Ultimate Taiwan Day Trip - Shifen & Jiufen Travel Guide from Taipei

[@FoodandFootprints]

Jiufen has such amazing views - but the old street is so packed!

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah agree, bumped into ppl couple of times haha

[@TurnItUpWorld]

Loved the drone footage throughout! Great way to capture the essence of the video and the location. Bravo!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank youuu🙏🏻🙏🏻 i finally can use my drone haha

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

It's funny to read other people's wishes on the flying lanterns! Such a sonder!

[@nickandhelmi]

which one? the korean one?

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

@@nickandhelmi all, in general I mean!

[@BK42Cycles]

I love the B-rolls...it is all on top!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks so much man😎

[@TurnItUpWorld]

LOVE This! Love how you had that 100k flying Lantern wish. It's ON!! Helmi's got skills there sleeping on the train standing up! LOL!!! YASSS!! What a great day in Taipei. What a gorgeous setting and the waterfall was amazing. What an impressive view from the tea house. AMAZING!! Great video.Thanks for taking us along.

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahahaa sleep deprivation from filming youtube while holiday 🤣🤣 she can literally sleep everywhere lol thanks guys, indeed beautiful town😍 oh yes amen to 100k!🙏🏻

[@rohanwarang55]

Love your videos, super cool at the same time informative. God bless and best luck for your future travels. Loved the soundtrack as well “lucid dreams”

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks so much Rohan😊🙏🏻

[@mariaandbryan]

The views are so so so so beautiful

[@nickandhelmi]

Agree, quite surprised this is in taiwan 😍

[@mariaandbryan]

Nick and Helmi yes indeed.

[@FoodandFootprints]

It’s like we’re reliving our trip to Shifen watching this! Loved the waterfall - nice drone shots there too

[@nickandhelmi]

Good memory & great place right greg 😍

[@PeterandYen]

Oooooo look at all those drone shots 😁👍 we'll be heading over there in March next year this video is super useful for. Thanks for the tips guys. Gonna need to fly our lantern and make a wish too 😊✌️

[@nickandhelmi]

Peter and Yen yash 🙌😬, giving you ideas before your trip 🙏😁✊

[@linnyunt]

Peter and Yen, please don't fly a sky lantern. They're bad for the environment, wildlife and have been known to cause fires resulting in injury and death.

[@PeterandYen]

@@linnyunt arrr yeah good point guess that's no wish then 😅

[@itsleslywindsor]

Watching this video coz we're going on that lantern festival this coming Feb. I had fun watching your videos. 😉😊

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks so much Lesly🙏 We saw lantern festival at night, it is going to be so beautiful😍 Hope you enjoy Shifen & Jiufen 😊

[@mariaandbryan]

Great opening Nick and Helmi! And the voice over is very motivational. One of the reason why you travel 👍🏼

[@nickandhelmi]

Indeed ☺️

[@HyunRalphJeong]

Always wanted to go to Taipei! The teahouse is really cool! No wonder why you need a reservation.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yup ralph don't make mistake like us haha.. book early😊

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

Taiwan! One of the most underrated country in SEA! And yet so easy to travel and so convenient, advanced and traditional at the same time. Great video guys! Drone shots and those slo-mo! 👍👍

[@nickandhelmi]

Agree, it's sometimes overlooked but really beautiful and most important thing is cheap haha..😊

[@setegukyakult]

Taiwan is not in SEA

[@mariaandbryan]

Awesome drone shots of the waterfall Nick

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks guys 😊🙏🏻

[@mariaandbryan]

Oh Niagara Falls is amazing! Especially from the Canadian side !! 😍😍😍

[@nickandhelmi]

Brb going to check Canada haha

[@mariaandbryan]

Nick and Helmi Hahahah

[@FoodandFootprints]

Those grilled stuffed chicken wings are amazing!! We stumbled onto them when we got off the train at Shifen

[@nickandhelmi]

