Classic Walk of Fame
Classic works of Taiwan's New Cinema movement in the 1980s,
including A City of Sadness, Dust In The Wind,
and Hill of No Return,
used sharp, incisive cinematography
to bring this once-declining mountain town back into the spotlight.
Itinerary Guide
- Jiufen Old Street preserves the atmosphere of a mountain town and features filming locations from classic movies such as A City of Sadness and A Borrowed Life.
- The Gold Museum in Jinguashi showcases the area's mining tunnels and the history of its mining industry; Hill of No Return was filmed on-site at the Benshan Fifth Tunnel and the Gold Refining Building within the museum grounds.
- Tahua Pothole was a filming location for the movie Silence; its unusual rock formations make for a striking spectacle that draws visitors eager to take photos.
- Houtong Station and Houtong Cat Village draw cat lovers from far and wide, and also served as filming locations for the movie Dust In The Wind.
Dust In The Wind
Shifen Old Street
Hill of No Return
Shuqi Road, Jiufen Old Street
Hill of No Return
Gold Refining Building
Step into the alleys of this golden mountain town, lined with shops full of good food and fun finds —
taro balls served hot or cold, ba-wan packed with hearty fillings, and handmade herbal cake.
All the flavors of this mountain-and-sea town are right here!
Taro Balls
Passed down through four generations, this craft offers four flavors—taro, sweet potato, green tea, and sesame—served hot or cold with a chewy texture. Topped with mung beans and red beans and made with generous ingredients, it appeals to all ages and is a traditional snack beloved by visitors from Taiwan and abroad.
Lai Ah Po Taro Balls
Fish Balls
This time-honored shop stands right on Jinshan Street in Jiufen. Fish Ball Soup is its signature dish—one bite releases the aroma of fried shallots across your tongue—while stuffed dried tofu seals minced pork filling inside a fish-paste wrapper, drizzled with a house-made sweet chili sauce. Great flavor at pocket-change prices.
Fishball Bozai
Teahouse
Antique lattice windows and solid wood furniture give the teahouse its old-world charm. Pair a freshly brewed pot of tea with three or four small plates of snacks and preserved fruit, and watch thin mist drift through the mountain town—this is how to truly savor a teahouse's character.
A-Mei Teahouse
No. 143, Jinshan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City