Shifen Old Street
A railway-side old street on the Pingxi Line, where you write wishes on sky lanterns right beside the tracks — Shifen Waterfall is within walking distance.
Family · 2-Day Charter
Taipei & Yilan Family 2-Day Tour
The National Palace Museum's Children's Gallery and sky lanterns in Shifen, then a second day of craft DIY at Yilan's Traditional Arts Center and rainbow-candy making at the toy factory — an easygoing little family getaway.
Overview
Tour Overview
Day 1 is all Taipei: interactive exhibits at the National Palace Museum's Children's Gallery and a stroll through the Shilin Residence rose garden, then an afternoon in Shifen to release sky lanterns on the old street and walk to Shifen Waterfall. Day 2 heads into Yilan for craft workshops at the National Center for Traditional Arts, the Lanyang Museum and rainbow-candy DIY at the Yilan Toy Factory, finishing with sea views at Mr. Brown Coffee Castle in Toucheng.
Perfect for families with kids aged 3–12, blending hands-on DIY, nature and culture. With 10 hours of charter per day, the pace and every stop can be adjusted around your children.
Highlights
Tour Highlights
- Interactive exhibits at the National Palace Museum's Children's Gallery — kids learn through play
- Sky lantern DIY on Shifen Old Street, a must-do experience for every kid
- Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan's 'Little Niagara' — an easy 20-minute walk
- Craft workshops at the Traditional Arts Center: glove puppetry and pulled-sugar candy DIY
- Rainbow-candy DIY and slides at the Yilan Toy Factory — a kids' favorite
- Sea-view photo stop at Mr. Brown Coffee Castle in Toucheng
Day by Day
Daily Itinerary
DAY1
Taipei: Interactive Culture + Old Street Adventures
- Depart from Taipei
- National Palace Museum (Children's Gallery, interactive exhibits, 1.5h)
- Shilin Residence rose garden (outdoor stroll, photos, free entry)
- Lunch
- Shifen Old Street (Pingxi railway line, sky lantern DIY — a must-do for kids)
- Shifen Waterfall (Taiwan's 'Little Niagara', easy 20-minute walk)
- Return to Taipei or continue to Yilan (overnight in Yilan)
Lunch Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine (Shilin main branch) / Shilin Night Market steak Stay Yilan
DAY2
Yilan: Crafts + Traditional Arts + Sweet Treats
- National Center for Traditional Arts (craft workshops, glove puppetry, pulled-sugar candy DIY, 2h)
- Lanyang Museum (local Yilan culture in a striking triangular building kids find fascinating)
- Lunch
- Yilan Toy Factory (rainbow-candy DIY and slides — a kids' favorite, 1.5h)
- Mr. Brown Coffee Castle in Toucheng (sea-view photo stop, great shots for mom)
- Return to Taipei
Lunch Buffet lunch at Evergreen Resort Hotel Jiaoxi / Wunuan Hakka Restaurant, Yilan Stay —
💡 Book Traditional Arts Center combo tickets online in advance — on-site queues can be long on weekends
Price
Pricing Details
Every tour is quoted individually based on group size, dates and vehicle type. Tell us your departure date and party size, and a travel consultant will reply with a tailored quote.
Included
- Private vehicle and local Taiwanese driver throughout
- 10 hours of vehicle use per day
- Fuel, tolls and parking fees
- Transfers to every attraction, with flexible adjustments
- Full protection of a licensed Class A travel agency
Not Included
- Accommodation (we can help arrange it on request)
- Attraction tickets and activity fees
- Meals (local restaurant recommendations included — dine as you like)
- Personal expenses
※ Overtime vehicle use and final arrangements are confirmed by your travel consultant.
Attractions
Featured Attractions
Lanyang Museum
Yilan's local culture museum, whose striking triangular architecture fills kids with curiosity.
National Palace Museum
The Children's Gallery turns priceless artifacts into interactive games kids can play and learn from.
FAQ
What ages is this family itinerary suited to?
It is designed for families with children aged 3–12. The Children's Gallery at the National Palace Museum, the craft workshops at the National Center for Traditional Arts and the rainbow-candy DIY at the Yilan Toy Factory are all hands-on, and the pace is deliberately unhurried. Let us know in advance if you need a stroller or child seats.
What does the charter fee cover?
A private vehicle and local Taiwanese driver throughout, 10 hours of vehicle use per day, fuel, tolls and parking fees, plus the full protection of a licensed Class A travel agency. Accommodation, attraction tickets and activity fees, meals and personal expenses are not included (local restaurant recommendations are included, so you can dine as you like).
Do we stay in Yilan on the first night?
Yes. Night one is in Yilan, so day two starts straight at the National Center for Traditional Arts instead of an early-morning dash from Taipei. Your travel consultant can help book the hotel.
If the kids get tired, can we head back to the hotel early?
Of course. With 10 hours of vehicle use a day and your driver alongside you the whole time, you can cut a stop short, return to the hotel early or add a convenience-store run on the spot. That flexibility is exactly why families travel by charter.
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