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Outdoors Jiufen and Pingxi

Shifen Waterfall

An outdoor spot in Jiufen and Pingxi, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Shifen Waterfall in Jiufen and Pingxi
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Why go

Wide curtain waterfall reached by a riverside path from Shifen.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Jiufen and Pingxi, alongside 2 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Shifen Old Street, 1.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Pingxi
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Jiufen and Pingxi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Shifen Old Street

    Rail-side street where visitors paint and release sky lanterns between trains.

    Activity · 1.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Houtong Cat Village

    Former coal-mining village now home to dozens of resident cats.

    Sight · 5.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    A-Gan Yi Taro Balls

    Hillside shop serving chewy taro and sweet potato balls in shaved ice or warm soup.

    Food · 8.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    A-Mei Teahouse

    Red-lantern teahouse on Jiufen's stairway, a classic spot for oolong with a view.

    Drinks · 8.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Jiufen Old Street

    Narrow lanes of tea houses and snack shops climbing a hillside above the sea.

    Activity · 8.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Gold Museum, Jinguashi

    Former Japanese-era gold mine with a walk-in tunnel and a 220 kg gold bar to touch.

    Sight · 9.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Shifen Waterfall is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Jiufen and Pingxi

2 more curated outdoor spots in Jiufen and Pingxi. See the full Jiufen and Pingxi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Jiufen and Pingxi run from 17°C in January to 28°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Shifen Waterfall itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Jiufen and Pingxi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Jiufen and Pingxi weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Shifen Waterfall, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
No. 136號, 南山坪, Nanshan Village, Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 226
Coordinates
25.04896, 121.78745
Destination
Jiufen and Pingxi, Taiwan

Shifen Waterfall: quick answers

How much time do you need at Shifen Waterfall?

Plan on about an hour at Shifen Waterfall. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Shifen Waterfall?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Free entry; check closing time, it shuts before dark.

Is Shifen Waterfall free?

Yes, we list Shifen Waterfall as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Shifen Waterfall?

Shifen Waterfall is at No. 136號, 南山坪, Nanshan Village, Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 226. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Shifen Waterfall?

Shifen Waterfall appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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