Taipei Half-Day & Full-Day Tours by Private Car Service | Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off in Taipei City | National Palace Museum, Jiufen, Shifen Sky Lanterns, Xinyu Restaurant, Din Tai Fung | Chinese/Japanese Speaker Guides
- Taipei city hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private charter service, comfortable and safe, suitable for families, seniors, and independent travelers.
- Japanese (or Chinese) speaking tour guide throughout the trip
- Depending on your needs, you can visit the world-class National Palace Museum, experience Taiwanese religious culture at Longshan Temple, or experience releasing sky lanterns for blessings at Shifen Old Street.
- A leisurely stroll through Jiufen Old Street and the night view of the mountain town
- You can choose the Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao lunch option.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Private tour |
| Transportation method | Hotel transfer |
| Minimum participant requirement | 2 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Sightseeing type | City walking tour, Historic site tour |
| Transport | Charter car |
Product Info
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If you only have one day to explore Taipei, these are the most popular classic itineraries.
Begin with a visit to the National Palace Museum, which houses over 700,000 treasures of Chinese culture, to gain a deeper understanding of the historical context of Taiwan and Chinese culture; then head to the Longshan Temple, a place of great religious significance, to experience Taiwan's unique folk religious culture.
In the evening, arrive at Shifen Old Street, the most representative street on the Pingxi Line, and release sky lanterns symbolizing blessings and dreams. Finally, stroll along Jiufen Old Street, which is full of nostalgic atmosphere, and enjoy the night view of the mountain city and the beautiful red lanterns.
The entire trip includes private car transportation and a Japanese-speaking tour guide, so you don't need to worry about transportation and can easily visit Taipei's most popular tourist attractions.
- Itinerary Introduction -
【Taipei Day Trip | Hotel Departure | National Palace Museum, Shifen Sky Lantern Experience, Jiufen Night Tour | Din Tai Fung Lunch Not Included】
13:20 Depart from hotel in Taipei city
13:40-14:00 Visit Longshan Temple (approximately 20 minutes)
14:40-15:10 Visit the Martyrs' Shrine and watch the changing of the guard ceremony (approximately 30 minutes).
15:30-16:40 Visit the Palace Museum (approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes)
17:40–18:40 Sky Lantern Experience (approximately 1 hour), where you will personally release a sky lantern for blessings (※2 to 4 guests share one sky lantern).
19:40-21:40 Free time to stroll around Jiufen Old Street (approximately 2 hours), enjoying the night view of the mountain town.
Return to the hotel at 22:30, or enjoy a free stroll at the night market before disbanding.
【Taipei Day Trip | Hotel Departure | National Palace Museum, Shifen Sky Lantern Experience, Jiufen Night Tour | Includes Din Tai Fung Lunch】
11:00 Departure from Taipei City Hotel
11:20-11:40 Visit Longshan Temple (approximately 20 minutes)
11:50-12:40 Free time to stroll along Dihua Street (approximately 50 minutes), experiencing the culture of Taipei's old streets and unique shops.
13:00-14:20 Lunch: Enjoy signature xiao long bao at Din Tai Fung.
14:50–16:00 Visit the Palace Museum (approximately 70 minutes) to admire its precious cultural relics.
17:00-17:30 Sky Lantern Experience: Release your own sky lantern for good luck (※2 to 4 guests share one sky lantern)
18:40-20:00 Free time to stroll through Jiufen Old Street and enjoy the night view of the mountain town.
Return to the hotel at 21:00, or enjoy a free stroll at the night market before disbanding.
- Din Tai Fung lunch set includes: 4 xiao long bao, pickled mustard green xiao long bao, chicken steamed dumplings, fish steamed dumplings, shrimp and pork steamed dumplings, seasonal vegetables, shredded pork and egg fried rice, hot and sour soup. ※Meal contents are subject to availability at the restaurant on the day.
- The order of attractions at Din Tai Fung restaurants may be adjusted depending on reservation availability.
【Taipei Half-Day Sightseeing Tour | Jiufen Night View & Shifen Sky Lanterns | Excludes Jiufen Xinyu Restaurant/Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao Set Meal】
16:00 Depart from Taipei city hotel, take a private car and be accompanied by a Japanese-speaking tour guide to Shifen.
17:00 Ten-minute sky lantern experience: Release a prayer lantern by hand.
17:40 Head to Jiufen for sightseeing
18:40 Arrive in Jiufen and then enjoy free time (dinner is at your own expense).
20:00 Take a private car back to Taipei
【Taipei Half-Day Sightseeing Tour | Jiufen Night View & Shifen Sky Lanterns | Includes Jiufen Xinyu Restaurant】
14:40 Depart from Taipei city hotel, take a private car and be accompanied by a Japanese-speaking tour guide to Shifen.
15:40-16:30 Sightseeing + Sky Lantern Experience (※2 to 4 guests share 1 sky lantern)
16:30 Head to Jiufen
Arrive in Jiufen at 17:00, enjoy a xiaolongbao (soup dumpling) dinner at Jiufen Xinyu Canteen, and then enjoy free time.
20:40 Take a private car back to Taipei
【Taipei Half-Day Sightseeing Tour | Jiufen Night View & Shifen Sky Lanterns | Includes Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao】
14:40 Depart from Taipei city hotel and take a private car to Din Tai Fung.
Enjoy xiao long bao (soup dumplings) at Din Tai Fung from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
16:00-17:00 Take a private car to Shifen
17:00–17:40 Sky Lantern Experience (※2 to 4 guests share 1 sky lantern)
17:40 Heading to Jiufen
18:40-20:40 Free time in Jiufen (Dinner is at your own expense and not included in the tour fee)
20:40 Take a private car back to Taipei
- Din Tai Fung lunch set includes: 4 xiao long bao, pickled mustard green xiao long bao, chicken steamed dumplings, fish steamed dumplings, shrimp and pork steamed dumplings, seasonal vegetables, shredded pork and egg fried rice, hot and sour soup. ※Meal contents are subject to availability at the restaurant on the day.
- The order of attractions at Din Tai Fung restaurants may be adjusted depending on reservation availability.
Longshan Temple
Palace Museum
Ten-minute sky lantern
Jiufen Old Street
Jiufen Xinyu Canteen
Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao
Martyrs' Shrine
Purchase Notice
Q: Can I specify a hotel for pick-up and drop-off?
A: Pick-up and drop-off service is available from hotels in Taipei city.
Q: Is there one sky lantern per person?
A: Two to four passengers share one sky lantern.
Q: Can I visit only some of the attractions?
A: You can leave the tour early, but the fee will not be refunded.
Q: Will the tour depart on rainy days?
A: Tours will proceed as normal except in special circumstances such as typhoons or government-announced work or school closures.
Q: Will we see the Jadeite Cabbage at the Forbidden City?
A: The exhibits will be displayed in rotation according to the Palace Museum's arrangements. Please refer to the actual exhibition content on the day.
Reminders
The actual itinerary sequence on the day may be adjusted depending on traffic conditions.
The trip will be conducted using private vehicle service, but this will be subject to the group's itinerary schedule.
Child safety seat regulations: Children under 4 years old or weighing under 18 kg are legally required to use a child safety seat. The first seat is provided free of charge. Subsequent seats will cost NT$500 each.
Cancellation Policy
- For cancellations made at least 41 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 5% will apply
- For cancellations made 31 to 40 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 10% will apply
- For cancellations made 21 to 30 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
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