Shifen Waterfall Transportation Guide: 7 Ways to Easily Reach Taiwan's Version of Niagara Falls!

The Shifen Waterfall, located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, is a very famous waterfall attraction in Taiwan. It is also one of the must-visit spots for many people who go on a day trip to Jiufen and Pingxi.

The Shifen Waterfall has a drop of about 40 meters and is currently the largest curtain-style waterfall in Taiwan. When the water falls, it is majestic, earning it the nickname ""Taiwan's version of Niagara Falls""! There is also a natural cave below the rushing waterfall, where visitors can walk into the cave to admire the waterfall. It has always been a dream destination for many tourists.

There are several transportation options from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall. You can choose to drive by yourself, take the high-speed rail, train, bus, or arrange for a private car transfer.

Transportation options to Shifen Waterfall 1. Self-driving

If you are driving to Shifen Waterfall from Taipei, you can take

National Highway No. 1

Get off at Badu Interchange → Take Provincial Highway No. 62 towards Ruifang → Get off at Ruifang Interchange → Take Provincial Highway No. 2D → Take City Road No. 106 to reach Shifen Waterfall.

National Highway No. 3

Get off at Nangang System Interchange - National Highway No. 5 - Get off at Shiding Interchange - City Road No. 106B - City Road No. 106, to reach Shifen Waterfall.

Transportation options to Shifen Waterfall 2. High-speed Rail / Train

How to get from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall

If you are from Taipei or other western counties, you can take the high-speed rail or train to Shifen Waterfall. After arriving at Taipei Station:

• Transfer to Taiwan Railways to Ruifang or Badu Station → Transfer to Taiwan Railways to Shifen Station.

• Transfer to Taipei Metro to Muzha Station → Transfer to Taipei Bus 795 (towards Pingxi) to Shifen Visitor Center.

Passengers from Taipei can also take the Taiwan Railways train from Songshan Station to Shifen Station.

How to get to Shifen Waterfall from other cities and counties

If you are traveling from the eastern counties and heading north, you can also get off at Houtong, Sandiaoling, or Ruifang and transfer to Shifen Station to reach your destination.

Timetables: High-Speed Rail Timetable and Fare Inquiry   Taiwan Railways Train Timetable   Taipei Metro Fare and Timetable

Transportation options to Shifen Waterfall 3. Bus

If you want to take a bus to Shifen Waterfall, you can choose to take the Taipei Metro to Muzha Station → transfer to Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Route 795 (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Muzha-Pingxi Line) and get off at Shifen Visitor Center to reach Shifen Waterfall.

Timetables: Taipei MRT Fare and Timetable   Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Route 795 (Weekend/Holiday) Fare and Timetable

Transportation options to Shifen Waterfall 4. MRT

You can take the Taipei MRT Wenhu Line to Muzha MRT Station, then transfer to Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Route 795 (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Muzha-Pingxi Line) to Shifen Visitor Center, which will take you to Shifen Waterfall.

Timetable: Taipei MRT Fare and Timetable

Transportation options to Shifen Waterfall 5. Shuttle Bus

Currently, there is no official shuttle bus service for Shifen Waterfall.

Transportation options to Shifen Waterfall 6. Charter Service

Of course, if you want to avoid all the hassle of transfers, you can choose a charter service to get to Shifen Waterfall.

Tripool offers charter service from Taipei, with a travel time of about 50 minutes, using Taipei Main Station ⇔ Shifen Waterfall as an example:

Personalized door-to-door transportation service starts at just 1119 NTD. The more people, the better the value! Choosing the 9-seater vehicle (limited to 8 passengers) starts at only 1859 NTD, which means each person's transportation cost is only 233 NTD. Not only is it cheaper, but also more convenient!

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Search for ""Shifen Waterfall"" card, what questions do PTT users want to know?

Q: What are the opening hours of Shifen Waterfall?

A: It is open all year round (except for 1 day during Lunar New Year)

• Summer Time (June to September) 09:00-18:00, last entry at 17:30

• Winter Time (October to May) 09:00-17:00, last entry at 16:30

Q: Do I need a ticket for Shifen Waterfall?

A: No, you don't! Currently, Shifen Waterfall is free of charge.

Choose tripool charter service for a convenient trip to Shifen Waterfall!

With tripool charter service, you can depart from Taipei and reach Shifen Waterfall in about 50 minutes. Compared to other transportation methods that require transfers, chartering a car is the most convenient option. Especially for family trips with elderly or children, or group trips with a larger number of people, being able to go directly to Shifen Waterfall without transfers can save you time and the hassle of gathering everyone together!

• Choose a vehicle according to the number of people

• Personalized pick-up service

• Option to purchase child seats

Tripool has thought of everything you need. All you have to do is quickly book the ""Taiwanese version of Niagara Falls"" tour on the Tripool official website and join us in experiencing the stunning beauty of nature. https://www.tripool.app/en