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Shihfen Waterfall to open free of charge at the end of this year

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Shihfen Waterfall is the largest curtain-style waterfall in Taiwan and one of the must-visit attractions for travelers coming from Pingxi. However, in the past, the land surrounding the waterfall was acquired by a private company, which erected tall fences as a barrier, requiring visitors who wished to go there to pay...

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Shihfen Waterfall is the largest curtain-style waterfall in Taiwan and one of the must-visit attractions for travelers coming from Pingxi. However, in the past, the land surrounding the waterfall was acquired by a private company, which erected tall fences as a barrier, requiring visitors who wished to see the full view of the waterfall to pay an “entrance fee.”

With a drop of about 20 meters and a width of approximately 40 meters, Shihfen Waterfall features outer rock layers that incline opposite to the direction of the water flow, making it a reverse inclined-layer waterfall. This characteristic is similar to that of North America’s Niagara Falls, earning it the nickname “Taiwan’s Niagara Falls.” (Photographer: Hsu Kunlun Image provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

But today, many members of the public believe that Shihfen Waterfall is a nationally precious natural landscape and should be a vital natural asset shared by all. All citizens deserve the right to freely approach and enjoy the waterfall, and this publicly owned natural wonder should not become a profit-making tool for certain private companies.The New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau stated that, in order to open Shihfen Waterfall and protect the visiting rights of the many tourists, the city government began planning the establishment of the “Shihfen Waterfall Park” as early as 2008. In June 2010, the urban planning changes were completed and announced. This March, after the Ministry of the Interior approved the expropriation plan for the project, the city government completed the expropriation procedure on August 6 of the same year.

The pool beneath Shihfen Waterfall is extremely deep, with year-round mist that never fully dissipates. When sunlight refracts through the mist, a beautiful rainbow arcs over the water, giving it the additional name “Rainbow Pool.” It is a very popular sightseeing spot along the Pingxi Line. (Photographer: Kao Weisen Image provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

The city government will continue with the handover process going forward, returning Shihfen Waterfall to the entire public, while also conducting safety inspections and repairs on the facilities. Therefore, starting from August 6, 2014, Shihfen Waterfall will be temporarily closed to the public. Visitors are advised not to enter the area to ensure their safety.It is expected that the renovation will be completed by the end of this year (2014), and the park will reopen to all visitors for “free” admission.
 
 

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