Where to stay in Jiufen — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Jiufen is an old gold-mining village on a hillside with retro charm — narrow lanes lined with red lanterns, teahouses with sea views, and local snacks. Its atmosphere is said to have inspired a Studio Ghibli film, and it's at its most beautiful after dark when the lanterns glow. It makes an easy day trip from Taipei.
Why stay in Jiufen
The legendary red-lantern lanes
Narrow stairways and lanes lined with red lanterns, most beautiful after dark.
Teahouses with sea views
Sip tea while gazing over the sea and the hills, in a classic atmosphere.
Pingxi lantern release
Nearby — write a wish and release a sky lantern along the old railway line.
Stay to soak up the mood
Stay overnight to see Jiufen after the day-trippers leave, quiet and beautiful.
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Local dishes to try in Jiufen
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Taro balls
Hot-or-cold taro ball dessert, famous in Jiufen.
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Fish balls
Fish-ball soup and local seafood snacks.
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Oolong tea
Taiwanese oolong tea served with sweets and a sea view.
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Street food
Fried treats, sweets and souvenirs all along the lane.
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Jiufen Old Street
A pedestrian lane lined with red lanterns, full of local snacks and souvenirs.
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A-Mei Teahouse
An old wooden teahouse with sea views, an iconic photo spot.
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Pingxi
Release sky lanterns along the old railway line, a perfect pairing with Jiufen.
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Jinguashi
A gold-mining museum and views of the northeast coast.
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Things to do in Jiufen
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3 Jiufen hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.4Upper-midJiufen Sunshine B&B
#1 atmosphere B&B · panoramic Shen-ao Bay view
★ 9.3Upper-midJiufen Seaside Homestay
#2 premium homestay · every room faces the bay
★ 9.2Upper-midโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในJiufen
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🚆 Getting around Jiufen
Bus or train from Taipei
Take the train to Ruifang then a bus, or a direct bus from Taipei, about 1 hour.
Charter a taxi
Hiring a car to tour Jiufen, Pingxi and Jinguashi in one day is convenient.
Explore on foot
The village is small; you can see all the lanes and stairways on foot.
Stay overnight
Stay overnight to see the lanterns when the crowds are gone, and the sunrise.
Where to go next near Jiufen
TaipeiA welcoming capital — Taipei 101, night markets, Ximending, temples, and the Beitou hot springs.
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Sun Moon LakeA large lake among the mountains — lakeside cycling, a cable car, lakeside temples, and boat cruises.
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AlishanA mountain scenic area — a vintage forest railway, sunrise above a sea of clouds, and thousand-year-old cypress forest.
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HualienAn east-coast city — the gateway to Taroko National Park, the Qingshui Cliff, and grand natural scenery.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Jiufen
Should you visit Jiufen on a day trip or stay overnight?+
Go in the late afternoon to see the lanterns after dark; if you stay overnight you can soak up the atmosphere once the tourists leave, when it's quieter and prettier.
How do you get to Jiufen from Taipei?+
Take the train to Ruifang station then a bus, or a direct bus from Taipei, about 1 hour. It's often paired with Pingxi.
What is there to do in Jiufen?+
Walk the old street lined with red lanterns, sip tea with a sea view, try the taro balls, and continue on to release lanterns at Pingxi.
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