Jiufen (九份) – Taiwan’s Lantern-Lit Mountain Village 🏮✨

Perched on a hillside with ocean views, Jiufen (九份) is one of Taiwan’s most enchanting towns. Known for its lantern-lit streets, teahouses, and nostalgic charm, Jiufen feels like stepping into a movie scene 🎥 (think Spirited Away vibes!).

📍 How to Get to Jiufen
Taipei Main Station 🚆:
1. Take a train to Ruifang Station (約 40 mins).
2. Exit and take Bus 788 or 1062 directly to Jiufen Old Street (約 15–20 mins).
• ⏱ Total travel time: Around 1 hr
OR
Shifen → Jiufen 🚌:
• Return from Shifen to Ruifang Station (~30 mins).
• From Ruifang, take Bus 788, 827, or 1062 → Jiufen Old Street (~15–20 mins).

🗺 Must-See & Do in Jiufen:
✨ Jiufen Old Street (九份老街) – Wander through narrow alleys filled with lanterns, handicraft shops, and street food stalls.
🍧 Taro Ball Dessert (芋圆) – Soft, chewy, and colorful—Jiufen’s signature treat.
🍵 A-Mei Teahouse (阿妹茶樓) – The town’s most iconic teahouse, offering mountain and ocean views with traditional tea ceremonies.
🏮 Shuqi Road Lanterns – A photogenic staircase lit with red lanterns; the most famous Instagram spot.
🌅 Lookout Points – Capture panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Keelung Harbor.
🌌 Evening Atmosphere – Jiufen transforms at night when the lanterns glow and the streets buzz with life.

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