Shifen Waterfall Walk Area
Shifen Waterfall Walk Area
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia27,390 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 March 18, 2023
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ngumuihua
Malaysia262 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Wonderful walk from bus stop to Shifen waterfall.
footpath, across the bridge. need to cross to bridges. reach different section of small & big waterfalls.
Enjoyable walk & exercise through the trail.
public amenity are available.
A lot of old street eateries & shops selling souvenirs.
The most attraction is tourists buy paper lanterns to fly into the sky.
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footpath, across the bridge. need to cross to bridges. reach different section of small & big waterfalls.
Enjoyable walk & exercise through the trail.
public amenity are available.
A lot of old street eateries & shops selling souvenirs.
The most attraction is tourists buy paper lanterns to fly into the sky.
thanks
Written April 9, 2019
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PixLim
Shanghai Region, China196 contributions
Mar 2019
We experienced the splendor of Shifen Waterfall. As I felt the vapor from d Waterfall, I felt like jumping into the little lake for a nice swim. View it from different spots to get different photo shots. Nice morning.
Written March 28, 2019
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Mokisen
Singapore, Singapore180 contributions
What a disappointment! Lovely walk down to the river side and across a suspension bridge to the train tracks. Only to arrive at the boarded up entrance of the waterfalls viewing platform. It's closed for renovations till year end.
Written November 6, 2014
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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 October 25, 2020
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Sandyang
East Brunswick, NJ1,372 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Our visit to the waterfall was part of a tour and for me it was the highlight of the trip. The walk to the waterfall is very nice and with beautiful surroundings. All in all, we had a great time, took some great pictures and enjoy a nice walk.
Written February 27, 2019
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Jen MonteCarlo
Dammam, Saudi Arabia396 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
It is also a must see in Taiwan where a majestic water falls give life to every scenery. Great timing to go during summer to see the full view of the water falls.
Written September 25, 2018
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rayh354
Melbourne, Australia30 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
The walk to the waterfall was easy enough. There are several viewing platforms and some older folks may find it challenging to reach some of these platforms. The waterfall is small but it is simply beautiful. Worth the visit.
Written March 26, 2018
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donavan94563
Orinda, CA210 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Shifen is well known for the Shifen Waterfall (十分大瀑布), a 20 meter tall waterfall that creates a rainbow as it splashes into the lake, widely regarded as the most scenic in all of Taiwan. Because of its horseshoe shape and powerful flow, it is nicknamed the Little Niagara of Taiwan.
The local train station is located approximately a 10 minute walk down the river from the waterfall area. Local taxis can take you there if the weather is too hot.
While at Shifen Waterfall, you can stop at the visitor center to cool off, buy snacks and use the restroom. There is no entrance fee.
From the visitor center its about another 10-15 minute short easy walk/hike to the falls. Along the way, you may notice some interesting holes in the riverbed. At various points along the river, the uneven flow of the water creates vortexes that traps passing rocks, causing them to spin and carve deep holes. This constant erosive action has produced potholes.
Once you arrive at the waterfall, there is a snack stand and various viewing areas. Since we were there in the middle of summer the falls were not as impressive as many of the pictures shown, however worth a look.
The best time to go is after a heavy rain.
The local train station is located approximately a 10 minute walk down the river from the waterfall area. Local taxis can take you there if the weather is too hot.
While at Shifen Waterfall, you can stop at the visitor center to cool off, buy snacks and use the restroom. There is no entrance fee.
From the visitor center its about another 10-15 minute short easy walk/hike to the falls. Along the way, you may notice some interesting holes in the riverbed. At various points along the river, the uneven flow of the water creates vortexes that traps passing rocks, causing them to spin and carve deep holes. This constant erosive action has produced potholes.
Once you arrive at the waterfall, there is a snack stand and various viewing areas. Since we were there in the middle of summer the falls were not as impressive as many of the pictures shown, however worth a look.
The best time to go is after a heavy rain.
Written August 4, 2017
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Singapoorean
Singapore87 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
If you have seen the Niagara falls, then this is like a super mini version. I wasnt too impressed but again its probably good for those who hasnt seen the real thing.
Written January 23, 2017
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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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- Shifen Waterfall Walk Area is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Hotels near Shifen Waterfall Walk Area:
- (0.09 mi) Shifen Traveler Homestay
- (0.25 mi) Louachu
- (0.31 mi) Shifen Memories Small Hotel
- (0.37 mi) Herwan Hotel
- (0.40 mi) Shi-Fen-Xing-Fu
- Restaurants near Shifen Waterfall Walk Area:
- (0.01 mi) Shifen Sister Cooks
- (0.03 mi) Zou Wei de Ka Fei
- (0.03 mi) Mr Q
- (0.10 mi) Shi Fen Eatery
- (0.10 mi) Peanut Ice Cream Roll
- Attractions near Shifen Waterfall Walk Area:
- (0.03 mi) Sky Lantern Grandma
- (0.03 mi) San Jie Mei Tian Deng
- (0.06 mi) Shifen Old Street
- (0.05 mi) Shifenliao
- (0.13 mi) Jingan Bridge
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