Apr 27, 2023 · Shifen is somewhat like the less popular sibling of Jiufen, kinda forgotten yet attractive in her own ways. Shifen’s alluring old-school charms and the Shifen waterfall makes this an equally worthy stop. We only had an hour to spare here so we narrowed down these three must-do things in Shifen!

Oct 27, 2024 · Shifen Old Street (十分老街) is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Taiwan. Every day of the year, foreign tourists flock to this tiny village on the Pingxi Railway Line to write their wishes on sky lanterns and release them to the sky from the train tracks.

Jan 31, 2025 · Shifen and Jiufen are both small towns in New Taipei City, about an hour east of Taipei. Shifen is in Pingxi District while Jiufen is in Ruifang District. As far as tourism is concerned, Shifen is known primarily for two things – Shifen Old Street and Shifen Waterfalls.

Dec 5, 2023 · There are four main ways to get to Shifen Waterfall: by tour, driving, walking from Shifen Old Street (which is train accessible), or taking the bus. There are many day tours from Taipei which include Shifen Waterfall and other popular spots in the area like Jiufen Old Street and Yehliu Geopark.

Aug 26, 2024 · Shifen, Taiwan, is perhaps best known for its famous waterfall, and also its flying sky lanterns. Even without those draws, Shifen’s lively Old Street is worth visiting on a day trip (or half-day trip) from Taipei. What Else is There to do Near Shifen? Wrap: Is …

Jun 2, 2017 · Here are 8 fun things that you can see and do in Taipei Shifen. The little town of Shifen is perhaps most fondly visited by both locals and tourists who participate in its tradition of releasing sky lanterns along Shifen Old Street as a form of good luck.

Mar 26, 2025 · Getting from Taipei to Shifen or Jiufen is quite straightforward. You can either go by public transport, hire a taxi or a guided tour. From Taipei to Shifen: It is the cheapest option. Take a local TRA train from Taipei Main Station (or Songshan if …