Jiufen is a charming mountain town in Northern Taiwan with a unique history and culture that deserves to be savored. Here are some things to do in Jiufen:
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Walk along the Jiufen Old Street: This is a narrow alleyway lined up with small food stalls, tea houses, souvenir shops, and pottery stores. It can be crowded, but its the main thing to do in Jiufen.
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Visit the famous Lantern Tea House and alley: This is a richly decorated tea house in Jiufen. You can enjoy the view with your tea while seated outside on the balcony.
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Try local food: Jiufen is known for its local food, and there are many dishes you can try, such as taro balls, fish balls, and sweet potato balls.
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Learn about Jiufens history: Before finding its status as a tourist attraction, Jiufen was a gold mining town back in the World War days. You can visit the Jiufen Gold Ore Museum to learn more about its history.
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Hike up Mount Teapot: You can hike up Mount Teapot for amazing views over the mountains, town, and sea.
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Spend the night: While most people do Jiufen as a day trip from Taipei, spending the night offers you the chance to enjoy the streets before and after all the tourists arrive. Also, seeing the view from your Jiufen accommodation or a teahouse at night when the lights in town and along the road light up is breathtaking.
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Combine with other attractions: It is easy to combine a Jiufen day trip with a visit to a few other attractions, such as Jinguashi Gold Ecological Park, Golden Waterfall, Shifen Waterfall, or Houtong Cat Village.
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Enjoy a Taiwanese Tea Ceremony in a Jiufen Teahouse: Jiufen is a popular tourist attraction for several reasons, but today, a lot of the attention stems from its teahouses. You can enjoy a Taiwanese tea ceremony in a Jiufen teahouse.
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Explore the historic Shengping Theater and the Jiufen Gold Museum.
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Visit nearby attractions: You can also visit the Keelung Night Market in Keelung city after Jiufen.
Overall, Jiufen is a great place to experience Taiwans culture, history, and food.
