雞翅包飯 · Snack
Rice-Stuffed Chicken Wing
jī chì bāo fànA deboned chicken wing packed with seasoned fried rice, then grilled until the skin is smoky and crisp—a popular handheld bite in Shifen.
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Shifen Waterfall
shí fēn pù bùFollow riverside paths and suspension bridges to a broad curtain waterfall on the Keelung River, with several platforms overlooking the misty pool.
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Plan your visit
- Hours / Visitor access
Shifen Waterfall Park (separate from Shifen Old Street)
- Months: 6, 7, 8, 9 · 09:00–18:00 · Last entry: 17:30
- Months: 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 · 09:00–17:00 · Last entry: 16:30
- Dated exception (overrides the seasonal listing): 2026-05-01 – 2026-09-30
09:00–18:00 · Last entry: 17:30
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- Admission
Shifen Waterfall Park (separate from Shifen Old Street)
Free entry
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Park entry only; transport and other services are separate.
- Suggested time
Allow time for your chosen stops and the return connection; there is no verified fixed duration.
- Getting there
Location
No. 10, Qiankeng, Pingxi District, New Taipei CityShifen Station →
Transfer to the Pingxi Line at Ruifang and alight at Shifen Station, then allow about 25–35 minutes to walk to the waterfall viewing area.
Times are Taiwan local time (Asia/Taipei). Check official notices for closures and changes. Suggested time is an editorial planning estimate.
Official information
Tours and activities nearby
Visitor tips
- Allow roughly 25–35 minutes to walk from Shifen Station to the waterfall viewing area.
- Opening hours are seasonal; check the official notice before a late-afternoon visit.
- Paths can be wet near the falls, so wear shoes with reliable grip.
Ready-made routes
Route overview
Public transport · About 5–6 hours
Pingxi Line Half-Day Trip
Follow the railway from Shifen to Pingxi for an easygoing half day of old streets, a forest waterfall and practical local food stops.
View itinerary →Public transport · About 9–11 hours
Jiufen and Shifen Northeast Coast Day Trip
Combine Shifen’s railway town and waterfall with Jiufen’s hillside lanes and signature snacks on a full day using trains and local buses.
View itinerary →Nearby bites
Worth making room for.
炭烤香腸 · Snack
Charcoal-Grilled Sausage
tàn kǎo xiāng chángA smoky, lightly sweet pork sausage grilled to order—a classic easy bite while walking Shifen Old Street.