Jiu Fen, Taipei

The way we got to Jiufen was going to the Taipei Main Station. The locals advised us to use the train instead of the bus as it would be easiest since we do not speak Chinese so we would not get lost. From Taipei, we bought a way ticket and the ride was approximately 40 minutes. Once we got to Jiufen, we took these special bus which took us to the top of the area and is called Ruifang. As we got off you will see all the many rows of souvenir stores, and many side food ventors, many of which were yummy foods and super affordable. There you will also see many restaurant of many interesting delicacies.
Jiufen is somewhere in the Northeast coast of Taipei and goes through this place called Chiufen area. On our way to Chiufen we stopped at two areas where they have such beautiful temples, we just had to stop and take photos...one of these days we shall want to share it with everyone and we are sure you will agree how outstanding the temples around Jiufen.

A "tourist town" perched atop the mountains in the suburbs of Taipei county. A short history - it was a gold mining town which became neglected after the gold ran out but later revived to attract tourists with its history and heavily influenced Japanese infrastructure. As you drive into the town, it's akin to driving into onsen towns in Honshu such as Gifu.

The sloped streets are flanked by souvenir shops and food outlets with many colourful photo opportunities. Try the BBQ mushrooms, mochi and buy some cutesy souvenirs if you wish.

Make your way away from the entrance where tourist bus deposits loads of tourist to the quieter part of the town. Enjoy good views of the surroundings whilst sipping tea in one of the cafes with balconies overlooking the mountains and sea.

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There are plenty of shop for you to shop around, the atmosphere are like walking in a old town, towards the end of the road, you you faced a sea view from where you are.. above the mountain.. very nice.

Walking along the old streets in the mountain,you could feel the a sort of ancient atmosphere around you. Through this you could realize more about people in Taiwan. There is an emotion inhabited in this place and presents the life style that Taiwanese live on. Perhaps it's too business and too many tourists from everywhere. But you just can find one tiny part you want to dig in. If you want to visit the mountain or hiking, it's definately a right place... If you want to stay in a quiet place where face the ocean, it is the place you are eager to...The old brick buidings, the long narrow stone alleyways and the steeps are modern people's favorite~ it symbolized the relaxed and old life style.

Jio Fen if dierect tanslation to Chinese means nine portions. Long ago, there were only nine families lived there. With the discovery of gold, it had become a tiny properous town, some called it little Shanghai. It's close to Gin Gua Shi but the minery belonged to different men.
Now this town is a tourism sopt. During holidays, it is veery crowded. You may also find some old atomosphere here.
Here, you must not forget to take taro ball.( Yu-Yuan ) which is my favorite, and Cai-A-Guei.
Spend a night here and talk to the locals, I believe they know a lot about history and stories, what's more, they are really friendly and willing to talk to their visitors.

Golden waterfull in JinFen (¾Å¡¤Ý) around 1.5 hour travel time from Taipei, it was because JinFen contains gold and copper mines. The most famous is the JinFen old street, many local and traditional food, noodles, snake, scenes.

Jiu Fun is a village built on a mountainous area, it draws people there because the discover of gold mine in early 18th century. As the mine dry out in late 18th century, the village lost it's stamina and dying, it's draw concern due to the shooting of the award winning flim "Miserable City".

Definitely the landmark of Jiu Fun, well known among chinese (especially flim lovers). The theatre is built in 1914, and ceased operation in 1986. It had once again known by others because the flim "Miserable City" shooting there. A perfect photo site.