The port town of Keelung in northern Taiwan is the island's largest and most internationally renowned harbor. At the hidden gem of Shenao Cape in Keelung, you can find unique rock formations, including elephant-shaped rocks. On clear days, you can enjoy stunning nighttime views of Jiufen from this vantage point.
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Hidden Gem at Shenao Cape with Unique Rock Formations + Explore Jiufen – Half-Day Tour
Full-Day Tour Itinerary: Hidden Gem at Shenao Cape with Unique Rock Formations + Explore Jiufen
The Highlight
You can see a variety of unique rock formations that have developed over many years:
Elephant Nose Rock: A popular photo spot in Ruifang District. Note: The naturally formed elephant-shaped rock has unfortunately had its trunk broken and cannot be repaired. Please be aware of this.
Chief Rock: A cape that resembles the profile of an aboriginal chief.
Stone Candlestick: A series of conical rocks with a looped groove resembling a chandelier.
Mushroom Rock: Also known as "fungus-shaped rock," this formation can be seen here as well as at Yehliu Geopark.
The Experience
Half-Day Tour Itinerary:
13:00: Pickup from your hotel 13:00: Depart for Jiufen (with a stop at the Shisan Ceng Ruins and Golden Waterfall) 14:30: Explore Jiufen 16:00: Visit around Shenao Fishing Harbor 16:30: Visit Banzi Ao Park (including Chief Rock, Stone Candlestick, Mushroom Rock, and Elephant Nose Rock) - Free time for exploration 17:30: View Jiufen’s nighttime scenery from the Seaside Skywalk at Shenao Fishing Harbor (Note: Jiufen may not be visible depending on weather conditions) 18:30: Dinner at Keelung Miaokou Night Market (Dinner is at your own expense and not included in the tour fee) 19:30: Return to your hotel in Taipei
Full-Day Tour Itinerary:
11:00: Pickup from your hotel 11:40: Release sky lanterns at Shifen (Sky lantern experience is for 2-4 people per lantern; individual lanterns are not available) 12:20: Travel to Jiufen 13:00: Lunch at Jiufen "Jiu Ge Tea House" 14:00: Explore Jiufen (90 minutes) 16:00: Visit the Yin Yang Sea Observation Deck 16:20: Explore around Shenao Fishing Harbor 16:40: Visit Banzi Ao Park / Shenao Cape (free time for exploration) - including Elephant Nose Rock, Chief Rock, and Mushroom Rock 17:30: View Jiufen’s nighttime scenery from the Seaside Skywalk at Shenao Fishing Harbor 18:00: Depart for the night market 18:30: Dinner at Keelung Miaokou Night Market (Dinner is at your own expense and not included in the tour fee) 19:30: Return to your hotel in Taipei
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 13:00Pickup from your hotel
- 14:30Explore Jiufen
- 16:00Shenao Fishing Harbor Please Note: Elephant Nose Rock has experienced partial collapse.
- 16:30Banzi Ao Park
- 18:30Free time for dinner at Keelung Miaokou Night Market
- 19:30Drop-off at your hotel
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- The vehicle and guide are not exclusive to your group. If you wish to shorten the time at any sightseeing spots, the use of the vehicle and guide may not be available.
Vehicle Types:
- For 2 participants: Sedan
- For 3 to 6 participants: 9-seat van
Child Seat Requirements:
- Children under 4 years old or weighing less than 18 kg must use a child seat.
- One child seat is provided free of charge; additional seats incur a rental fee of NT$500 each.
Guide:
- A Japanese-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the entire tour.
Sky Lantern Experience:
- The sky lantern experience is available for 2 to 4 people per lantern. It is not possible to have one lantern per person.
Booking Information:
- Please provide the following details when booking: your name, date of birth, and passport number.
Participant Restrictions
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Japan
- Korea, Republic of
- Viet Nam
- Taiwan
Important Booking Information
●Please book this activity for a minimum of 2 participants. ●Tours may be canceled if the number of participants is fewer than 2. ●The guide will travel from Taipei by car and accompany you throughout the tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes as some areas can be hazardous. ●Dress in convenient clothing suitable for long periods of walking. ●Climbing to the top of Elephant Nose Rock is prohibited due to safety risks. ●There are no safety barriers, and any accidents are entirely at your own risk. ●Meals included in the tour may be served on large platters, in accordance with the typical style of Taiwanese restaurants. ●Additional menu items or beverages ordered separately will incur extra charges. ●If you wish to leave the tour early, please inform the guide on the day and sign the departure form. Please note that no adjustments to the tour fee will be made for early departures. ●Infants (under 2 years old) will not have meals or seating provided. ●Please bring personal items such as water, umbrellas, medications, sunscreen, or cold-weather clothing as needed ●To ensure the quality of the tour and respect the rights of other participants, please avoid bringing pets on the tour. ●Travel insurance coverage includes: Travel liability insurance of 2 million TWD, medical insurance of 200,000 TWD, travel accident insurance of 2 million TWD, and medical insurance of 200,000 TWD. Please provide necessary information at the time of booking. (Insurance costs are included in the tour fee.) ●The tour schedule may be altered or canceled due to weather, traffic conditions, or other factors. ●Refunds will not be provided for changes or cancellations due to natural disasters, war, riots, or flight cancellations/delays. ●Tours cannot be joined on the day of arrival in Taiwan. ●Reservation confirmations may be delayed until after weekends, Taiwanese public holidays, or the Lunar New Year period. ●The order of sightseeing may be adjusted based on the day's conditions. Please use the sightseeing times as a general reference.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 4 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 1 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)