxi so this was unexpected. Once we got into the taxi, the driver started ear-bashing us about how Ubers were illegal in Taiwan, and then he started to berate the "evil, corrupt, Chinese government". This was the last thing we wanted, we just wanted a nice tour, not a lecture about ubers or politics, so we asked him to stop the political discussions. He took us to the Yangmingshan mountains/fumaroles which were nice, but did not register when he entered the car park, so he could not leave it via the automated gate/barrier. He walked back to the entrance barrier and tapped in, then tapped out straight away so we could leave, presumably this meant he didn't need to pay the parking fee. This seems to be a pattern during the day. He parked in no parking zones, he parked on the corners of intersections, he double parked and blocked motorcycles from getting out (more on this later), seemingly legal or paid parking spots were nogo zones for Andy. He was always travelling faster than the rest of the traffic on the road, throwing us from side to side on the winding mountain roads, we were always catching up to "slower cars", and then there were the extreme sudden breaking incidents when he realised he was coming up to a red light camera, too fast, and it was red. His sudden, hard breaking threw us forward with tremendous force at least twice. When he took us to the Beitou hotsprings, he (again parked illegally on a corner) and gave us directions of where to go, and where he would meet us later, turns out he's only a taxi driver, not a licensed tour guide, he was basically only there to drive the taxi, when he did try to explain things he was very difficult to understand, and we often had to ask him to repeat what he was saying to try and understand it. Also, he never locked the taxi, we asked numerous times, as our valuables were there, but he said things were never stolen from taxis, and it was safe, he had CCTV (which we later learned only captured the road when he was driving) and he was always watching the taxi. Well, he wasn't and as it turned out we lost a jacket. He blamed us, saying we must have dropped it when we got out, or left it somewhere on our walks etc. We had it when we got to Beitou, and it was gone when we got back from the next stop, which was a lunch stop. Later we realised this must have been where it was stolen. While Andy was talking to the food shop owner and explaining what we wanted (and not watching his taxi), a lady at the table next to us pointed back to the taxi, and uttered some Taiwanese that we didn't understand. Andy raced back to the taxi, and moved it out of the bikers way so they could leave, and told us the motorbikes he had blocked in when he double parked was what the lady was telling us. We think she was telling us the motorbike riders had stolen the jacket in anger, because they couldn't get out of their parking spot. When we got back into the taxi after lunch was when we realised the jacket was missing. He took us to Fort San Dominigo, and again, it was "there it is, be back here in 30 minutes" he isn't a licensed guide, so he couldn't come with us even if he wanted to. Same at Tamsiu Old St, he took us to one end, and said, "take your time, I'll be waiting at the MRT station at the other end of the street". All in all we did get to see a number of nice and interesting things, but this wasn't the private tour with English speaking guide, that we were expecting. Don't waste your money with this tour.
5. Jiufen & Pingxi Nostalgic Railway Private Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The charming towns of Jiufen Village and Pingki are within easy reach of Taiwan, making them the ideal choice of day trip destination for first-time visitors. Skip the hassle of public transport on a full-day tour that eliminates the need for advance planning and provides local insight into Jiufen Village and Pingki. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you won’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Professional driver guide, Fee of Sky lantern, One-way train experience from Shifen to Jingtong, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Passenger insurance, Food(customers can choose taro balls or railway lunchbox)
Exclusions: Overtime fee, Gratuities
Reviewed By ATCao
Our party of 5 traveled to Taipei in November and we went on a 4 day private tour with Justaiwan Tour. I worked with Max to plan the trip and he was extremely patient in answering all my questions and worked with me to modify my itiniaries. Warren was our tour guide and he was very accommodating, going out of his way to make sure that we had a good time. He was even willing to adjust his work hours and worked longer on certain days so that we can keep up with our itineraries. The tour company and Warren were very responsive; they made us feel like we had a family in Taipei who's always watching out for us to make sure that we are safe and have a great time. I reccomended the tour company to all my family and friends and will definitely contact them again when I return to Taiwan.
