Located within a 10-minute walk from Keelung Station, the easily accessible Keelung Miaokou Night Market is situated along Rensan Road and Aisan Road to Aisi Road. This night market has a long history, starting as a bustling market with stalls around the Dianji Temple, and evolving into a larger market...
..."Keelung Port and Keelung City": A port city that has developed into the largest trading port in northern Taiwan.
"Keelung Port" Keelung, the largest port in northern Taiwan, is a city that has developed since ancient times as a trading port. Based on its natural harbor in northern Taiwan, it forms a logistics network that combines with domestic shipping routes within Taiwan as a transit port. Lights twinkle along the waterfront...
..."On the way back from Jiufen": Taking a less-traveled, less crowded route to the bus stop.
After fully enjoying the night view, it's fun to retrace your steps along the bustling Shuzaki Road and browse the souvenir shops again. However, for those tired of the crowds, we recommend taking the less crowded, hidden gem of Qingbian Road back! Qingbian Road is near the Shengping Theater...
..."Night view of Jiufen": The nostalgic scenery and fantastical night view created by red lanterns.
When you think of Jiufen, the image that comes to mind is probably the magical scene at dusk when the red lanterns are lit. Located in a mountainous area along the coast, Jiufen is also known for its frequent rain, so the scenery you can see varies depending on the weather. The time when the sky is blue is limited, and depends on the sunset time each season...
..."A-Mei Tea House/A-Mei Tea & Wine House" - A tea shop rumored to be the model for Yubaba's bathhouse!?
"A-Mei Tea House (A-Mei Tea & Wine House)" is a long-established tea house representing Jiufen, located along the steps of Shuzaki Road. This tea house, with its tiled roof and rows of red lanterns, exudes a unique atmosphere and is housed in a renovated former gold mine. Here, you can enjoy tea...
..."Shuqi Road in Jiufen" - A staircase lined with red lanterns, a filming location for "A City of Sadness," a movie depicting the 228 Incident.
Midway through Jishan Street, you'll come across Shuzaki Road, a narrow stone staircase alley that runs vertically through the heart of the town. The red lanterns and the retro buildings lining both sides of the staircase create a unique and charming atmosphere. This is the setting for the film by Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien, which depicts the 228 Incident...
..."Jiufen's Jishan Street" is the main street of Jiufen, bustling with activity day and night and offering a wide variety of souvenirs.
Located in the mountains north of Taipei, Jiufen is a town famous in Japan for its retro and nostalgic atmosphere, offering stunning ocean views. It's easily accessible from Taipei city center via the MRT, near Exit 1 of Zhongxiao Fuxing Station...
...The "Gold Museum" is a museum that teaches about the history of the gold mining industry in Goldtown, which once prospered.
Located a short distance from Jiufen, a popular tourist spot even in Japan, the Jinguashi Gold Museum offers a glimpse into the history of the Jinguashi gold mine's gold mining industry during its heyday in the 19th century...
...In Jinguashi, overlooking the mystical Yin-Yang Sea, is there a tunnel like the one in Spirited Away!?
Our one-day sightseeing tour of northern Taipei is now at 3 PM. A light drizzle is falling, and the temperature in northern Taipei is quite cold, below the average February temperature. Furthermore, the weather in northern Taipei during January and February is very unpredictable, with frequent light rain...
..."Around Ruifang Station": A quiet street lined with historical buildings that evoke the remnants of the Japanese colonial era.
The development of Ruifang in northern Taiwan dates back to the Guangxu era of the late Qing dynasty. Before the railway was built, water transport was the primary mode of transportation, and a port was established in Ganpingli, serving as a transit point to eastern Taiwan. Ruifang experienced remarkable development during the Qing dynasty, when the Jin dynasty...
..."Shifen Waterfall," a waterfall boasting a magnificent volume of water and known as Taiwan's Niagara Falls, offers a powerful source of negative ions.
Located between Shifen Station and Dahua Station, Shifen Waterfall (Shifen Bu Bu), often called the "Niagara Falls of Taiwan," is one of many waterfalls in the upper reaches of the Keelung River. It's a well-known landmark along the Pingxi Line and attracts many tourists. Until now...
...Let's release sky lanterns high into the sky, making a wish, from the railway tracks that run right through the middle of the "Shifen Old Street" shopping district!
Located about an hour's drive from Taipei city center, Shifen is home to Shifen Station, the most popular stop on the Pingxi Line. After finishing a meal in Keelung, a 30-minute taxi ride up a mountain road will take you there...
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