Jiufen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Jiufen

Jiufen was a prosperous gold mining town until the digging stopped in the 1950s. It then went into sharp decline. However, its quaint streets, tea houses and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean saved it from becoming yet another anonymous mining ghost town. Jiufen is now a popular escape from the capital for those eager to relive scenes from the past. It has provided the setting for several period movies, including Hou Hsiao-hsien'sA City of Sadness, which won the Golden Lion award at the 1989 Venice Film Festival.

Top Attractions in Jiufen

Explore the best things to see and do in Jiufen:

• ★Historic Commercial District
• ★Mount Jilong
• ★Songde Park
• ★Taiyang Co. Ruifang Mining Operation Office
• ★Wufan Tunnel
• ★Xiaojingua Peak

Where to Eat in Jiufen

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Grandma Lai's Yuyuan

Jiufen Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: