Jiufen village tour from Taipei

Activity: Sightseeing, Walking Tours, Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English, Chinese, Japanese

Duration: 4 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Experience the nostalgic charm of the picturesque Jiufen Village
Discover the golden age of Taiwan’s mining history in Jinguashi Remains of the 13 Levels
Be amazed on the view of the Northeast Coast of Taiwan
Marveled at the unique Nanya Rock Formations in Northeast Coast
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 1 participant

All about the trip

Meet your tour guide and driver at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) Exit 2 in the afternoon, then take a ride to the northeast part of Taipei and discover the remnants of the gold rush past.

Before you reach the town of Jiufen you will stop-by at Nanya Natural Rock Formation, a place known for its unique rock formations eroded by sea waters, lying along the coastline.

Then the bus will drive past by Bay of Two Colors, literally a bay where the sea is split into two colors – yellow and blue. The Chinese name “Ying Yang Sea” is given because the contrasting colors are associated with the Chinese Yin and Yang symbol.

The next stop is Jinguashi Remains of the 13 Levels, Established in the 1930s, this copper and gold refining plant was shut down in the 1980s due to the exhausting of mine ore. From far away, this building looks like an abandoned palace, and becomes a popular shooting spot for music video and TV commercials.

Next on the list and the highlight of this tour – Jiufen Village. Flourished in the 1940s due to the gold mining industry, even though the golden age has long gone, this small town still has lots of stories to tell. The movie “A City of Sadness” directed by award winning director Hou Hsiao-hsien, made Jiufen Village once again brought to people’s attention, and has become the most popular tourist spot in Northern Taiwan. You may take a sit in one of these unique tea shops, and enjoy a picturesque view of the town. Or stroll along the street, where you may enjoy a little shopping for the local snacks and souvenirs. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss opportunity to try the famous local snack “Taro Balls”!

Finally, after enjoying and relaxing through nature it’s time to go back to the city and have a quick memorable time in the most iconic Taipei 101. Your tour ends with return transport to your chosen drop-off location. Either at Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101) or MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station.

Jiufen Wikipedia

What is included in the price

Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
Local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
Local General Liabilities Insurance

What is not included in the price

Food and beverage
Gratuities

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
You must be physically able to walk to do this activity

Instructions

Tour commentary will be provided in Mandarin, English and Japanese.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The sequence and time of stay of tour stops may be adjusted according to the traffic/weather condition.

If the tour has to be cancelled due to bad weather, the tour operator will contact you no later than the evening before the excursion day by email or SMS.

Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.

Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.

This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities.

What to take with you?

Snacks
Camera
Small backpack
Drinking water
Waterproof jacket
Comfortable shoes
Personal spending money

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2

Meeting place information:

Please meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

You may choose to disembark at either MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) or Xinyi Shopping District (Taipei 101).

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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