Jiufen

I went to Jiufen last Sunday with Matt. It’s a mining town east of Taipei known for great views of the mountains and ocean and tea houses. As a place that has managed to escape me since being in Taiwan, I’m glad that I finally checked it off the list; it was a good time.

View from the bus stop

Back side of Jiufen

Overlooking the ocean

While we gazed at the variety of snacks and souvenirs, Matt and I were steadily pushed through the famous Jishan Street. At the end we strolled through the Jiufen Teahouse and viewed the pottery rooms at the bottom before settling into a corner table overlooking the ocean and mountains.

Jishan Street

Pottery Room

Steep roads throughout Jiufen

We chilled and drank tea for about an hour and a half I guess (I lost track of time). Matt wrote and I planned for my trip.

Tea, yay!

Afterwards, we began hiking up to the view-point behind the city but strayed off course due to heavy fog. We followed a path for about a kilometer before turning around and heading back in town and eventually home. Worth a view if you end up in Taipei.

Hiking Path

Looking at Jiufen

Booo clouds came rolling in