芋圓 · Dessert
Jiufen Taro Balls
yù yuánChewy taro and sweet-potato dumplings served warm in syrup or chilled over ice - Jiufen's signature mountain-town dessert.
Vegetarian-friendly
九份老街
Jiufen Old Street
jiǔ fèn lǎo jiēClimb lantern-lit lanes through a former gold-mining town, stopping for teahouses, taro balls and wide mountain-and-sea views.
old-streettea-housemountain-view
Plan your visit
- Hours / Visitor access
Jiufen Old Street — tourism authority reference hours
- Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu · 08:00–19:00
- Fri / Sat / Sun · 08:00–22:00
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Individual shops and teahouses set their own hours.
- Admission
Jiufen Old Street — tourism authority reference hours
Free entry
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Street access is free; purchases and experiences are charged separately.
- Suggested time
Allow time for your chosen stops and the return connection; there is no verified fixed duration.
- Getting there
Location
No. 89, Qiche Rd., Ruifang District, New Taipei CityRuifang Railway Station →
From outside Ruifang Railway Station, take a local bus toward Jiufen Old Street. Allow extra time on busy weekends.
Times are Taiwan local time (Asia/Taipei). Check official notices for closures and changes. Suggested time is an editorial planning estimate.
Official information
Why it's worth your time
Why it's worth your time
Jiufen compresses mountain views, steep historic lanes, teahouses and distinctive local snacks into a rewarding half-day stop outside Taipei.
What it feels like
What it feels like
The old street is narrow, stepped and busy, with glimpses of the coast opening between shopfronts and tea houses. Arriving earlier gives you more room to notice the hillside setting; staying later shifts the experience toward lantern-lit lanes and a slower tea break.
Tours and activities nearby
Visitor tips
- Visit on a weekday morning or stay into the evening for quieter lanes.
- Wear shoes with good grip: the old street has many stairs and can be slippery after rain.
- Use public transport when possible because mountain roads and parking get busy.
A simple way to visit
A simple way to visit
- Enter from the old-street bus stop
- Walk Jishan Street and try one local snack
- Climb toward a teahouse or viewpoint
- Return before your chosen bus connection
Best pairing
Plan this into your trip
Nearby bites
Worth making room for.
魚丸湯 · Soup
Fish Ball Soup
yú wán tāngSpringy handmade fish balls in a light, savory broth. Jiufen shops may also serve Fuzhou-style balls with a juicy pork filling.
草仔粿 · Snack
Herbal Rice Cake
cǎo zǎi guǒA soft, chewy green rice cake scented with local herbs. Fillings range from savory preserved radish to sweet red bean.
地瓜球 · Dessert
Sweet Potato Balls
dì guā qiúGolden hollow puffs made from sweet potato and tapioca starch, fried until crisp outside and chewy inside.
Vegetarian-friendly
Getting to Jiufen: bus 965 ticket
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Taipei Bus 965 to Jiufen
MRT Ximen / MRT Beimen → Jiufen Old Street · One-way ticket for one person, one use
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