I'm not coming to Jiufen Old Street again!

Located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, Jiufen Old Street is a place full of historical charm and unique charm. It was once prosperous due to gold mines, and gradually became silent with the decline of the mining industry. But in recent years, with its well-preserved Japanese-style architecture, charming mountain city scenery and rich cultural connotations, it has once again become one of the popular tourist destinations. Walking on the winding old streets, as if in the scene of Hayao Miyazaki's animated film "Spirited Away", every brick and tile tells the story of the past. 📅📅📅Itinerary📅📅📅 Morning: Depart from Taipei, take a bus or train to Ruifang Station and then take Keelung Passenger Transport to Jiufen (about 1 hour drive). After arriving, first visit the site of Shengping Theater to learn about the history of local drama culture. Noon: Taste authentic snacks such as taro ball soup, grass dumplings, etc., and drink a cup of mellow oolong tea in the teahouse to enjoy a moment of tranquility. Afternoon: Explore various specialty shops and handicraft shops along Jishan Street; don't miss the two old brands of Aunt Gan's Taro Balls and Lai's Taro Balls! Then go to the Gold Museum to learn about the brilliant mining history of Jiufen. Night: In the evening, go to the observation deck to enjoy the sunset, and return to the city when night falls to end a happy day. 🍽️🍽️🍽️Food recommendation🍽️🍽️🍽️ Taro balls: soft and chewy balls with red bean paste or mung bean paste, and then drizzled with special sugar water, sweet and refreshing. Jinguashi Zongzi: Traditional zongzi made with local specialty golden melon silk wrapped with rich fillings, with distinct layers of taste. Alan's rice wine egg: Fresh eggs are boiled in hot rice wine, which is fragrant and nourishing. Brown sugar cake: The crust is crispy and the inside is dense, sweet but not greasy, it is one of the must-buy souvenirs for many tourists. 🚌🚌🚌Traffic Raiders🚌🚌🚌 Self-driving: Depart from Taipei and drive along National Highway No. 3 to the Bade Interchange, and then follow the sign to Jiufen. Public transportation: You can choose to take the MRT to Zhongxiao Fuxing Station and take the Guoguang Passenger Transport Jiufen Direct Line; or take the train to Ruifang Station and then transfer to Keelung Passenger Transport 788 bus. Remind everyone to pay attention to the last bus time to avoid missing the return trip. Jiufen is not only a good place to relax, but also a historical journey worth savoring.