Yehliu

I booked a charter for the first day. I contacted them because I didn't know the meeting place, and they came to pick me up. After that, we were able to sightsee everything as planned. They accompanied me to Jiufen and Shifen, and recommended delicious restaurants and souvenir shops, making it a very fulfilling experience. The first day was so great that I booked the same person again the next day. On the second day, they recommended two great xiao long bao restaurants, and we were able to try them all. Afterwards, they took me to a wholesale district where I was able to buy some lovely tea sets at a low price. 😊 It was an absolutely fantastic trip with no complaints whatsoever. 😄 I would definitely like to book the same person again the next time I go to Taiwan. 😌

The package cost a little over HKD 800 for 8 hours. I thought it would be less crowded on a weekday trip to Yangmingshan, but it was still quite busy. However, our driver, Ken Yu, was very proactive and helpful. He planned the itinerary and route well, gave us advice, provided brief introductions to the attractions, helped us take photos, and gave us free time when appropriate, not constantly following us around. The lunch he recommended for our last-minute addition to the itinerary was delicious! Our whole family was very satisfied.

I wanted to see Jiufen at sunset, but after reading reviews that the return bus would be extremely crowded and difficult to get on, I opted for a safer tour. Since I was there, I chose the full-day course. I was very satisfied with how efficiently we visited each tourist spot. Leaving the Jiufen stairs, which were packed like sardines even on a Monday, and watching the long queue stretching to the bus stop from the window on the way back, I thought, "Ah, I'm so glad I took this tour, it was such a good day," and I even dozed off for a bit. Our guide, Eva, made this tour truly wonderful. She explained things in Chinese, English, and Japanese in turn, so she was constantly talking and never had a moment to rest. Yet, she was incredibly energetic and professional, paying attention to every single participant. She walked more than anyone else (this tour involves a lot of walking), gave shopping advice, and even made reservations at recommended restaurants when requested. Thanks to her, I was able to relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Jiufen while sipping tea. Thank you, Eva!

Yehliu Geopark has very well-planned facilities. I visited it more than 30 years ago, but it's completely different now. Jiufen Old Street is very lively. I didn't have enough time to stay. I'd like to go again if I have the chance in the future.

I actually wanted the Jiufen and Shifen Waterfall tour instead of Yehliu, but it was fully booked, so I went with the Yehliu tour. I had been to Yehliu about 15 or 16 years ago, and the weather was very bad then, with strong winds and rain, so I didn't have a very good impression of it. This time, the weather was good, the park was well-maintained, and I was able to enjoy the unique scenery. The lantern release in Shifen and Jiufen at night were, of course, wonderful. The glutinous rice chicken wings in Shifen were delicious. The entrance fee and lantern release fee for Yehliu were separate, but even considering that, I felt the tour price was very reasonable. And then there was our tour guide, Mr. Chen. He was very efficient, and all the reservations and arrangements were completed on the bus during our travels, allowing us to sightsee efficiently. And he was a cheerful person, so I really enjoyed myself. Thank you very much.

It's quite large inside, featuring unique natural scenery adjacent to the sea, and is definitely worth a visit. If you want to take photos of the Queen's Head, you should arrive early.