I know! Sooo good, we wanted to buy another one but ended up hold our stomach for Jiufen😋

[@PuriandSue]

OMG the cinematic intro is epic!! 😍😍😍😍

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank youu sue😍😍

[@PuriandSue]

AWWWW that's super cute of Helmi writing Nick loves Helmi more!! You both are sooo sweet!!! 😍😍😍 Too much sugar for me today!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahahaa 🤣🤣 when u guys there make sure to write puri loves sue 3x more😆

[@mariaandbryan]

You guys have sooo much to do! So excited to see this

[@nickandhelmi]

We started day so early to do all haha

[@theglobalcitizenship]

This is AWESOME!!!!! I just got a travel assignment with TripAdvisor for Taiwan next month so I will be looking at your itinerary for ideas! Thank you! Very informative!

[@nickandhelmi]

The Global Citizenship wooo nice! Bring me w you haha 😁😁😁 how awesome mate cant wait to see the works

[@NinisCooking]

Oh yes, bring on the cinematic shots!!! 😍

[@nickandhelmi]

yup take a while for edit haha😆😅

[@NinisCooking]

@@nickandhelmi I can imagine, I see how much time Cy spend on editing already...

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Always add coriander. Interesting burritos. The cold ball soup also looks very good. Hahaha You made us laugh, Helmi! Beautiful video guys.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeahh they are all good🙌🏻😊

[@AussieAngeS]

Awe helmi was so tired she fell asleep on the train 😴 lol poor thing. This was really cool, that lantern was fantastic, the waterfall though 😍such a great video thank you for sharing.

[@nickandhelmi]

lol yeah we slept quite late the night before & woke up early in the morning 😆 Thanks so much angie, glad you enjoy the video. Definitely worth visiting these two places in Taiwan😀

[@AnSEpisodes]

View from Jiufen is definitely amazing! ^^ yep we like the ice cream too but without coriander haha ^^

[@nickandhelmi]

hahaa cmon try with coriander LOL

[@stufr.travel]

Wow those falls look stunning!! But I loved the lanterns as well. Asian mode 😂😂😂😂. You will hit the 100K for sure. You guys are soooo on your way there. Great content and even more: you two together! 🤩🤩🤩

[@nickandhelmi]

Awww amen! Thanks so much dennis haha😆😆

[@esterkurniawan3841]

Such a good editing skill, really enjoyed watching your video.. the content, graphic are impressive. Well done :)

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much Ester, really appreciate it 🙏🏻😊

[@papajunewalker9420]

Shifen and Jiufen is worth to visit. It's nice!

[@nickandhelmi]

Yep definitely 🥰🥰

[@AnSEpisodes]

We'll be going to Shifen too! so excited to write our wishes on that lantern too haha ^^

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahaha yess definitely have to write it. when are u going to taiwan?

[@AnSEpisodes]

@@nickandhelmi Early Dec ^^ can't wait!

[@mariaandbryan]

Love waterfalls 😍😍😍

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeahh cant wait to see niagara😍

[@mariaandbryan]

Nick and Helmi well you better go after August or else 🤛

[@TravelwithTommy]

Wonderful Taipei video Nick & Helmi. It has been awhile since I travel in Taipei and other beautiful cities in Taiwan. Nowadays I only transit in Taipei. Watching your lovely video make me want to go back there.

[@nickandhelmi]

Heyy Tommy, how are you? Definitely should stay in Taipei for few days hehe. There are alot to do & eat 😊

[@TravelwithTommy]

I am fine Nick & Helmi. Yes I should ho back there.

[@feedmeimei]

Such great broll shots as always 😍

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you☺️☺️

[@thetravellinghobitt]

Hey guys I love the paper balloons that you write what you wished for... apart.... Xpart😂😂 Helmi is so funny!

