Immerse yourself in Taiwan’s nostalgic atmosphere of the 1940s by having a day trip to Jiufen Village, one of the island’s once-prosperous towns. This small hillside town is famous for its captivating alleyways, teahouses, and a large selection of street food.
Before being known as one of the most popular tourist spots in Northern Taiwan, Jiufen Village stood as the center of gold mining, making the town prosperous during the 1940s. The success of the gold mines explains why there are beautiful old buildings in town that make a great subject for photographs.
Another tourist spot emerged from Jiufen Village’s success. The refined ore from the town was processed in a copper and gold refining plant built in the 1930s. After the village’s golden age, the plant was turned into a tourist attraction. Nowadays, the place is called Jinguashi Remains of the 13 Levels.
Aside from admiring Jiufen Village, you can take advantage of your day tour to appreciate Taiwan’s natural landscape. One of the must-see tourist spots you can visit is Nanya Natural Rock Formation.
This attraction is known for its unique rock formations that make good photographic subjects. Nanya Natural Rock Formation also features a sea-eroded coral shore, showing the exceptional artistry of nature.
You can also view the Bay of Two Colors during your Taiwan Jiufen tour. This is a bay where the sea has two distinct colors, which is why it is also called the Ying Yang Sea. Although you will only pass by this tourist attraction, you can still appreciate the bay’s beauty from afar and take pictures of it.
Go on our Jiufen day trip and appreciate Taiwan’s picturesque spaces. Learn more about each one with the help of our multilingual tour guides.
Meet your tour guide and driver at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) Exit 2 in the afternoon, then take a ride to the northeast part of Taipei and discover the remnants of the gold rush past.
Before you reach the town of Jiufen you will stop-by at Nanya Natural Rock Formation, a place known for its unique rock formations eroded by sea waters, lying along the coastline.
Then the bus will drive past by Bay of Two Colors, literally a bay where the sea is split into two colors – yellow and blue. The Chinese name “Ying Yang Sea” is given because the contrasting colors are associated with the Chinese Yin and Yang symbol.
The next stop is Jinguashi Remains of the 13 Levels. Established in the 1930s, this copper and gold refining plant was shut down in the 1980s due to the exhausting of mine ore. From far away, this building looks like an abandoned palace, and becomes a popular shooting spot for music video and TV commercials.
Next on the list and the highlight of this tour—Jiufen Village. Flourished in the 1940s due to the gold mining industry, even though the golden age has long gone, this small town still has lots of stories to tell. The movie “A City of Sadness” directed by award winning director Hou Hsiao-hsien, made Jiufen Village once again brought to people’s attention, and has become the most popular tourist spot in Northern Taiwan. You may take a sit in one of these unique tea shops, and enjoy a picturesque view of the town. Or stroll along the street, where you may enjoy a little shopping for the local snacks and souvenirs. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss opportunity to try the famous local snack “Taro Balls”!
Finally, after enjoying and relaxing through nature it’s time to go back to the city and have a quick memorable time in the most iconic Taipei 101. Your tour ends with return transport to your chosen drop-off location. Either at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) or MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station.
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