Outskirts — Lantern-lit Jiufen and Sky-Lantern Shifen — Taipei

The classic of Taipei's northeastern mountain route. A popular day trip linking 'Spirited Away'-mood Jiufen, the Jinguashi gold mine, sky-lantern releasing on the tracks, and Shifen Waterfall.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Jiufen Old Street九份老街

   Nature · 150 min stay

   The iconic scene of hillside red-lantern alleys and the A-Mei tea house. The sea view from the narrow Shuqi Road steps is stunning.

   오전~이른 오후(혼잡 회피)

2. Transit 15 min
   2

   Jinguashi & Gold Museum金瓜石·黃金博物館

   Nature · 90 min stay

   A Japanese-era gold-mining village. Touch a 220kg gold bar and walk quiet mountain paths — a calm contrast to crowded Jiufen.

3. Transit 45 min
   3

   Shifen Sky Lanterns十分天燈

   Activity · 90 min stay

   The Pingxi-line signature of writing wishes and releasing sky lanterns on the tracks — a guaranteed once-in-a-lifetime shot.

4. Walk 25 min
   4

   Shifen Waterfall十分瀑布

   Nature · 60 min stay

   A 40m-wide curtain-shaped fall called 'Taiwan's Niagara' — a refreshing finish reachable on foot from the lantern village.

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