Jiu Fen Old Street

introduce

Jiufen Old Street is located in the vicinity of Jishan Street, Shuqi Road and Qingbian Road. The buildings with strong traditional style are built along the mountain. There are rows of old houses. The narrow streets and steep stone steps are high and low. , twists and turns, Jiufen Old Street retains the old life style, with strong ancient charm, red lanterns, narrow alleys, bluestone steps, and mottled wooden buildings, which provide inspiration for many film and television works. The old street is also famous for "City of Sadness" and " "Spirited Away" became famous again. Jishan Street is also known as the "dark street". The night market is lively. Taro ball shops and taro sweet potatoes are very popular. When you climb up the Jishan Sea Viewing Pavilion at the entrance of the street, you can overlook the stretching sea view of the north coast of Jiufen. Shuqi Road is in the shape of "Feng", a long stone staircase, with many scenic teahouses and coffee shops. Sitting in the store and looking out the window, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful coast, gold mine ruins and Shengping Theater. The stone steps, tea fragrance, and Japanese-style old houses outline a nostalgic beauty. There are many sea view B&Bs on Qingbing Road, which is a good choice for staying in Jiufen. There are also nine nostalgic murals of Gold Mining City, where you can savor the glory of the town in those days. Shengping Theater When you come to Jiufen, you must not miss visiting Shengping Theater. The theater’s ticket office, movie viewing information, six-seater wooden chairs, old movie materials, posters, projectors at the entrance, and sales department, as if you have seen time travel back in time. Old Street Cuisine The snacks in Jiufen Old Street are dizzying. I recommend Grandma Lai's taro balls. The store is located at No. 143 Jishan Street. The store is small, with low tables and wooden stools. Sweet soup or smoothie, covered with a variety of red beans, peanuts. The comprehensive taro balls are sweet and soft, springy and refreshing. Another A-Gan aunt's taro ball shop, behind the long and narrow store, there is a sudden sea view. It is very pleasant to eat handmade taro balls and sweet potatoes while watching the sea view. In addition, there are red glutinous meatballs, peanut roll ice cream, Nursing Chang Braised Meat, Jiufen Douhua, Jiudaokou Beef Noodles and other delicacies, keep your appetite and enjoy them. Old Street B&Bs avoid the turbulent crowds. It is a good choice to stay in Jiufen for one night. Many B&Bs are built along slopes. At night, when the tourists disperse, the old street is suddenly quiet, with only a few lights flickering, as if time has frozen, and it is wonderful to enjoy this tranquility alone.

opening hours

All year round Monday to Thursday 08:00-19:00 Friday to Sunday 08:00-22:00

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