Once a gold mining town, today Jiufen is a seaside travel destination often visited as a getaway from Taipei. A trip to this Taiwanese town is all about scenic mountainous backdrops, cosy teahouses and narrow alleyways lit up with golden lanterns.
When visiting Jiufen, you can’t miss a walk around the Jiufen Old Street, a vibrant district packed with food stalls, cafés and souvenir shops. You can enjoy some Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) or a local beer in the company of mountain and sea views. One of the places that ought to be on your Jiufen itinerary is the Amei teahouse – a historic spot where you can indulge in tea tastings and admire the Japanese-style architecture. As you wander around the city, look out for eateries serving taro balls and peanut ice cream rolls – two of the town’s favourite snacks.
Though Jiufen is tucked away in the Ruifang District of Taiwan, it is easily accessible via multiple modes of transport. You can take a direct bus or hire a taxi from Taipei and enjoy a one-hour drive along the winding roads that lead to this town. Alternatively, take a train up to Ruifang Station and then complete your journey to Jiufen by bus.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | TWD 100 = £2.43 |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Average weekend price | £80 per night |
| Average weekday price | £71 per night |
| Typical stay | 1 night |
The breakfast was quite minimimalistic - not even a cup of...
22 June 2024
The breakfast was quite minimimalistic - not even a cup of coffee was available. I wouldnt call it a bed an breakfast, more like a bed and snack. The directions were a bit confusing to find the place, perhaps the owner could send these in English and in a separat Document. The Chinese and English directions were together and thus very confusing. Otherwise a nice room.
love the night scene.
3 May 2024
love the night scene. Shops closes too early. Its a dead town after 7pm. The Gold Museum is too under-rated. Its so interesting & a wonderful place to just chill apart from the educational activities.
I would have rated this a 10 for stay if it was just a tad...
22 March 2024
I would have rated this a 10 for stay if it was just a tad easier to locate. In saying that, once the property was located, the location was perfect. Host was lovely and highly recommend this place. A very cosy, clean and comfortable stay.
If you don't like crowded areas, Jiufen is not for you.
15 February 2024
If you don't like crowded areas, Jiufen is not for you. The Jiufen old street is so narrow that you can only take some few mini steps at a time. If you were to come here, I'd suggest you to book your stay in Jiufen for the night, come in the late afternoon, perhaps go on the night walking tour, and then enjoy the views and Jiufen Old street in the early morning before all of the tourists come flooding in.
We went to Jiufen in January (winter time).
20 January 2024
We went to Jiufen in January (winter time). As malaysians, we immensly enjoyed the milder temperatures and the lack of rain during this time, considering we came form a hot, humid country with torrential rain on a daily basis. So, our timing for visiting Jiufen was perfect for us. Jiufen can be quite crowded at times but our stay at night made all the difference. less crowd, magical red lights and the night market was amazing. It was famous for the Amei teahouse but i think Jiufen is more than that. To find gems in other things, I'd recommend staying in Jiufen overnight.
The village is absolutely charming, only need one night here.
5 January 2024
The village is absolutely charming, only need one night here. In the evening it gets very busy but the teahouse (Jiufen teahouse) was very quiet. Lots of interesting food to try. Incredible views. Lots of hiking trails nearby. Easy to get a bus from Taipei there and back (and cheap) - you just tap on and tap off with your card.
Jiufen, Taiwan
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Jiufen, Taiwan
From £173 per night
Jiufen, Taiwan
From £63 per night
