Dec 16, 2024 · Visitors and people who live in Taipei flock to Jiufen Old Street because it encapsulates the best of Taiwan in one small package: rich history, atmospheric lanes and teahouses, breathtaking views, and distinctly Taiwanese snacks at every turn.

Jiufen, also spelled Jioufen or Chiufen (Chinese: 九份; Hanyu Pinyin: Jiǔfèn; Tongyong Pinyin: Jioǔfèn; Wade–Giles: Chiu3-fen4; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Káu-hūn-á; lit. 'nine portions'), is a seaside mountain area in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Aug 24, 2024 · Exploring the mountain town of Jiufen in Taiwan (east of Taipei) feels a little like being in a fantasy movie. With its historic narrow streets, packed full of beautiful tea-houses and street food stalls, set amidst a backdrop of stunning coastal views, Juifen almost feels unreal.

Nov 21, 2024 · Learn about Jiufen’s history as a gold mining town; Hike up Teapot Mountain; 1. Walk along the Jiufen Old Street. The Jiufen Old Street is a narrow alleyway lined up with small food stalls, tea houses, cute souvenir shops, and pottery stores.

Sep 30, 2024 · Whether you consult a Taiwan local or fellow traveller who has visited the country, no list of things to do in Taipei is complete without a day trip to the nearby Jiufen. The idyllic mountain town is a perfect escape from hectic city life.

Feb 19, 2024 · Jiufen Old Street is a little mountain top village in Taiwan that exudes the exact same energy as Studio Ghibli’s Spirited away. It’s definitely a place you must visit when you come to Taiwan!

Jan 18, 2025 · Jiufen acts as a relic of an old mining city in Taiwan’s New Taipei City by Keelung Mountain. It’s one of my favorite places in Taiwan. Throughout this guide, I’ll share how to get there and what I recommend doing.

Jan 30, 2025 · Located in the mountains of New Taipei City, this old mining village exudes charm with its winding narrow alleys, glowing red lanterns at night, and teahouses perched above misty cliffs. Even though Hayao Miyazaki denies it, Jiufen’s similarity to Spirited Awayis uncanny — and a visit here feels like stepping into another world.

Jiufen is a historic township in the mountainous north of Taiwan. Formerly a prosperous gold mining town, rather than become abandoned like many others, the picturesque town has maintained its place in local and international tourists’ itineraries.

Feel spirited away in this decommissioned gold mining mountain town, originally built by the Japanese and now a maze of lanes and alleyways with rich history and culture.