
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.
九份老街
Climb lantern-lit lanes through a former gold-mining town, stopping for teahouses, taro balls and wide mountain-and-sea views.
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
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.

How to get there
Location
No. 89, Qiche Rd., Ruifang District, New Taipei City
Ruifang Railway Station →
From outside Ruifang Railway Station, take a local bus toward Jiufen Old Street. Allow extra time on busy weekends.
Visitor tips
A simple way to visit
Best pairing
Nearby bites

芋圓 · Dessert
Chewy taro and sweet-potato dumplings served warm in syrup or chilled over ice - Jiufen's signature mountain-town dessert.

魚丸湯 · Soup
Springy 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
A soft, chewy green rice cake scented with local herbs. Fillings range from savory preserved radish to sweet red bean.

地瓜球 · Dessert
Golden hollow puffs made from sweet potato and tapioca starch, fried until crisp outside and chewy inside.