Jiufen Old Street | jiufen day trip from taipei
Dearreader:ThisarticlecontainslinkstoproductsandservicesthatImaybecompensatedfor,atnoextracosttoyou.Jiufen(Jioufen),amountaintopformergoldminingtownonthenortheastcoastofTaiwan[1],isoneofthemostpopulardaytripsfromTaipei[2].VisitorsflocktoJiufenOldStreetbecauseitencapsulatesthebestofTaiwaninonesmallpackage:richhistory,atmosphericlanesandteahouses,breathtakingviews,anddistinctlyTaiwanesesnacksateveryturn.Ifyou’replanningatriptothecountry,chancesareyou’vealreadygotJiufenOldStreetonyourTaiwantrav...
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Jiufen (Jioufen), a mountaintop former gold mining town on the northeast coast of Taiwan[1], is one of the most popular day trips from Taipei[2].
Visitors flock to Jiufen Old Street because it encapsulates the best of Taiwan in one small package: rich history, atmospheric lanes and teahouses, breathtaking views, and distinctly Taiwanese snacks at every turn. If you’re planning a trip to the country, chances are you’ve already got Jiufen Old Street on your Taiwan travel itinerary[3].
Below I’m going to share everything you need to know for planning a day trip trip to Jiufen based on multiple trips I’ve made there in the last 10 years, including things to do in Jiufen, what to eat in Jiufen, the best Jiufen teahouses, where to stay in Jiufen if you decide to spend the night, and things to do in Jinguashi nearby.
Jiufen Essentials