About Jiufen
Jiufen was a gold mining townin the early days, and was known as the “Golden Mountain City”. It was prosperous due to the influx of gold miners, but later the gold mining declined and it became quiet. If you are interested, you can take a bus to Jinguashi Gold Museum. Locals come to the Gold Museum to touch the huge gold, hoping that every year will bring more wealth. There are three places in the Gold Museum where you can purchase additional experience tickets, such as gold panning , mining tunnel , and little train experience.
How long should I spend in Jiufen?
Jiufen is half a day trip from Taipei. You can take bus No. 1062 directly to Jiufen, which takes about 2.5 hours round trip. You only need 3 hours to enjoy and explore Jiufen.
Best Things to Do in Jiufen
Jiufen Old Street
Jiufen Old Street is located in a narrow and winding alley on the hillside. There are different kinds of shops in the winding alleys, such as tea houses, traditional food and souvenir shops, etc. I recommend going to Jiufen on weekdays because it can be very crowded on weekends and public holidays. The crowds in the winding alleys are a bit unbearable. Most restaurants and shops are open until about 7pm. If you don’t live in Jiufen, it is recommended that you take the bus back to Taipei before 6pm.
Shengping Theater
Shengping Theater was built in 1931 for drama performances and film screenings. It was the most important entertainment center for the general public in the Jinjiu area at that time. It is free entry. The big screen in the theater regularly broadcasts documentaries, Jiufen history and old Taiwanese movies.
Eat in Jiufen
賴阿婆芋圓 Taro Balls
阿柑姨芋圓 Taro Balls
阿蘭草仔粿 Hakka Rice Cake
阿妹茶樓 Teahouse
九份茶坊 Teahouse
Opening Hours
Opening Hours: Most restaurants and shops are open until about 7pm.
Price
Cost: Free Entrance
The Best Time to Visit
I recommend going to Jiufen on weekdays because it can be very crowded on weekends and public holidays. The crowds in the winding alleys are a bit unbearable.
Where to Stay?
How to get to?
Day Tour From Taipei (klook)
■ Shifen Sky Lantern Experience (Colorful Sky Lantern Voucher) Shifen old street
■ Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall
■ Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen
■ Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen with Taiwanese Pastry Making
■ Houtong Cat Village, Jiufen and Shifen
■ Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen
■ Heping Island, Shifen and Jiufen
■ Jiufen Old Street & Yinyang Sea Half-day Historical & Nature Tour
Car Rental with Driver From Taipei (klook)
■ From Taipei: Taipei Car Rental with Driver- Customized itinerary (Chinese/English/Korean/Japanese)
■ From Taipei: Private tour Car Rental with Driver : Jiufen , Pingxi (Chinese/English/Korean/Japanese)
By MRT + Bus
Take the MRT to MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing ( Exit 2) → then take Bus No. 1062
After exiting Zhongxiao Fuxing Station (Exit 2), you will see the bus station on Section 1, Fuxing South Road on your right.
Bus No. 1062 (about 70 minutes)
From: MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing station
You must get off at Jiufen Old Street station
Bus No. 1062 Timetable
MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing to Jiufen:
First bus on weekdays 08:10
First bus on weekends 07:50
CyuanJi Temple (Pass by Jiufen) to MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing:
Last 3 buses on weekdays 18:05, 18:20, 18:35
Last 3 buses on weekends 18:35, 19:35, 20:40
Pease check their official website before you go.
Because you are not familiar with transportation, your round trip could take up to 4 hours. If you live in Taipei, I recommend taking a day tour. This way you can have fun without worrying about which station to get off and transfer to another bus, and then you can sleep peacefully on the car.
🔥ChiaTe Pineapple Cake / Delivery or Airport Pickup
■ ChiaTe Bakery Pineapple Pastry-Delivery(Home / Hotel) / Airport Pickup (klook)
Prepare your trip to Taiwan?✈️Buy discounted tickets in advance (Klook)
■ EasyCard and SIM Card Package
■ Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
■ Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus
■ National Palace Museum Ticket
■ Taipei Fun Pass (Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Taipei MRT, city buses, and 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle)
■ Taipei Transport Fun Pass (Taipei MRT, city buses, 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes, and Maokong Gondol)
■ Taipei Metro (MRT) Day Pass
■ (Taiwan Pass) HSR + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Day Pass
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese Discounts or Buy 1 Get 1
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket
■ (Taiwan Pass) Taiwan Railways + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle