We took the train from Ruifang. The train is useful except that the interval between trains can be improved. On weekdays, around lunch time one has to wait for more than 1 hr for the next train. Fortunately, there are many shops and a food street just opposite Ruifang railway station.

If you want to do thee sky lantern, Shi Fen is the place to do it. It's just extra special when a rraft of lanterns rise together and seperate to their own paths. Great atmosphere, especially when the whistle blows to clear the rails for the train to rumble though the main street where you had just released your lantern.... More

Went on this train today, 6th Apr. Rained the whole day, but was still able to see the place. We went straight to Jintong from Ruifang, then worked our way back to Pingxi and Shifen. The attractions in Jintong were pretty run down, so the only thing to do was to walk the old street, which was pretty short, and... More

Stop by Houtong, Ping Xi and Shi Fen station along this railway line. Each town have its own unique point. Enjoyed the visiting the 3 stations and the nice food in the town. Recommend to allocate at least 3-4 hours so that you can enjoy the beauty of Ping Xi.

Ping Hsi is a small village in Taipei's mountain and famous for its own feature: sky lantern. You may go there by train, a good way but the train is REALLY crowd which is filled with tourists most of the time. Or you may take a bus, and it's about 30 minutes to arrive the lovely village. If you're a... More

We had fun taking the railway track to different stations. As we were there late, we could only go to Jingtong and shifen. As there is specific train timing at each stations (about an hour per interview), so one should take notice of the timing at the stations. Buy the all day pass - NT52/pax for unlimited travel along the... More

It is 19 March - our 1 day trip to Pingxi, have your camera ready.The journey starts from Taipei Main Station, Approach the Taipei Railway ticket counter (TRA) to purchase a train ticket to Rueifang Station. Journey time less than 40 mins. (Cost depending on train type based on time of your desired departure - I paid NT 49. For... More

The journey will take you alteast an hour via train, but it is worth the travel. Stopped by Pingsi, Jingtong and Shifen station. The 30mins walk to Shifen waterfall was worth the effort. Releasing lantern was fun :)

I had wanted to release sky lantern and heard that Pingxi / Shifen is the place to go. I would strongly recommend that you do abit of research on how to get there and if you are planning to explore most of the stops along the Ping Hsi line, do set off early and cater 1 whole day to slowly... More