Things to do in Jinguashih

we were in Taiwan during the Champi Typhoon so we had to cancel our first booked tour to northeast. I booked this a day before and they accepted! the tour was smooth and the tour guide was on time to pick us up from the hotel. Although jiufen was moved to first to visit when we expected it to be at night, it was fine at all. sadly we were not able to include Tiaoshi in this tour as well. the cat village was a little bit disappointing because we didnt see much cats 😂lol.

thank you, Jean, for being the best guide. she is very kind and jolly, she gives clear instructions which is important since this was a guided tour. she is helpful enough to take picture of you as well if you’re travelling alone

The Heping Island Ocean Park combines rich marine ecological exhibits with interactive experiences, making it a popular destination for families. The aquarium's thoughtful design allows visitors to get up close with various fish, corals, and marine life, creating an immersive underwater world experience. Through vivid explanations and multimedia exhibits, children can learn about marine science while having fun. Outside the park, visitors can also enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of Keelung, perfect for taking photos. It's an ocean-themed attraction that offers both educational and entertainment value.

The tea experience, is a very new and interesting for me. I enjoy the ambiance, the tea set ( tea, salty and sweet treats, and the fresh fruits), together with the wearing of their traditional costume. The weather is also giving the experience extra because its little bit rainy and it’s perfect with the warm of the tea. Big thanks with the owner she was very pretty and hands on. With the service, taking our photo and dressing me up. 10/10

I really really enjoyed this tour, as some who is not very active I still managed to finish the hike. I guess it wasn’t that easy though due to the burning midday sun! ☀️ I wish it wasn’t so hot, but regardless the view was amazing and what I came for. Other spots in the tour were short but pretty enjoyable. We had just enough time and never felt rushed. Fresh seafood for lunch was a treat too. Kudos to our driver and guide! He always made sure we are okay and always looked out for us.

Yesterday, I visited Jiufen after a long time. The only difference this time was that I had booked a Qipao experience. I searched online and found "CHIPAO Jiufen Qipao Rental." Reservations are required in advance! On the day of the experience, the shop environment was small, simple, and clear. The owner, a kind lady, first let us choose our favorite Qipao styles. Let me just say... those who have trouble making decisions are in luck, haha! The owner gave us advice on the Qipaos and quickly and accurately picked out beautiful Qipaos from the rack based on her professional judgment! I still recommend that friends who want to try this do some research beforehand so you don't spend too much time choosing a Qipao. Although the rental period for this Qipao shop is very long (return by 7:00 PM at the latest!), you should spend your time taking beautiful photos! After choosing our outfits, the owner styled our hair into simple updos to match our Qipaos. The online description mentioned simple long hair updos. Although it said "simple," I personally think it was anything but simple. The owner meticulously styled beautiful updos, allowing all the girls to have wonderful memories in Jiufen. After styling our hair, the owner recommended small accessories nearby for us to wear. You can choose them yourself or politely ask the owner for suggestions. Of course, everyone can also bring their own before the experience day. Once the clothes were ready, it was time to choose suitable embroidered shoes. The shop provides black invisible socks, which you can keep! I recommend not choosing embroidered shoes that are too tight, as you'll be climbing some stairs in Jiufen Old Street, and tight shoes might make your feet uncomfortable. The owner also recommended some great photo spots for reference. As June begins, the weather is gradually getting hotter. The shop also provides small bags for the furry shawls, in case you get heatstroke, haha. The weather can be hot, but you must look beautiful! Before leaving the shop to go sightseeing, the shop offers temporary storage for your belongings. You can also switch to a small bag provided by the shop to match your Qipao. Since you haven't paid a storage fee to the shop, be sure to keep your valuables with you. Finally, thank you to the owner for giving us such wonderful memories and service, and thank you, Jiufen, for being so beautiful and amazing!

booked last minute and totallt worth it. Jiufen at night have lots of vibes and brightness compared in a day. out tour guide francess also accommodating and make some suggestions where to go. she also assisted us in securing a window sear in amei tea house. thank you!

smooth collection and easy to use all the items. most of the stores (even those not listed) accept the $100 voucher at Jiufen. the shuttle card is the same as the usual easy pass card so feel free to top up etc and use it beyond this Jiufen trip. bus 965 comes every 15 mins, but the capacity of the bus differs so you may need to wait for the next if it is full!

Wonderful and well-organized tour! Yehliu, Yin & Yang Sea, Shifen, and Jiufen were all beautiful places to visit. Special thanks to our guide Kevin Chang for making the trip so enjoyable. He was friendly, helpful, and shared many interesting facts throughout the journey. Highly recommended, especially with guide Kevin Chang... If you want great photos & videos for social media, definitely choose KEVIN CHANG. He is very skilled at photography & videography and captured lot of of amazing photos & videos for us, He never tires of capturing amazing clicks and voluntarily took a lot of photos. Truly brilliant... Highly recommended...