Northeast Taiwan day trip, Friday Nov 20: booking is open

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Day trips and weekends from Taipei, designed for exchange, international and local students. Find a different side of Taiwan, and people to discover it with.

Next trip: Pingxi, Shifen, Houtong and Jiufen, Friday, November 20, 2026. NT$1,690 per person, 10 spots left, book by Thu, Nov 19, 12 PM.

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Hundreds of glowing sky lanterns rising into the night sky over Pingxi.
Northeast Taiwan: Pingxi, Shifen, Houtong & Jiufen · Friday, November 20, 2026

Booking open: our first day trip

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Booking Request Open Friday, November 20, 2026

Culture and nature

Northeast Taiwan: Pingxi, Shifen, Houtong & Jiufen

A full day out from campus to Pingxi’s sky lanterns, Shifen Waterfall, Houtong Cat Village and a traditional tea tasting in Jiufen.

Experience
Curated 1-day group trip
When
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10 AM – 8 PM
Social
Group lantern release, shared lunch, tea tasting and evening street exploration
Price
NT$1,690 per person · transport, lunch, activities and insurance

10 spots left, book by Thu, Nov 19, 12 PM through our Google Form.

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How it works

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  1. 01

    Book with our form

    Pick a trip, press "Book with us" and fill out our Google Form. It takes two minutes.

  2. 02

    We confirm by email

    Spots go first come, first served. We email you to confirm your place and explain how to pay.

  3. 03

    Pay and meet us on the day

    You pay in cash and sign the travel insurance. On the day, you just show up: we take care of the route and the planning.

Who we are

Trips for students, by students.

Semester Escapes is run by four exchange students and three local students at NTUST in Taipei. We know how hard it is to explore a new country on your own, and how much more fun it is with friends. So we plan the route, and you share the journey.

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The seven Semester Escapes team members standing together in an NTUST classroom.

FAQ

Questions students ask us

Everything you need to know before you book. Tap a question to open it.

01What is Semester Escapes?

Semester Escapes is a student-led project from NTUST in Taipei. We organize day trips and weekends around Taiwan for exchange, international and local university students, so you can discover the country together instead of on your own.

02Who can join a trip?

Our trips are designed for university students living in Taiwan: exchange, international and local students. If you are not sure whether you can join, write to us at semesterescapes@gmail.com.

03How do I book a trip?

Open the trip page and press "Book with us" to fill out our Google Form, one form per person. Spots go first come, first served: we email you to confirm your place and explain how to pay.

04How much does the next trip cost?

The Northeast Taiwan trip on Friday, November 20, 2026 costs NT$1,690 per person and includes transportation, lunch, activities and insurance. 10 spots left, book by Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 12 PM (noon).

05What if I need to cancel?

If you cancel after your spot is confirmed, NT$1,200 of the NT$1,690 is non-refundable.

06When are the next trips?

We are preparing more trips: Northern Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Tainan, Kaohsiung & Cijin. They are marked Coming Soon: register your interest on the trip page and we will contact you first when dates and prices are ready.

07How can I contact you?

Write to semesterescapes@gmail.com or send us a message on Instagram (@semesterescapes).

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