Explore the Northeast Coast of Taipei and stroll through Jiufen Village on this afternoon tour from Taipei. Visit the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area, a popular swimming spot for locals, and drive past lighthouses, fishing villages, pastoral farmlands, and charming temples. Meet your guide and driver and take a ride to the northeast part of Taipei to discover the remnants of the gold-rush past. As you make your way towards Jiufen, stop at Nanya Natural Rock Formation, to see unique rock formations eroded by sea waters. Continue your tour as you drive past the Bay of Two Colors, affectionately nicknamed the Ying-Yang Sea due to its contrasting colors. Next, head to Jinguashi to see the Remains of the 13 Levels. Established in the 1930s, this copper and gold refining plant was shut down in the 1980s. Today this location has become a popular spot for shooting music videos and TV commercials. Next stop, Jiufen Village, once the center of gold mining in Taiwan. The gold is gone, but the quaint old village, built of closely-packed houses clinging to steep mountainsides, continues to offer enchanting scenery and fascinating glimpses into the lifestyles of the past. Sip on a cup of tea at one of the town's unique tea shops, or stroll along the quaint streets and shop for local snacks, like Tarro Balls, or souvenirs. Your tour ends with a return transfer to your chosen drop-off location, at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) or MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station.

Hop onto your bike for an 8-hour bike tour of the city, and discover the charms of Taipei as you explore it like the locals do, by bike. On this comprehensive bike tour, you will cycle in a giant loop through the downtown Taipei area while experiencing over 20 of the key attractions this city has to offer! While an 8-hour ride might sound exhausting, it is actually quite manageable. Perfect for active types. On this exciting all-day adventure enjoy delicious food, beautiful sights, commentary from your guide, and make lasting memories. ITINERARY Traditional Breakfast Eatery- We begin our ride with an included and hearty breakfast of danbing, dumplings, youtiao, soy milk, scallion pancakes, sesame cakes, and many more traditional breakfast foods. ShuangLian Morning Market- A traditional street market where locals come to buy produce, meats, clothes, and other essentials. WunChang Temple- A Daoist temple dedicated to a deity of culture and literature that is nestled inside the morning market. DiHua Historical Street- A 19th-century riverside trading hub for herbs, medicines, dried goods, fabrics, teas, and other products. Xiahai Temple- A festive temple often visited by those seeking to improve their love life. Danshui Riverside Bikeway- A spacious and scenic bike path along an expansive river with open skyline views. Longshan Temple- The most famous, and arguably the most alluring, temple in Taipei. Presidential Office Building- Built by colonial Japanese, this building now serves as the office of Taiwan's leader. Jing Fu (East) Gate- The rebuilt east gate of the wall that once enclosed the capital city. CKS Memorial Hall- A grandiose memorial dedicated to the former leader of Taiwan and of the Chinese Nationalist Party. Taipei 101 base- Stare in awe straight up at the 101-floor skyscraper towering over you. Xinyi Shopping District- Bike through an upscale shopping district where you can get a glimpse of modern Taipei. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall- An imposing memorial dedicated to the founder of the Chinese Nationalist Party where we can admire the precision of the changing of the guards ceremony. Rainbow Bridge- 167m Long walking bridge that passes over Keelung River. Keelung River Bicycle Trail- An expansive bicycle trail along the Keelung River with picturesque views of downtown Taipei. Grand Hotel Taipei base- Arguably the most immaculate hotel in Taipei that has housed notable guests such as Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and Nelson Mandela. We wrap up the tour back at the starting point at the Taipei Bike Tours Office.