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# Shifen Waterfall

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## Visit Shifen Waterfall

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#### Escape the city to see this “Little Niagara, ” a tiered waterfall in the Keelung River. It’s the widest in Taiwan and a wonderful sight.

Find the Shifen Waterfall in the Pingxi District of New Taipei City. It’s the perfect natural getaway after a few days of exploring the bustling streets, markets and malls of Taipei.

The tiered waterfalls sit in a bend shaped like a horseshoe, so it’s no wonder that people have likened these cascades to Canada’s side of the famous Niagara Falls.

The falls are 66 feet (20 meters) tall and 131 feet (40 meters) wide. The curtain of water looks like the see-through veil of a bride. The lush vegetation and turquoise waters of the river make the scene look picture-perfect when the sun is out. Bring a tripod to capture the flow in slow motion in the morning for an even more mystical effect.

After visiting the falls, spend an hour or so exploring the Shifen Old Street area next to the train station. It’s a tradition to light a sky lantern here and let the air carry it away as you make a wish. The thin paper lanterns are colored and which color you should buy depends on what you want to wish for.

The annual Pingxi Lantern Festival is held here on the last day of the Lunar New Year, a magical event to attend.

To get to Shifen, take a northbound train from the Taipei Main Station to Ruifang train station and switch to the Pingxi line. The trip takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The signs at the train stations are in English and most locals will assist you in English if you find yourself in doubt.

From the train station, follow the signs until you get to the waterfalls, a walk which should take about 25 minutes. The scenic hike takes in a couple of suspension bridges and mountain views. If you can’t walk that far, rent an electric bike for an hour from near the station.

You can also take the shuttle bus service that connects Taipei with Shifen and Jiufen. Another option that will take about as much time is taking a guided tour of Shifen, Pingxi and Jiufen combined. If money is less of an issue or you are in a hurry, hire a private driver or rent a car for half a day.

## Plan a trip to see Shifen Waterfall

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### If Inn

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Manchester (MAN) to Taipei (TPE)

8.4/10 Very Good! (216 reviews)

The machine check-in /check out was a love and hate feeling, it was cool and check-in and check out took like a minute, but because there was no one and the front desk there was no one to ask to get info. The room was good, I will say it is a 8/10\. We like that they had room service daily without a choice whether you want it or not, and they were quick in and out of the room but got things done. The reason I took 2 points out was that the room was always musty without the AC, and there were some molds in the bathroom wall. Other than that we enjoyed the stay.

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Zhongshan

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22 Mar - 28 Mar

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Manchester (MAN) to Taipei (TPE)

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The check-in time was 2:00 p.m., but when I arrived, the room wasn’t ready. I had to wait until almost 4:00 p.m.

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (518 reviews)

Room was very clean and the staff were all great and helpful.

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Shifen Old Street

During your trip to Shifen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Shifen Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

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#### Pingxi Old Street

During your trip to New Taipei City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pingxi Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

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#### Songde Park

Explore the great outdoors at Songde Park, a lovely green space in Jiufen. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 

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#### Chiufen Shengping Theater

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#### Jiufen Old Street

Visiting this “Dark Street” in a former gold mining town on a mountain is like stepping back in time and … into the movie set of the anime movie Spirited Away.

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#### Jinguashi Geopark

Explore the great outdoors at Jinguashi Geopark, a lovely green space in New Taipei City. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area. 

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