[@nickandhelmi]

Lolll i know helmi helmi🤣🤣🤣

[@AaronandClaire]

The waterfall does look amazing! As Helmi says, it's smaller than Naiagara falls but definitely worth visiting! Loved the video! Now, we badly want to go traveling.😍😆

[@nickandhelmi]

It is amazing place to visit aaron & claire 😍 start planning, taiwan - korea is not far at all 😆

[@bearsandbutters]

Hey you two!! Great to see you on your Taipei day trip! Those are such cool lanterns you got to write on. We would totally do that if we were there. The waterfall was so beautiful as we are huge fans of waterfalls.. This is completely different than Niagara falls, but so stunning! We were cracking up when Helmi was holding the umbrella and you said "Asian mode: on" LOL!!! That's cool that the train comes through the middle of the town. Sucks you missed the one train, but glad you had some food while waiting for the next!! The drone shots are amazing!! Thanks for taking us with you and lots of love to you both!! Have a great week!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks bears & butters🙏 I can imagine you two will definitely write funny wishes in the lantern haha.. Ahh one day definitely will visit Niagara falls for real. Hahaa i know, love to make fun of Helmi sometimes lol

[@Jesscbee]

Awesome tips guys! I loved Jiufen when I went Taiwan. Haven't been Shifen, looks amazing though!

[@nickandhelmi]

Definitely worth to visit Jess, next trip😄😊

[@PuriandSue]

Puri: I'm super in love with the cinematics and you gave that beautiful place an extremely peaceful vibe! I would purposefully "miss" that train; I mean look that those wings!! :P Totally LOVE this video guys!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you puri🙌🏻🙌🏻 yes that chicken wings, damn good!

[@PuriandSue]

The Jiufen city looks amazing, but so is the view around it!!! We live for coriander! Gotta try it if we visit Jiufen!! So much good food!!!! HAHAHAHA Helmi so naughty😆But dang those taro balls looks so yummy!!! Totally love the drone shots!! Awesome video Nick and Helmi, can't wait for the next!!! 😍 😍 😍 Love the music choice btw!

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahahaa yeahh sue, naughty😏😏 puri needs to post video to get music inspiration haha

[@FoodandFootprints]

One of us loved that ice cream roll with cilantro! The other...not so much 🤣

[@nickandhelmi]

You know me well 🙄

[@unowhotravelchannel]

Super travels guys and a great travel guide! Lovely you got to fly your kite too! Thanks for sharing 😎👍💕🌈🌈🌈

[@nickandhelmi]

thank you so much guys, have a wonderful week 🙌

[@PuriandSue]

Damn that waterfall shot is incredible 😍😍😍

[@nickandhelmi]

I know right😍😍

[@ritamanglona6672]

Thanks for sharing. We will definitely hit the places on our next trip.

[@nickandhelmi]

Hope you enjoy Rita 😊

[@gpedersen6752]

WOW beautiful city! The views are breathtaking. Awesome job! Have a great day and huge like from us 👍❤🙂😍😀🌹👏👌

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it🙂

[@PogiboyProductions]

Very cool! We need to visit Taiwan one of these days! Almost an hour train ride... love the waterfall views though!! That lantern festival is awesome.. I need to try that.. Great drone shots!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Definitely worth to visit, beautiful town & great street food too😊

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

How stunning are the surrounding areas of Taipei 👌

[@nickandhelmi]

Honestly we really love cities outside Taipei, so pretty

[@nazfromqueens]

Hey guys great places! You got your drone up there too. It was too windy when we went. Such a cool place and a must see for anyone going to taipei!

