Want to explore Taipei’s stunning landscapes as the seasons change? This Taipei Private Car Tour Guide provides various one-day tour options to experience the different seasonal beauties of Taipei! Additionally, James Private Car will introduce you to popular one-day tour routes in Taipei, ensuring you create unforgettable travel memories in Taiwan’s capital city – Taipei!
Public Transportation
Taipei has the most developed metro system in Taiwan, operating since 1996. If you’re traveling to Taipei and staying near major MRT stations in the city center, you can easily reach most major attractions like the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Zoo, Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, or Maokong Gondola by just taking the MRT and walking.
If you’re only planning to visit attractions within the city and have strong legs for walking, the combination of public transportation (MRT) and taxis will be more than enough to meet your needs!
Self-Rental Cars
Taipei Private Car Tour
If you want to visit tourist spots around Taipei that are not accessible by MRT, then opting for a Taipei private car one-day tour service is the best choice! The benefits of private car tours include the driver’s familiarity with local attractions, helping with itinerary planning, and smoother driving routes.
Additionally, you don’t need to worry about two of the most frustrating issues: driving risks and parking time. These are all handled by the private car driver. Once you reach the destination, you can simply get out and enjoy the attractions while the driver finds a parking space and rests.
For a Taipei private car one-day tour, you can ask the driver to plan the route, or you can suggest attractions for the driver to include in the journey. For example, a recent popular route could include a visit to the “Shiding Handmade Noodles,” combined with a trip to Shenkeng Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Sky Lantern, and Jiufen Old Street, creating a perfect one-day tour in Taipei.
2. Top 3 Popular Taipei Private Car One-Day Tour Routes
If you’re interested in exploring the outskirts of Taipei, here are the top 3 most popular private car one-day tour routes that are frequently inquired about:
⭐ Yehliu Geopark – Queen’s Head 🚘 Shifen Waterfall 🚘 Shifen Sky Lantern Blessing 🚘 Yin Yang Sea 🚘 Golden Waterfall 🚘 Jiufen Old Street
⭐ Yin Yang Sea 🚘 Golden Waterfall 🚘 Jiufen Old Street 🚘 Shifen Waterfall 🚘 Shifen Sky Lantern Blessing 🚘 Keelung Night Market
⭐ Beitou Geothermal Valley 🚘 Yangmingshan Flower Clock Plaza 🚘 Xiaoyoukeng Volcano Crater 🚘 Jinshan Old Street 🚘 Fuguijiao Fishing Port 🚘 Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf 🚘 Tamsui Old Street
The cost for the above Taipei private car one-day tour attractions varies depending on the vehicle type and tour duration. James has fully disclosed all the related details on the official website, and also has a dedicated article to discuss private car tour pricing!
3. Can the Taipei Private Car Tour Route Be Customized?
Taipei private car tours can absolutely be customized! While we’ve already provided the top 3 popular routes earlier, you might have visited these places many times and want to explore somewhere new.
At this point, you can share the attractions you’ve found online or the places you’d like to visit with James Private Car. James is very familiar with Taipei’s attractions and will consider your budget, route, and time to flexibly incorporate the desired spots into the plan, creating the best itinerary with more time for sightseeing and visiting more places!
4. Recommended Spring Taipei Private Car Tour Attractions
Yangmingshan
Yangmingshan is undoubtedly a year-round favorite for Taipei private car tours! Taiwan’s spring lasts from late March to late June. During this time, you can visit Yangmingshan to enjoy the following: from March to April, you can go to Zhuzihu to pick calla lilies, and from May to June, you can admire the gorgeous hydrangea flowers in full bloom!
Jiufen Old Street
Jiufen Old Street is also one of the famous Taipei private car tour destinations. From April to May during spring is the wild lily season, and these beautiful flowers bloom in Jiufen Old Street and surrounding areas such as Jiufen Mountain and Jinguashi, bringing a refreshing atmosphere to this ancient mountain town.
In addition, the wild lily season is often accompanied by various cultural and artistic events, such as outdoor music performances, street art displays, and traditional performances by local residents, allowing visitors to immerse themselves more deeply in the culture and way of life in Jiufen.
5. Recommended Summer Taipei Private Car Tour Attractions
Dadaocheng Wharf and Yanping Riverside Park
The ” Dadaocheng Summer Festival” was held at Dadaocheng Wharf and Yanping Riverside Park, with one of the most anticipated events being the fireworks show. If the event continues in 2025, everyone is welcome to join and participate!
Fulong Beach
The Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival is held annually! Located on the northeast coast, from Yanliao to Fulong Beach, it boasts a three-kilometer stretch of golden sandy beach.
The sand here is high-quality quartz sand, soft and fine, with a velvet-like texture. Additionally, the sand’s excellent plasticity when in contact with water makes it easy to shape, which is why it has been recognized by the World Sand Sculpture Association as one of the best sand sculpting locations in Taiwan!
Every summer (starting in early June), a sand sculpture exhibition lasts for over a hundred days, making it one of the top private car tour destinations in Taipei for the summer!
6. Recommended Fall Taipei Private Car Tour Attractions
Jinguashi Gold Ecological Park
This museum park is located in the mountainous area of Keelung. In addition to its rich mining history exhibits, autumn brings a special charm to the area, where visitors can enjoy the fall colors and vibrant maple leaves.
As the autumn winds begin to cool the mountains, the leaves start to change colors, with maple trees, persimmon trees, and other deciduous species displaying captivating shades of red, orange, and yellow under the sunlight. Jinguashi, located in the outskirts of Taipei, is one of the must-see private car tour destinations in Taipei!
Jiufen Mountain Town
Starting from the end of October, Jiufen Mountain Town enters autumn. During this time, the pampas grass on the slopes begins to bloom, initially with colorful blooms, gradually transforming into clusters of shining silver-white flower spikes as the season progresses. This beautiful scene complements the northeast coast of Taiwan, offering a stunning panoramic view.
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake, located in New Taipei City, is surrounded by emerald green waters and mountains. In autumn, the maple trees and other vegetation around the lake turn golden yellow and orange-red, making the scenery even more spectacular. Boating on Emerald Lake, accompanied by the cool autumn breeze, creates a serene and elegant atmosphere.
7. Recommended Winter Taipei Private Car Tour Attractions
Pingxi
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is hugely popular among both domestic and international tourists. This festival has been recognized by international media outlets like Discovery Channel and CNN as one of the “must-visit festivals in the world.” Every year, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is grandly held on the day of the Lantern Festival!
On that day, Pingxi is always filled with crowds. Hundreds of sky lanterns gather together and slowly ascend into the sky. This spectacular sight is truly a must-experience event during the Lunar New Year and is one of the best private car tour destinations in Taipei!
Beitou
When it comes to Beitou, it’s impossible not to think of hot springs, especially during the chilly winter months—Beitou is the place to be! Located in the outskirts of Taipei, Beitou is a famous hot spring destination in Taiwan, renowned for its rich geothermal resources. Wondering which hot springs in Beitou are the best?
Stay tuned and come discover James’ Taipei private car one-day tour service for a unique experience!
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