Shifen Waterfall Walk Area
Shifen Waterfall Walk Area
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- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,517 contributionsThe walk from townDown the old street, you get to the main road after a few hundred metres. Then it is about 500m down the hill to the visitor information centre. Here the walking path commences. It is not one for the disabled. It is mostly concrete, but has stairs at times and a couple of bridges to cross. About 700 metres of walking takes you to a food and souvenir precinct and then there is the observation areas. The falls are impressive, but it very much depend on the level of recent rain what you get to see.Visited March 2023Written 18 March 2023
- UnclePaulieWest Covina, California62 contributionsit ain't NiagaraFallsOntarioYeah, it's worthwhile especially if your timing enables you to photo a Pingxi train going across the Keelung River. The modest Shifen Waterfall itself is some 2km from Shifen station of the TRA Pingxi Line. We took a taxi which shortened our walk to 500m.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 November 2023
- Orator11Singapore, Singapore5,288 contributionsWaterfallA chance to see the natural beauty and to walk across a metal slightly swaying bridge. It is not a large waterfall, and requires a level of mobility as there are several flights of steps to be surmounted. You can walk to Shifen Old Town from here, but most tour groups would go via the buses. There are a couple of shops here selling souvenirs and local snacks. We managed to buy some persimmons, which had just come into season.Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 17 November 2023
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Orator11
Singapore, Singapore5,288 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
A chance to see the natural beauty and to walk across a metal slightly swaying bridge. It is not a large waterfall, and requires a level of mobility as there are several flights of steps to be surmounted.
You can walk to Shifen Old Town from here, but most tour groups would go via the buses.
There are a couple of shops here selling souvenirs and local snacks. We managed to buy some persimmons, which had just come into season.
You can walk to Shifen Old Town from here, but most tour groups would go via the buses.
There are a couple of shops here selling souvenirs and local snacks. We managed to buy some persimmons, which had just come into season.
Written 17 November 2023
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UnclePaulie
West Covina, CA62 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Yeah, it's worthwhile especially if your timing enables you to photo a Pingxi train going across the Keelung River. The modest Shifen Waterfall itself is some 2km from Shifen station of the TRA Pingxi Line. We took a taxi which shortened our walk to 500m.
Written 5 November 2023
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia27,517 contributions
Mar 2023
Down the old street, you get to the main road after a few hundred metres. Then it is about 500m down the hill to the visitor information centre. Here the walking path commences. It is not one for the disabled. It is mostly concrete, but has stairs at times and a couple of bridges to cross. About 700 metres of walking takes you to a food and souvenir precinct and then there is the observation areas. The falls are impressive, but it very much depend on the level of recent rain what you get to see.
Written 18 March 2023
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,731 contributions
Nov 2019
It was drizzling and windy when we walked around the area. There were lots of tourists even on a weekday. It was an interesting walk over a suspension bridge and looking at the waterfall.
Written 25 October 2020
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Hillien B
Haren394 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
A beautiful waterfall especially when the sun is shining because then you also see a rainbow.
You can see the waterfall from different levels.
You can see the waterfall from different levels.
Written 26 February 2020
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Paul E
Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN9 contributions
Feb 2020
The walk area to the Shifen waterfall is very well kept and clean. There are little shops and eating areas that surround your trek to the falls. And the falls are beautiful. Make sure you keep going, there is a labyrinth of many paths.
Written 14 February 2020
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Ginger
Singapore, Singapore293 contributions
Dec 2019
Worth a visit if you have time. Not a long walk though. Its on the way route if you are going for sky lantern later.
Written 20 December 2019
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JojoMD
Luzon, Philippines582 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We went on a wet rainy day. The walk way is long but there are shops for souveniers and foods in between. There are even temples and statues of animals. One can also see the pinxi railway
Written 1 December 2019
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RobandMaryJean
Jerrabomberra540 contributions
Nov 2019
The falls were small but the walk to and over the suspension bridge was pleasant.
Add it to the lanterns and golden waterfall as part of a general tour.
Add it to the lanterns and golden waterfall as part of a general tour.
Written 28 November 2019
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Erico2709
Singapore, Singapore2,334 contributions
Nov 2019
There is a nice walk across a suspension bridge before you come to the falls. However, to appreciate the full beauty, you should walk another few mins to the other side and its true beauty will be seen.
Written 17 November 2019
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christianstacruz9
Paranaque, Philippines15 contributions
Hello!
Am traveling with kids 6 and 2 yr olds. Is the trail to the waterfalls kid- friendly? Does it really take 30 mins to get to the spot?
Thanks!
tiburon17
Singapore, Singapore244 contributions
I have seen families with little children, as little as 2, making the walk. (Then again, one child differs from another).
But, all kids love to climb up and down.
It will take 30mins as it will be a leisure walk where you will stop, at numerous spots, to take pictures.
shkna
Singapore, Singapore11 contributions
Hi, I’m heading to Taiwan with my family and was thinking of doing this activity. How taxing is the whole trail? Is it on a flat ground? Was wondering if it is too taxing for someone who has a chronic heart condition? Thanks!
tiburon17
Singapore, Singapore244 contributions
It is not on flat ground and one needs to climb numerous steps before reaching the waterfall.
As for those with chronic heart disease and has difficulty achieving distance on foot, this trail may be challenging.
If you would like, you may still take a leisurely walk at the beginning of the trail and assess your ability to continue on the trail. Should you not want to continue, you may take a rest at the cafe at the visitor centre while waiting for the rest of the party to complete the trail.
Thereafter, you may walk over to the opposite side to where you release the lanterns.
Generally, all these needs walking.
_zenghuijun
Singapore, Singapore309 contributions
If I only have the time to bring my 5 and 7 year old children to one waterfall, which one should I choose? Golden Waterfall or Shifen Waterfall?
Jon N
Singa2,614 contributions
I did not visit Golden Waterfall, and hence can't compare the two. But Shifen Waterfall is quite nice, and there's a small garden 'playground' near the fall. Hope that helps
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shifen Waterfall Walk Area
- Hotels near Shifen Waterfall Walk Area:
- (0.14 km) Shifen Traveler Homestay
- (0.40 km) Louachu
- (0.50 km) Shifen Memories Small Hotel
- (0.60 km) Herwan Hotel
- (0.64 km) Shi-Fen-Xing-Fu
- Restaurants near Shifen Waterfall Walk Area:
- (0.02 km) Shifen Sister Cooks
- (0.04 km) Zou Wei de Ka Fei
- (0.05 km) Mr Q
- (0.16 km) Shi Fen Eatery
- (0.15 km) Peanut Ice Cream Roll
- Attractions near Shifen Waterfall Walk Area:
- (0.05 km) Sky Lantern Grandma
- (0.06 km) San Jie Mei Tian Deng
- (0.09 km) Shifen Old Street
- (0.08 km) Shifenliao
- (0.20 km) Jingan Bridge