[@nickandhelmi]

Definitely worth to visit right dan & naz. Yeah I finally "released" my baby up to the sky 😂

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Super poetic VO and beautiful footage. Like to see Helmi as the muse of the videos. Asian Niagara Falls!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks guys🙏🏻🙏🏻 haha yeah use helmi as muse 😂 tiny niagara falls lol

[@loveluggage8986]

Definitely inspiring video! Love how you guys give step by step on how to get to the places you go. Great job guys! I hope your wish comes true Helmi and you guys can keep creating many more videos to come!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much both🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Victoria_Lee]

Whoa the waterfall looks incredible! Actually all the drone shots! Hahaha Helmi dozing off on the train 😂My friends from Taiwan were always praising the good food there and after seeing it in your video there's no doubt about it! 😍

[@nickandhelmi]

Yes victoria lots of great food and great scenery, you should visit one day 😊

[@DuboisFamilyDinner]

Your video is so beautiful! Cool places to explore!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks guys, much appreciated🙏🏻😊

[@adventureswithbl2497]

Not cool to film Helmi sleeping...hehehe.... Beautiful video and many many great shots! So amazing. It's beautiful weather when you guys are there!

[@nickandhelmi]

hahaa too funny not to film 😂😆 indeed, we were blessed with beautiful weather that day. thank you so much, glad you enjoy it😀

[@promiserodriguez7553]

Taiwan is one on my bucket list. You always amaze me with the trip and food reviews that you share with us. Amazing vlog. Thank you so much.

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Yes Taiwan is worth to go 🥰

[@freyachandra1869]

Love this video! Keep up the great work and best of luck with your youtube channel :)

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much freya🙌🏻😊

[@EmpatheticWanderers]

Absolutely love Taipei! I really want to get back there as soon as I can to explore Kaoshiung. Great video as always!

[@nickandhelmi]

We visited Kaoshiung too and loved it 😍🙌🏻 It will be another video hehe :)

[@EmpatheticWanderers]

Nick and Helmi can’t wait to watch!

[@feedmeimei]

The ice cream in the ice cream burrito is vanilla? Usually it's taro, pineapple, etc

[@nickandhelmi]

Yup but very light vanilla flavour tho 😋

[@onlyinaustralia7641]

Helmi was so tired on the train Hope your wish come true guys Nick and Helmi 100K You present this place so beautifully It's really worth visiting Hopefully one say we can experience this too Thanks for sharing guys Have a great week ahead

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks John🙏🏻 Hope you have great week too. Helmi can sleep anywhere, literally hahaa.. Taiwan is really good place to visit, definitely worth it 🥰

[@MYLife-ow1zi]

great vlog as always~!! nice drone shot~!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much🙏🏻😊

[@yongyong319]

Helmi looks so pretty in that long white dress :) wow so many beautiful places!! Haha Asian mode on 🤣🤣 I wanna try that peanut ice cream roll with cilantro... ooh chewy taro balls! I like Taiwanese desserts. I see some Korean words on signboards. I guess there are many Korean tourists traveling to Taiwan :)

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahaa yeah asian mode 😎 indeed there are many Korean tourists in Taiwan. It is quite close only few hours flight hehe

[@kalakalachuchu]

I love the content in this video! Thanks for showing us. I also love your camera. What camera you're using?

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it😄 I use sony a7iii camera

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Nice guide guys... Could see you were enjoying yourselves 😍

[@nickandhelmi]

We were really enjoyed the day trip, fun time ☺️

[@PuriandSue]

I'm sure your channel will hit 100K subs!! You guys make such awesome videos, we're looking forward to your trip back here, for the 1M subs wish by then!! 😍😍😍

[@nickandhelmi]

Only one word: Amen!🙏🏻 :)

[@PuriandSue]

@@nickandhelmi 🤩

[@PuriandSue]

May your wishes come true Nick and Helmi!!! We're rooting for you guys!!!

[@nickandhelmi]

We're rooting for two of u too!

[@nazfromqueens]

Jiufen is so cool. Like out of a movie set. All looks familiar we felt like we were there w u guys! We even ate the same foods😉

[@nickandhelmi]

Oh really?! We tried the fish balls too in Jiufen old street and so delicious😋

I am fan yours from Vietnam 🇻🇳 Like video 👍

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much 😄🙏

[@mariaandbryan]

Never watched spirited away... we will look for it ...

