Hop on the bus and kick off your night tour to Jiufen. As you take your seat, enjoy the one-hour ride from Taipei City, where you can take in the ever-changing vistas through the windows while your tour guide provides vivid and insightful commentary.
Start your journey with a visit to ShueiNanDong Golden Waterfallas you reach the hilly Northeastern Coast of Taiwan. The “Golden Waterfall” gets its name because the water passes through mining areas and interacts with sulphur, arsenic, and copper ores. This interaction triggers a series of chemical reactions that transform the water into a unique acidic mineral water with a golden hue, giving a bronze-like tint to the hillside.
After admiring the spectacle of the Golden Waterfall, your next stop will be the Gold Museum. In addition to the museum building, the park encompasses a vast area, featuring the mine tunnel, the Four Joined Japanese-style Residence and the Crown Prince Chalet, providing an immersive journey into Taiwan’s gold mining past. The museum proudly showcases a 220-kilogram gold bar, officially certified by the Guinness World Records in 2004.
Following your exploration of the Gold Museum, your journey continues to the Baoshishan (Baoshi Mountain) Lookout. This lookout is easily accessible, requiring just a short climb that’s suitable for people of all ages. From this vantage point, you can savour the breathtaking view of the Bay of Two Colours and relish the sight of the sunset.
After enjoying the breathtaking ocean vista, your next highlight on the night tour is Jiufen Old Street. Whether you’ve visited during the daytime or not, Jiufen Old Street takes on an entirely different vibe after nightfall. The street is illuminated by red lanterns hanging from the rooftops, creating a mystical scene that resembles the scenes of the world-acclaimed animated film “Spirited Away,” produced by Ghibli Studios.
Lastly, as your Jiufen night tour comes to an end, you’ll make a stop at the Remains of the 13 Levels in Jinguashi, a former copper smelter established in 1933 during the Japanese colonial era. Every evening, the Remains of the 13 Levels is illuminated by warm amber lights from 18:00 to 21:00. When observed from a distance, the structure evokes the appearance of an abandoned palace.
After the tour, you can choose to to hop off at Raohe Street Night Market, or return to MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station.
