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# Jiufen Old Street

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## Visit Jiufen Old Street

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#### Visiting this “Dark Street” in a former gold mining town on a mountain is like stepping back in time and … into the movie set of the anime movie *Spirited Away*.

Jiufen Old Street is just a daytrip away from central Taipei. Those who make the trip from downtown Taipei are rewarded with not only the sight of a picturesque mountain village and panoramic coastal views, but also with delicious treats.

The village of Jiufen \[Jioufen\] was founded by nine families during the Qing Dynasty. When gold was discovered here at the end of the 19th century, the ensuing gold rush turned it into a thriving village.

Visitors love the wooden houses with their lanterns and rows of small windows from the days of the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. In 2001 the Old Street became the inspiration for the movie *Spirited Away* by the Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and the town has been overrun by fans ever since.

Jiufen Old Street refers to Jiufenjishan (or simply Jishan) Street and is nicknamed “Dark Street” because it’s so cramped that the sun’s rays rarely hit its surface. Shuffle along its cobblestones as you follow the crowds past its old merchant stores and inns. Steep, narrow staircases connect the Old Street to the village’s other streets higher up the mountain.

The century-old A Mei Tea House with its carved masks and scenic wooden balcony is a local icon. Order a Chinese tea with pineapple cake and enjoy the views.

Tour the town’s small Gold Museum to discover its mining history. The historic Shengping Theatre and the Jiufen Kite Museum are also fascinating to visit.

Having lunch in Jiufen may turn out to be the highlight of your Taiwan vacation. Local specialties include rice cakes, meat dumplings, fish ball soup and peanut ice cream rolls.

If you happen to visit Taiwan in July, don’t miss the atmospheric Jiufen Torch Festival.

Jiufen Old Street is in the Ruifang District of New Taipei City. It’s part of many guided tours and a commercial shuttle bus service leaves every morning from Ximen station in Taipei City to Jiufen. Many tours and shuttles will first drop you off for an hour at the Shifen Old Street, a former coal mining town closer to Taipei.

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I had a nice stay at Relax V hotel. The staff was friendly, courteous, helpful, and professional. The hotel was very clean, and it was quiet. They also had complimentary coffee each morning. The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s about a 10 minute walk from Taipei Main Station which makes it easy when you are arriving from the airport, and gives you easy, quick access to the Taipei Metro.The neighborhood around the hotel is nice with a lot of shops and eateries. I strongly recommend this hotel.

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I had an overall really nice stay. The staff were helpful and friendly, especially housekeeping, who checked if I needed anything when I ran into them in the hallway a few times, even though I didn’t require a full room cleaning. Two main concerns were the shower, which had a slight mildew smell, and the soundproofing. During my 11-day stay, there were two separate nights when I could hear other guests laughing and talking loudly or having mini parties in their rooms late past midnight.

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Chiufen Shengping Theater

Enjoy a performance at Chiufen Shengping Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Jiufen. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 

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#### Songde Park

Explore the great outdoors at Songde Park, a lovely green space in Jiufen. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 

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#### Jinguashi Geopark

Explore the great outdoors at Jinguashi Geopark, a lovely green space in New Taipei City. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area. 

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#### Gold Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gold Museum during your trip to New Taipei City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 

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#### Golden Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Golden Waterfall during your travels in New Taipei City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 

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![A beautiful day at Jinguashi! Took a detour and walked along a trail on the back of the Gold Museum. It will lead you to a parking lot with amazing view of the ocean, the mountains and the historical structured left from the mining industry from the turn of the century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323284/f8432978-8453-4535-8f97-d39b68e82883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Shuinandong Refinery Site

You can learn about the history of New Taipei City with a visit to Shuinandong Refinery Site. Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area. 

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