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Hi/Hola/Xin chào!😀 I am Shiheng from Taipei...a data programmer (SQL/Python geek), an amateur triathlete, a hobby violinist, and your English/Spanish/Chinese tour guide in Taipei! Having studied, lived, and worked in 7 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, I am now back to the lovely island state where I call home...Taiwan!😊
I started the journey as a part-time tour guide outside regular office hours since 2017. Right after studying in Spain, Denmark, and Slovenia for my master's degree and joining free walking tours in 20 European countries myself, I felt that walking tour is a great way to share my knowledge about the history, nature, and culture of Taiwan with foreign travelers like you, and also for me to learn more about your own culture. This is exactly why although I do NOT make a living out of walking tours - unlike most tour guides you meet in touristy countries - I still obtained the official tour guide license and spend my weekends with travelers from all around the world. It's simply my passion!
I speak native Chinese (Mandarin) and Taiwanese, kind of master English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and also know a bit of German and Catalan. As I have worked and studied in several European and Asian countries, my friends are mostly from Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. So, if you happen to be from these regions, I am pretty sure that you will understand the Taiwanese culture more easily from the stories I prepare for you. So far, I have accompanied 2,000+ international travelers from 40+ countries to explore Taipei/New Taipei/Keelung, and I look forward to seeing you as well 😀
Are you a foodie, nature lover, or culture explorer? If so, I am exactly your ideal go-to person! Book a tour with me or send me a private message to personalize your itinerary (especially if you are passionate about hiking, cycling, and food)! 🚴🏻♂️
A great tour! Highly recommended. Make sure you wear good walking shoes.
My boyfriend and I signed up for Shiheng tour and it was probably one of the nicest things we did during our stay in Taipei. The tour took us to a different neighborhood and we went to learn so many things about Taiwan's culture. Sitting down and having tea was also a great experience, thanks to our amazing guide! We look forward to meet Shiheng again in Spain when he comes visiting!
First time trying a hiking tour on GuruWalk. I think Shiheng was very well prepared, with clear charts and interesting statistics about Taiwan & Taipei. The trail is fun and engaging, and the temple at the summit adds a unique cultural experience. It offers a great opportunity to experience traditional local life. If you enjoy hiking and are interested in local culture, I would definitely recommend it!
Wenn ihr an einem Sonntag in Taipeh seid, solltet ihr diese Tour auf keinen Fall verpassen. Sie ist eine meiner besten Erlebnisse auf meiner Reise durch Asien. Unser Guide Shiheng hat uns mitgenommen auf einen Ausflug abseits der üblichen Touristenpfade. Die wunderschöne Natur des Wanderwegs und interessante Stops wurden abgerundet durch ein breites Spektrum an Infos zur Geschichte, Kultur und Dinge des täglichen Lebens. An unserem letzten Stpp in einem idyllischen Teehaus gab es weitere Interessante Gespräche. Die Tour war profesionell organisiert und Shiheng sehr auf das Wohl des Einzelnen und der Gruppe bedacht. Auch für die Heimfahrt nach unserem letzten Stop zur MRT Station hat er sich gekümmert. Da wir eine kleine Gruppe waren, hat es sich wie eine private VIP Tour amgefühlt. Klare Empfehlung!
What an amazing opportunity to see the beautiful landscapes near a metro stop. I enjoyed the trail, the company, new knowledge and history, the tea stop and of course the weather also turned out amazing!
