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There's something rather special about smaller cities. Whether you're going to Jiufen for a couple of days or you're thinking of staying a little longer, you'll quickly fall in love with this place. In fact, with so many wonderful things to do and awesome attractions to take in, you might never want to leave!

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Cheapest thing to do	New Taipei City: Golden Museum (Gold Ecological Park) Ticket
Top 5 things to do	Jiufen Night Tour from Taipei Shared Tour from Taipei to Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei 7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour Pingxi and Jiufen Day Trip from Taipei with Sky Lantern Experience
Under $25	New Taipei: Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Experience in Shifen Keelung: Heping Island Geopark Entry Ticket New Taipei City: Golden Museum (Gold Ecological Park) Ticket
With kids	Jiufen Night Tour from Taipei Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei Pingxi and Jiufen Day Trip from Taipei with Sky Lantern Experience New Taipei City: Golden Museum (Gold Ecological Park) Ticket Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

What to do in Jiufen

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Songde Park - Whether you can tell your bamboo from begonias, you're certain to find beauty in this marvelous display.

Things to Do in Jiufen with Kids

Jiufen is a fantastic destination for a family escape. Take the kids along and enjoy these fun family friendly experiences together:

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What to do in Jiufen on a sunny day?

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What to do in Jiufen on a rainy day?

Take advantage of a gray, rainy day by joining an indoor activity, like a Taiwan Taxi Tour (Yehliu, Shifen, Yiran etc.) or a (Korean Speaking Guide) Taiwan Wulai-Tamsui Bus Tour.

Are there cheap things to do in Jiufen?

There are loads of activities and tours here that are ideal if you’re sticking to a budget:

What can you do in Jiufen for free?

Don’t miss Songde Park — it’s both fantastic and completely free of charge!

Discover the most popular places to visit in Jiufen

Jiufen Old Street

4.5/5(223 reviews)

Visiting this “Dark Street” in a former gold mining town on a mountain is like stepping back in time and … into the movie set of the anime movie Spirited Away.

Yehliu Geopark

Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.

Shifen Old Street

Trains trundle along the middle of this lively street, where restaurants serve tasty street food, shops sell souvenirs and lanterns are released into the sky.

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(144 reviews)

Watch the sunset, have dinner with harbor views and stroll over the Lover’s Bridge by night in this scenic spot in Taipei’s Tamsui district.

Shifen Waterfall

4/5(6 reviews)

Escape the city to see this “Little Niagara, ” a tiered waterfall in the Keelung River. It’s the widest in Taiwan and a wonderful sight.

Tamsui Old Street

3/5(1 review)

Xiaochi food, talented street performers and carnival games bring this riverside boardwalk to life, while the viewing platform is great for enjoying a romantic sunset.

Sanxia Old Street

This beautiful, highly traditional street is every tourist’s dream. Bring your camera, because everywhere you look is something delightful to photograph.

Pingxi Old Street

Shop for Taiwanese souvenirs, sample regional delicacies and send a lantern sailing into the sky at the atmospheric main street of an old coal mining town.