6. Ruifang Houtong Mining Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ride a bicycle from Ruifang to Hou Dong, and follow the railway. The river slowed down. In the past, it was an important mining area in Taiwan. Hou Dong is not only a cute cat, but also has many precious mining history and memories. The footsteps seem to embark on a time machine to understand the historical memory that really belongs to the monkey cave. Culture, and stories
Inclusions: Tour Guide
Exclusions: Private transportation, Lunch
7. Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
We provide Muslim-friendly services like bathroom facilities, halal prayer room, meals at halal certified restaurant, seafood or vegetarian restaurant. The humid air brings you to the Jiufen mountain village. The red lantern brings you to Jiufen Old Street. Bowls of Taro ball looks delicious in the tea house. Taste a bite, taste a slow journey of this mountain village nearby the sea. Going to the waterfall, water splashes to your body. You may have a refreshing day at Shifen Waterfalls and Golden Waterfall. Last but not least, going to Pingxi, never skip the sky lantern. Writing wishes on the lantern, put them flying in the sky. Things will get better because of this praying. After that, taking a ride on the on-way train. Enjoy the suburban views of Taiwan.
Inclusions: 8 hours transport by private vehicle, Professional driver guide, Fee of Sky lantern, One-way train experience from Shifen to Jingtong, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Passenger insurance
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Extra fee for additional use of car, Any personal expenses, typhoons,delayed transportation, other...
Reviewed By ATCao
Our party of 5 traveled to Taipei in November and we went on a 4 day private tour with Justaiwan Tour. I worked with Max to plan the trip and he was extremely patient in answering all my questions and worked with me to modify my itiniaries. Warren was our tour guide and he was very accommodating, going out of his way to make sure that we had a good time. He was even willing to adjust his work hours and worked longer on certain days so that we can keep up with our itineraries. The tour company and Warren were very responsive; they made us feel like we had a family in Taipei who's always watching out for us to make sure that we are safe and have a great time. I reccomended the tour company to all my family and friends and will definitely contact them again when I return to Taiwan.
8. Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Taipei Private Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 23 reviews
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Taipei from a unique perspective! Get to know Taipei on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Taipei at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Chiang Kei Shek Statue, Bao’an Temple, Maji Market and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
Inclusions: Private tour, Small-group tour option available, Private Guide, 1 local drink/tasting, Transportation
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra food & drinks
Reviewed By PhilA330
What a great day we spent with Judy. She is knowledgeable, personable, easy going, and very importantly, has a keen sense of humor. We customized our tour to not only include food which was excellent, we also had her show us some Taipei neighborhoods and markets that are not on the usual tourist trail. If you want to have a fun experience that you'll always remember and will exceed your expectations choose the Taiwan local Judy! PS. I am not usually a donut fan but you have to make sure she takes you to the Taiwan donut shop. Awesome!
9. Small Group Night Market Tour including Street Food Tasting
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 23 reviews
Book this 2-hour small group guided tour (maximum group of 4) that takes you to the Yansan Night Market in Taipei with a friendly, local creditable food expert! Nestled in the historical Daqiaotou District of Taipei, Yansan Night Market is your point of entry for a no frills, old school dining experience. It includes dinner, scrumptious food tastings and snacks.
Inclusions: Local guide, Dinner, Food tasting, Snacks, Small groups, Bottled water
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By roderickkc
My tour guide was with Tina and we started off from the food market having a brief culture of the foods to the street foods and restaurants. The places we went weren't really well known to the foreigners (like myself) and they were surprisingly good! Each and every places we went were amazing! We were joined with Anna, a colleague of Tina's, during our second stop and it felt more like hanging out with friends instead of a tour. Basically that was my food for the day! Highly recommend this to anyone going to Taipei and do come with an empty stomach!
10. Jiufen Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
✔️Discover the hidden Jiufen Town that is only known to locals ✔️Experience the near extinct gold-prospecting skills unique to Taiwan ✔️Spot the breathtaking panoramic view of coastal-hill regions --- Jiufen, probably already on your bucket list of must go places, is one of the most renowned cities among travelers to Taiwan. Once the most dominant gold mine city of Asia under Japanese colonization, she enjoyed prominence even well into the 1950s. For decades, Jiufen was celebrated for its luxurious life style, grandeur of its temples and theaters, and the size of its visitor crowds. Today, Jiufen is mostly appreciated for its local cuisine, the coastal views of North Taiwan, and its relation to popular movies such as Spirited Away and A City of Sadness. However, on this fascinating route, we take you to the unknown side of Jiufen away from the clustered tourist sites - Come with us on this tour to travel back in time and see the authentic Jiufen Town in its golden years!
Inclusions: Introduction, Gratuities
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Michiel88
The Taipei golden age tour was really fun and informative. Our guides Ying-Hsuan and Emily did a really good job! Would definitely recommend this tour.
