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.

Plan at a glance

Best for
Travelers who want a relaxed railway-and-waterfall half day.
Start point
Ruifang Station
Getting around
Use the Pingxi Line and keep the return timetable handy.
Key reminder
Trains are infrequent, so plan around the return service.
Not ideal for
Visitors who want to include Jiufen on the same day.

Before you go

  • Check the current Pingxi Line timetable before departure and keep a screenshot for the return trip.
  • Wear shoes with reliable grip; the waterfall path may be wet or uneven.
  • Do not stand on the railway tracks for photos, and follow staff instructions when trains approach.
  • Start earlier on weekends and public holidays, when Shifen is usually busiest.

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Route overview

Pingxi Line Half-Day Trip

  1. Stop 110–15 minutes

    Arrive at Shifen Station

    Transfer to the Pingxi Line at Ruifang. Check the return timetable before leaving the platform because trains are less frequent than city metro services.

    Transport
    Shifen Station →

    shí fēn chē zhàn
  2. Stop 245–60 minutes

    Explore Shifen Old Street

    Walk beside the active railway, browse the historic shopfronts and try a rice-stuffed chicken wing before heading toward the waterfall.

    Shifen Old Street →

    Transport
    Shifen Station →

    shí fēn chē zhàn

    Eat nearby

    雞翅包飯 · Snack

    Rice-Stuffed Chicken Wing

    jī chì bāo fàn

    A deboned chicken wing packed with seasoned fried rice, then grilled until the skin is smoky and crisp—a popular handheld bite in Shifen.

  3. Stop 375–90 minutes

    Walk to Shifen Waterfall

    Allow time for the signed riverside walk, viewing platforms and the return walk to Shifen Station. Paths can be slippery after rain.

    Shifen Waterfall →

    Transport
    Shifen Station →

    shí fēn chē zhàn
  4. Stop 475–90 minutes

    Continue to Pingxi Old Street

    Take the branch-line train to Pingxi, wander through the compact hillside town and finish with a warming bowl of thick rice noodle soup or tofu pudding.

    Pingxi Old Street →

    Transport
    Pingxi Station →

    píng xī chē zhàn

    Eat nearby

    米粉湯 · Soup

    Thick Rice Noodle Soup

    mǐ fěn tāng

    Short, thick rice noodles served in a light savory broth with scallions, fried shallots and optional pork or offal toppings.

    豆花 · Dessert

    Tofu Pudding

    dòu huā

    Silky-soft tofu served warm or cold in light syrup, with toppings such as peanuts, red beans, taro balls or tapioca pearls.

    Vegetarian-friendly