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Jiufen

A historic hillside mining town that inspired anime films

A city of Taiwan

✅ Full guideLast updated: 14/07/2026

Any time outside heavy rain; evening is loveliest, when red lanterns light its narrow alleys.

Small guesthouses in the heart of the old town — a single night is usually enough.

Visit Jiufen in the afternoon and stay until the lanterns light at dusk — daytime crowds thin considerably by sunset.

📍 On the ground

Getting around: A direct bus from Taipei (~1h); the whole town walks via its narrow alleys and steep stone stairways.

Halal & prayer places: Very limited — a small tourist town relying on local snacks not halal-certified; careful checking is essential.

Local safety: Same as country →

Cost figures: 2026 prices: entry to the town is free, tea at a traditional teahouse $3–8, small guesthouses $40–100/night.

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