Day trip to enchanting Pingxi & Jiufen
Mountain splendour, opulent architecture, traditional tea houses and white paper wishing lanterns
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Experience Overview
Time:
8 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Escape Taipei for a day and visit the historic mining towns of Pingxi and Jiufen with your host
- Wander through the enchanting cobbled streets and soak up the gold-mining history of Jiufen
- Take in azure ocean views, charming back streets and traditional Chinese architecture
- Then, explore Pingxi, another historic mining town where you can make and release a paper lantern into the sky - dreamy times
- Enjoy an authentic local meal at a spot recommended by your host
- Get tips from your host about other day trips to make during your stay
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What you’ll do
If a change is as good as a holiday, then a change of scenery on your holiday must be the answer to all the world’s problems. You’ll join your local Taipei host on a day trip to the beautiful mountain towns of Jiufen and Pingxi, just north of Taipei.
Jiufen, a former mining town, is stunning in its opulence and cobbled stone street curiosities. Stop off at a historic tea house and discover for yourself why it became the inspiration for Miyazaki’s film, Spirited Away.
Enjoy some lunch at an authentic local eatery, or, as is the custom in Taiwan, dig into some delicious street food and enjoy it on a park bench with your host.
Next, you’ll travel to Pingxi - home of the famous Sky Lantern Festival. After taking in the wonders of its beautiful natural surroundings, why not make your own lantern and release it into the sky? There’s something liberating about this process, and you’ll feel your spirits soar as you watch it disappear into the heavens.
After your little jaunt into the country, you’ll feel ready to tackle Taipei all over again!
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