Jan 3, 2025 · Jiufen, once a booming and then forgotten gold mining town, found its second calling through tourism. It’s now famous for its narrow, winding cobblestone streets flanked with red lanterns, traditional teahouses and bustling stalls.

Oct 27, 2024 · Shifen Old Street (十分老街) is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Taiwan. Every day of the year, foreign tourists flock to this tiny village on the Pingxi Railway Line to write their wishes on sky lanterns and release them to the sky from the train tracks.

May 13, 2020 · When darkness cloaks the hillside village and the vibrant thread of scarlet lanterns flicker to life, you’ll find Jiufen at its most enchanting. Pedestrianised Jiufen Old Street, officially named Jishan Street, carves its way across town intersecting with a web of narrow staircases and cobbled laneways.

Dec 16, 2024 · Jiufen’s atmospheric old streets, hanging red lanterns, and Japanese-era architecture are the perfect backdrop for taking some photos in costume. Also, imagine the feeling of dressing up to visit one of Jiufen’s traditional teashops just like locals did 100 years ago!

Nov 3, 2024 · Jiufen at night is one of the best things to do in Taiwan, with tea houses, magical lantern lighted streets, and incredible views! As Taiwan travel writers and having lived in Taiwan, we’d recommend spending 3-4 nights in your Taiwan 7-10 day itinerary.

Apr 27, 2023 · Before the 1950s, Jiufen and Shifen were gold and coal mining towns respectively. Today, their rustic vintage vibes, great local Taiwanese delectables, and iconically Taiwanese activities such as releasing sky lanterns make them popular day trip destinations from Taipei.

Jan 28, 2024 · With its narrow alleys full of red lanterns, teahouses, the village perched on the slopes of the mountain, and the ocean on the other side… every elements are there to make Jiufen magical and one of the best places to visit Taiwan!

Participate in the 2025 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival (ten games) and experience Taiwan’s most unique cultural event on the Lantern Festival! The one-day tour includes releasing sky lanterns to pray for blessings, roaming Jiufen Old Street, and tasting local specialties.

Mar 22, 2019 · Stroll the old street and enjoy local food such as taro balls in Jiufen and releasing sky lanterns in Shifen. During this tour, you will visit 2 of Taipei’s best highlights in 1 day.

Jan 4, 2025 · Take a Picture at the Famous Lantern Pathway; Drink Tea at A-Mei’s Tea House; Visit the Golden Waterfall; Stop and Admire the Blue and Yellow Hues of the Yin and Yang Sea; Release a Lantern and Make a Wish at Pingxi; 1. Eat Your Way Through Jiufen Old Street