The old streets of Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan

On the third day of our Taiwan trip, we visited Taiwan's National Palace Museum.  However, no photography is allowed so there is no photo to show here.  There are many collection of historical art such as bronzes, lacquer ware, jade, textiles and religious artifact.

Next, we visited  the mountain village of Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan.  Since it is a mountain area, we have to park our bus and walk up the stairs to the village.  There are many steps to climb but it is really worth it as the feeling of entering the old streets is indescribable.

Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
We parked here and walk up.  Can see the Jiufen village from here.


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Saw this big cat statue on the roof of a souvenir shop


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
This photo shows how big is the cat sitting on the roof.


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Start to walk up the stairs. Unless you are fit, recommended not to carry heavy gear when visiting Jiufen (九份)


A cute Taiwan kid drinking and watching visitors
A cute Taiwan kid drinking and watching visitors


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Up and up the stairs


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Reaching soon, start to see the old style and traditional shophouses.


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
One of the traditional shop converted into a restaurant


An old building of Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
An old building of Jiufen


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
We chose to walk into the old streets.


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A lot of souvenirs shop here at Jiufen (九份). But we didn't buy any here, since we don't want to carry too many stuff and walk down the stairs later.


Bitter gourd juice! Bitter and cooling.
Bitter gourd juice! Bitter and cooling.


Grilled sea snails at Jiufen (九份)
BBQ Snail! A quick Google revealed it is actually called Grilled sea snails.


A closer look on the Grilled sea snails.  Looks delicious but we didn't try


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Another shot at the grilled sea snails. Was wondering if want to try.


Grilled mushroom at Jiufen (九份), Taiwan
In the end. we try this grilled mushroom instead. Quite juicy and chewy but I think the flavour is not enough.


Pork balls and fish balls at Jiufen (九份), Taiwan
Many shop selling pork balls and fish balls


Shop selling souvenirs at Jiufen (九份), Taiwan
Shop selling souvenirs


Shop selling snacks and tidbits at Jiufen (九份), New Taipei City, Taiwan
Shop selling snacks and tidbits


T-shirt shop of Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Also got a lot of t-shirt shop here


T-shirt shop of Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
More Taiwan t-shirt


Ice cream at Jiufen (九份), Taiwan
Ice cream! Weather is cold there so not a good idea.


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
More fish ball



Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Uncle selling snacks


Handmade baskets Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Handmade baskets


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Bitter gourd juice. 1 cup for NT$ 70. 3 cups for NT$ 200. I tried this juice and it is very bitter. However it does soothes my dry and itchy throat.


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Street of Jiufen, lanterns are everywhere.


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
Shop selling bags and more bags


Caps and bags at Jiufen (九份)
Selling caps and bags


Tofu at Jiufen (九份)
Different version of tofu. This one topped with curry powder. Quite nice to eat in the cold weather.


Tea House Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
One of the Tea House.  Notice the two heads?


Jiufen (九份) at New Taipei City, Taiwan
The signboards of Jiu Fen.  Many places to visit but we do not have enough time.


Teddy bear of Jiufen (九份), TaiwanThe teddy bear of Jiufen, guarding a shop selling cosmetic stuff.


Colorful motorbikes at Jiufen (九份), Taiwan
The colorful motorbikes


Handmade leather merchandise at Jiufen (九份), Taiwan
Aunty selling handmade leather merchandise. Got bag, belt, phone holder and many more.


Saw this little stone owl while waiting for our bus.


My Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei blog series:

Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei Part 1 - Air Asia X, High SpeedRail, Gundam and the Stinky Tofu

Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei Part 2: On the way to Sun Moon Lake

Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei Part 3: Cruising on Sun Moon Lake (日月潭)

Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei Part 4: Visiting Peacock Garden and Wen Wu Temple

Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei Part 5: Farm Experience of Flying Cow Ranch (飞牛牧场), Miaoli

Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei Part 6: Amazing Rocks of Yehliu 野柳 at Wanli

Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei Part 7: The old streets of Jiufen (九份)


Click here to see my full set of Taiwan Trip to Taichung and Taipei's photos

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