Jiufen Old Street | Nostalgic Moments in a Misty Mountain Town

📍 Location Jishan Street, Qingbian Road, and Shuqi Road areas, Ruifang District, New Taipei City ⸻ 🚗 Transportation • Public Transport: From Taipei Main Station, take the Taiwan Railways to "Ruifang Station," then transfer to Keelung Bus 788, 1062, or 965. It takes about 15-20 minutes to reach the entrance of Jiufen Old Street. • Driving: From Taipei, take National Highway No. 1 and connect to Expressway 62, then switch to Provincial Highway 2B heading towards Ruifang. There are several parking lots along the way, but they tend to fill up quickly on holidays. ⸻ ☕ Personal Thoughts Jiufen has always been a place where I feel like I can step into a movie. No matter how many times I visit, I always discover new corners among the winding stone steps and old alleyways. The weather in this mountain town is ever-changing, often shrouded in mist, giving the entire street a mysterious yet romantic vibe. My favorite time to stroll along Shuqi Road is at dusk when the red lanterns light up, making the street as enchanting as scenes from the animated film "Spirited Away." The aroma of tea wafts from teahouses, warm taro ball soup soothes the stomach, and freshly served tempura and grass jelly cakes evoke nostalgic flavors. Occasionally, turning into a small alley reveals handmade craft shops or local artist galleries. If time allows, I love sitting in a teahouse, watching the mountain mist slowly rise and gazing at the changing hues of the Yin-Yang Sea. It feels as if time has come to a standstill.