Jiufen Old Street is a narrow, historic street in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, known in Chinese as 九份老街. It is also called Jiufen Historic Street. The street climbs the hillside on Jishan Street in Ruifang District, with the address listed as Jishan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224.
What to expect
The street is lined with traditional teahouses, souvenir shops and vendors selling local food. Walking it is the main way to experience the place: the lanes are steep and close together, so the visit is best taken slowly, stopping at shop fronts and stalls as you go. Many visitors come for the nostalgic atmosphere that the old buildings and the crowded lanes give the street.
Views and atmosphere
Jiufen is valued for its mountain views. From the higher parts of the street, the surrounding hills open out, and the contrast between the dense lanes and the landscape around them is a large part of the appeal.
Planning your visit
- Getting there: the street is in Ruifang District, which is the place to search for when planning a route.
- Contact: you can call +886-2-2497-2250 for enquiries.
- Pace: allow time to wander, sample food and browse, rather than treating it as a quick stop.
For visitors interested in traditional streetscapes, teahouses and local food in one place, Jiufen Old Street offers a visit that is easy to combine with a day in the wider Ruifang area.