On our third stop in Taiwan, we decided to spend a night in the tiny but picturesque & charming Jiufen. During our Taiwan research we ascertained that Jiufen is best when the tour buses leave. Most folks take day trips to Jiufen opposed to spending full days. There are pros and cons to both approaches. While we enjoyed spending a night in Jiufen, we didn't love where we stayed and the weather could've been better. Jiufen is the smallest of the cities in Taiwan in which we stayed. Any fan of Hayao Miyazaki, and the masterpiece that is Spirited Away, will recognize its inspiration in Jiufen.
Shifen
On our train journey to Jiufen we made a quick stop in Shifen to see the Shifen Waterfall and light a lantern.
Shifen train station & lanterns flying, Shifen, Taiwan
Shifen train station & lanterns flying, Shifen, Taiwan
Shifen train station & lanterns flying, Shifen, Taiwan
Shifen train station & lanterns flying, Shifen, Taiwan
Shifen train station & lanterns flying, Shifen, Taiwan
Lighting and launching a lantern, Shifen, Taiwan
Lighting and launching a lantern, Shifen, Taiwan
Shifen Waterfall views, Shifen, Taiwan
Shifen Waterfall views, Shifen, Taiwan
Shifen Waterfall selfie views, Shifen, Taiwan
Jiufen
Foggy landscape views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Foggy landscape views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Walking around old street, Jiufen, Taiwan
Walking around old street, Jiufen, Taiwan
Walking around old street, Jiufen, Taiwan
Tea egg vendor, Jiufen, Taiwan
Walking around old street, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Foggy landscape views, Jiufen, Taiwan
View from A Mei tea house, Jiufen, Taiwan
Enjoying tea at A Mei tea house, Jiufen, Taiwan
Enjoying tea at A Mei tea house, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Street views, motorcycle helmet views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Street views, motorcycle helmet views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Old street lantern views, Jiufen, Taiwan
Tea Day sign and long upward staircase, Jiufen, Taiwan
