Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Shifen Waterfalls, Taiwan


Shifen Waterfalls is the little Niagara Falls of Taiwan.  This scenic waterfall is located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.


The falls is 20 meters in height and 40 meters in width.  Shifen waterfall is the broadest waterfall in Taiwan and sits along with Keelung River.





We got this tour from Klook together with Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfalls and Shifen Lanterns.  Klook package starts from Php762 (discounted from original price Php1693) and yes! this is worth it! Price vary from time to time.

Shifen Waterfalls walk area have a park where kids can play. There are shops for souvenirs and stalls selling food/snacks in between.
The walk area is open from 9AM to 5PM.

Tourist spots near Shifen Waterfalls walk area are:
1. Shifen Old Street
2. Jingan Bridge
3. Shifen Station
4. Sky Lantern Grandma
5. Shifenliao

How to get to Shifen Waterfalls?
If you came from Jiufen Old Street, you can arrive in Shifen waterfalls walk area in 30 to 40 minutes.  From Jiufen head to Ruifang Station.  It is just 10 to 20 minutes travel time by bus and only 10 minutes by taxi.

From Taipei going directly to Shifen:
From Taipei Main Station head to Ruifang Station.  After arriving, ride a bus or a taxi going to Shifen.

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