[@nickandhelmi]

One of the best anime, must watch it 😊

[@mariaandbryan]

Nick and Helmi better than one piece? Bleach? Better than naruto??

[@jolintruong6263]

I love Taiwan! It's a fabulous country, hope one day I will get a chance to go there

[@nickandhelmi]

Definitely one of the best country in SEA to visit truong 😍😊

[@kimple8]

im going to Taiwan in a week time.....thanks for this video! great help. wanted to do a DYI

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

You know what? Miyazaki never confirmed he got inspiration from Jiufen for Spirited Away! We got it wrong too! Don't know who started the rumor, but you can find some reddits about it. Still, a very nice place! Love the old street and the huge teahouse!

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah we read about it too but that A-mei teahouse decoration looks like from the movie 😆 Anyway, true it is still nice place to visit 😊

[@NinisCooking]

Really loved this episode, that makes me want to travel badlyyyy! And the sure thing is, if I go somewhere, I know where to get informations from. All the tips you guys give are so valuable, this is really an amazing work! 😊👍

[@nickandhelmi]

thank you so much Nin, glad you enjoy the video🙌

[@EmaVaneVlogs]

meatball dumpling looked new to me! Helmi sleeping while standing hehehe.

[@nickandhelmi]

I know right and it's red too haha.. well helmi can sleep literally anywhere 🤣🤣

[@CMPurnama]

Man your channel is gonna blow up fast real soon! 100k is just around the corner🔥Such amazing content as always and the quality is just on point! Can't wait to witness your future successes unravel. Safe travel Nick & Helmi!🙏🏻

[@nickandhelmi]

Michael Purnama aww makasi 🙏😆 amen! We hope so!!

[@LeighAnneMarie]

Wow I didn't realize that Taiwan is such a gorgeous country!!

[@nickandhelmi]

I know right leigh-anne marie 😍😍 despite all those yummy street food, Taiwan got beautiful scenery

[@MacySiboni]

amazing place ,I enjoyed watching

[@nickandhelmi]

thank you so much macy 😊

[@rjrobera3191]

Very interesting video with great Tips. It will be helpful for my Taiwan trip next month. :)

[@nickandhelmi]

thank you so much, glad it's useful. we will have more taiwan videos :) stay tuned hehe

[@rjrobera3191]

Awesome more power to you guys!

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Wowww we want those taro balls too. Looks great. Reminds us of “biji salak” dessert in Indo, yumm been a while since we made it ourselves. *Run to supermaket to buy sweet potato 🍠 🏃‍♀️ *

[@nickandhelmi]

Damn been a while biji salakk

[@Gigichew]

Your version of “Niagara falls” was very cute ☺️

[@nickandhelmi]

Hehe tiny version 😅

[@weepeng]

thank you for this amazing video. love it

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much😁

[@TravelInteresante]

These videos are really making us want to add Taiwan on to a future trip to Asia. Steve has made it to Niagara falls and still owes me a trip... Definitely feels more green than the area around Niagara falls though!

[@nickandhelmi]

You guys definitely need to check out Taiwan❤ Ohh we would love to visit Niagara one day 🤞🏻

[@EmaVaneVlogs]

Thank you for your kind words my friend! Its nice to get to know you more, that your catholic too.

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks ema🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JaniceFung]

AYYY THOSE DRONE SHOTS DOE

[@nickandhelmi]

Ohh YESSS jan jan. How's hk?

[@HangryByNature]

Did you wish for 100k subs? Hehe. That's an epic waterfall! Makes our waterfalls in Australia look a bit like a joke. OMG I need a Taiwan 7 Eleven tour. I wanna know what they sell inside lol.. saw it in the background and triggered. Taiwanese street food looks ahhh-mazing! Seriously, once again, sickkkk drone shots, man! Catching up on your vids since being on Japan hiatus.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yup helmi did, hope for the moon hahaa😜 7 Eleven is amazing in Taiwan but we didn't do the tour as there are so many ppl already cover it haha.. Damn we really missed Japan, you guys must be having holiday blues now..

