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Jiufen, Taiwan: A Must-See Day Trip from Taipei City
This mountain town in Taiwan is well-known for its resemblance to the village from the movie Spirited Away and also attracts many tourists who come to visit Jiufen Old Street, known for its numerous souvenir shops, tea houses, and delicious restaurants.
Discovering Jiufen Town: A Complete Travel Guide
What does Jiufen Taiwan have to offer?
Jiufen, Taiwan: A Former Seaside Gold Mining Town with Ties to City of Sadness and Spirited Away
Jiufen’s resurgence in the 1990s as a tourist destination has attracted many visitors seeking street markets, delicious food, tea, and unique photo opportunities.
There are many guesthouses available if you want to extend your stay in Jiufen instead of just visiting on a day trip from Taipei.
Exploring Activities in Jiufen, Taiwan
- Exploring Jiufen: A Guide to the Old Street and Surrounding Attractions
Exploring Jiufen: A Guide to Getting There in Taiwan
Jiufen can be found approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) to the east of Taipei city, in Taiwan.
Various transportation options are available to reach the destination, including taxi, private car charter, public transport, and day tour packages.
Traveling by Taxi
The cost of a one-way trip to Jiufen from Taipei is at least 1,200-1,400 TWD ($40-50 USD) and the journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
Private Car Charter Services
Klook offers a private car charter in Taipei for 3,100 TWD ($105 USD) at the time of this update.
Opt for this economical and convenient option when traveling with a group, as you can share the expenses and have a driver at your disposal throughout the day. The round trip cost is only slightly higher than taking a taxi.
Traveling by Train and Bus
Travel from Taipei Main Station to Jiufen by taking the TRA train to Ruifang Station, and then transferring to a bus to Jiufen.
The entire trip will last approximately 1 hour, with 40 minutes on the train and 20 minutes on the bus, and will amount to 65 TWD, with 50 TWD for the train and 15 TWD for the bus.
• Top Jiufen Excursion from Taipei
Jiufen Day Tour by Bus from Taipei with Klook – Starting at 450 TWD ($15 USD) per Person for a Full 9-Hour Day Tour
Exploring Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, and Houtong Cat Village from Taipei
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Best Accommodation Options in Jiufen
Exploring Taiwan: Insider Travel Advice
We appreciate you taking the time to read! I hope you found these travel tips helpful for your visit to the ‘spirited away’ village and Jiufen Old Street in Taiwan.
Make sure to take a look at my Taiwan Travel Guide for additional tips, information, and photographs!