[@feedmeimei]

Haha didn't get a chance to go to shifen & jiufen this trip😞 last time I went was in 2016!

[@nickandhelmi]

Ohh noo, has it changed much since 2016?

[@NinisCooking]

The drone shots are just wonderful. Is it new ?

[@nickandhelmi]

Yup Nin, new addition to my expensive toy 😆😅

[@NinisCooking]

@@nickandhelmi I won't even tell Cy about it, he would be so jealous! 😂

[@kevinandange]

Great video guys, will definitely be heading to Taipei. We've just subbed to help you get to 100k subs, as per your lantern wish.

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks guys🥰🙏🏼

[@Chrismassiegolf]

I can see you guys getting to 100k in the next 2-3 years and maybe even sooner

[@nickandhelmi]

Amen to that Chris hahaa🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@feedmeimei]

Nono Spirited Away is inspired by Jiufen, not the other way around

[@nickandhelmi]

Ya lol😂

[@GraceonTour]

Missing Taiwan so much! 🇹🇼

[@nickandhelmi]

Great country to visit right grace ☺️

[@simplyrej9837]

So beautiful

[@nickandhelmi]

Indeed rej🥰🥰

[@mariaandbryan]

We got helmis approval on the burrito dessert ! 😀

[@nickandhelmi]

Would you try it with cilantro?😏

[@mariaandbryan]

Nick and Helmi I would as much as I don’t like cilantro ! We are also trying spicy foods lately so we can get accustomed to be open to try spicy food. We need helmis help with that though

[@thetravellinghobitt]

Yummy ice cream rolls looks good! But that meatballs looks raw and bloody! 😳 ... “the balls are really Chewy...” lol 🤣 it sounds really wrong Helmi! But overall the architecture is amazing! It really looks like Spirited Away! Even the set up of the place! Really nice trip guys! 👍🏼🤗❤️😘🥰

[@nickandhelmi]

Oh no, that meatball is fully cooked. The red thingy is from the red yeast, i know looks like blood hahaa😂 yup, capture helmi's honest opinion about the balls 😏 thanks neil, hope you can visit taiwan 😍

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

love learning about Taipei new friend here

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much🙏🏻

[@SenjaAldee]

so pretty from the above

[@nickandhelmi]

Indeed senja 😊

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Sending off the lantern is a nice thing to do 😊

[@nickandhelmi]

You guys definitely will enjoy this too👍🏻

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

We would pick the same one! Maria's hand writing is terrible too. LOL

[@nickandhelmi]

Ohh really hahaa... my handwriting is not bad, only i can read 🤣

[@RudyVisuals]

Awwwesome episode guys! The train tracks look very similar to the one in Hanoi! The views from the top of Jiufen looked great. What drone did you use for those shots? The taro balls looked nice too, reminds me a little bit of es kacang or cendol kind of dishes.

[@nickandhelmi]

thanks man, glad this turns out well. Yeah i just realized the train track is really similar like Hanoi (we never been to Hanoi but watched video about it lol) I used Mavic 2 pro zoom, damn expensive toy haha😅 oh yes like es kacang, so true!

[@blumenmaedchen115]

Very interesting video 👍

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you so much🙏🏻😊

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

For once, we can say we had exactly ALL the same food you showed/ate on the video! (Plus some more 😂)

[@nickandhelmi]

hahaha really?!! well, we actually ate fish balls & the glutinous rice too 😆 just didn't include them in this episode haha

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

@@nickandhelmi we had them too 😁😁

[@PuriandSue]

Missed the train? no worries, we're gonna have some stuffed chicken wings! Looks so good!!

[@nickandhelmi]

It was good, got rice inside 😋

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

A standing cat knap 😻

[@nickandhelmi]

Yaa 😸

[@mazhavillokam4187]

Good one !

[@nickandhelmi]

thank you so much mazhavil 🙂