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I believe everything happens for a reason..
Fierce or Tired look? However, made it here. Hooray!
Steps to climb
Still more
Smile like the Sun
Jiufen or Chiufen literally means in Chinese "nine portions".It was said that during the early Qing Dynasty that nine families live in this isolated place hence the village always order nine portions every time a shipment arrived from town. It is also a gold mining place from 1430 however it just discovered and developed during the Qing Era. This is also in seaside mountain area in Ruifang District, New Taipei city. So imagined how people had worked and lived there was amazing. Jiufen is a glimpse of the past of Taiwan, it is rich in history, the breathtaking views, some of the first shops of the locals were still here, tea houses, and some of the authentic Taiwanese products which we only have seen in this place, and the authentic local snacks are in every corner of the street.
The inspired place from the Miyazaki movie " Spirited Away"
Yes, this famous grand tea house and the old town of Jiufen was said to be the inspiration of Hayao Miyazaki for the movie Spirited Away. Due to this, it has picked up its popularity and now become one of the favourite tourist spots in Taiwan. So People who watched and love the movie felt real that they have travelled in time and was apart of the Japanese Animated Movie when they see and visited this place.
Taiwanese Sausage is a must-try
Pose before going to these steps
With NFF (wink!)
Pose though so tired
We made it back down
Just take my photo, please... So Tired (wink).
Is it worth the trip or the hike to go here? my answer is a big "YES".
The climb is indeed tiring however once you reached the main old street and look around you will be amazed at the houses and shops here plus will fill your tummy while you stroll around with the authentic snacks and food. The vendor here comes from all ages and yet all are entertaining. They will have free taste samples of the product they are selling and will not get upset if you will not buy. Very hospitable.
And we didn't even explore the entire place however It was very satisfying just to be here.
Actually Jiufen Old Street is quite small so you can explore other places too. For us, we explore and had lunch here which is part of our Klook day tour.
How to get here. For us, It's part of our Klook Day tour (BOOK HERE)
You can take a taxi around TWD 1200-1400, by Private car (CHECK HERE), and by train and bus around TWD 110.
Train approximate travel time will take 1.5 hours. By bus, take the MRT blue line Zhongxiao Fuxing Station exit 1 then take the bus 1062 to Jiufen Old Street Station. You can check the bus 1062 timetable here.
Budget Checked, we spent for our lunch and some snacks around TWD 235 each.
So accept the challenge to climb and see the Jiufen Old Street guaranteed good travel experience. Will leave you guys with a small clip of this amazing place. See you at the next place in my Taiwan travel blog.
Specials Ladies are here again on our Klook Day Tour
Today I will or we will take you to Northern Taiwan. One of the famous attraction in the North was Yehliu Geopark. This place is famous because of its landscape. A landscape of honeycomb and mushroom rock formation. It is the formation of sea bays because of the impact of sea erosion. Let's try to be scientific (wink), Weathering is the decomposition of earth rocks through direct contacts with the planet's atmosphere it can turn into sands, mud and soil due to to the chemical changes. Still confused (just like me, hahaha!), let me just show you guys some of the rock formations we saw and was able to take photos to explain further.
Walling
Pose before we board the Bus
Character representation of the rock formation (so cute!)
The First Rock Formation we saw
Queen's Head
Honeycomb Rock behind us (right side)
Mushroom Rock
Of course, this is not a rock formation it is a Statue of Lin Tian Zhen, a local fisherman who saves a student ( from a group of student who is visiting the place before it becomes a tourist spot, was just open scenic place), unfortunately, both of them drowned in the end. President Chiang Kai Shek orders to set a statue of the fisherman in memory of his brave acts. We saw some groups of students as well while we are on this tour and though I don't understand them, they all know the story and give their respects by their gesture.
The most famous was the Queen Head Rock because it looks like the side Face of Queen Elizabeth due because this rock upper part has fallen apart years ago. Honeycombed Rock it is the rocks with many holes with different sizes and appears like a honeycomb. There is also called the Mushroom Rock is grouped on the platform with a globe-shaped rock on the top supported by thin stone pillars on the bottom. Ginger Rock because of the rough surface and beige tint as appeared. Candle Shaped Rock a round shape concretion containing lime is formed on the central top of the rock and surrounded by circular groves. Bean Curd Rock it is spread neatly at the edge of the sea cliff. It is a group of concretion being vertical to each other. Fairy Shoe Rock is from the ginger rock group and it is formed due to seawater erosion on the rock layer along with the impact of stratum extrusion. Marine Bird Rock There was a story of a Netherland sailboat was shipwrecked at Yehliu and floated in front of the Lover's Cave. None of the crew survived and there was this little bird who keeps whimpering for help until it died. Scientifically speaking the rock formation is still due to Weathering. There are still so many rock formation like Ice cream Rock, Elephant Rock, Peanut Rock, Pearl Rock, Camel Rock, Buddhist Monastic Pig and the Little Turtle, Fried Drumstick, Parrot Rock, Old man's head, Pig Rear Leg,Lion's head Rock,Dragon's head Rock,Gorilla Rock,Pineapple Bun, Japanese Geisha and Taiwan Rock . They are named as per the shape of the rocks. This place has caves too, to name some Mazu Cave, Lover's Cave and Naughty Kid's Cave. This Yehliu Geopark is amazingly beautiful it has a lot of story from old folks and still yet science explains about this rock formation.Did I tell you that Yehliu cape is like a turtle crouching by the sea the reason it's called the Yehliu Turtle. Whatever is your perspective it is GOD's creation that makes us awed and wonder when you see this place. This is just the first stop of our KLOOK Day tour. We book our tour HEREand with a tour conductor. Who gives an insight into the place. Our conductor Justin was friendly and approachable. Go check him out. How to get there :Click here Address: 207, Taiwan, New Taipei City, Wanli District, 野柳里港東路167-1號 Here is my video on this Amazing place.
Anyways, I will see you all in the next stop of our Klook Day Tour. Budget Checked we didn't spend a penny as it was part of the tour. We didn't have time to buy souvenirs as well however our photos are the best souvenirs.
This photo reminds me of the "Hobbits house" watch the movie to feel the vibes (wink).
I am not in the set of the Hobbits, however, I am in the forest. Yes, you heard me right I am or rather we are in the Green Fantasy Forest in Taiwan. This is actually the last stop of our Taichung Day tour. By its name, you will have an idea what is this place about. My thought was we are going to see a forest excluding all the other words that come before it. To my surprise, the name itself is the best way to describe this place. It will create the Fantasy that you want in your photos or video while inside the green Forest.
Entrance Fee is 300 NTD and or 500 NTD (for unlimited hours).
At the entrance with my Travel Squad Specials Ladies
It is a picturesque scenery. It is good for wedding photoshoots, actually, we saw many couples or group having their photo shoots for a wedding. They have different structures to choose from that will match a wedding theme. They have gardens, cafes, phone booths, churches (which comes in different structural shapes), houses and so many more. Below photos was actually taken by a "Kuya" over there. And he really took amazing photos for us even teaching us how to pose, showing us the right spot or angle, even the background he showed us halfway around the place. And there is more, he knows how to adjust the settings of our smartphones to have great lighting, in a way we kinda learn from him. Even though he doesn't speak English his action was truly welcoming to tourist like us. As the saying goes action speaks louder than words. From the bottom of our hearts "Xie Xie nin Kuya".
Credit to Kuya of Green Fantasy Forest
Credit to Kuya of Green Fantasy Forest
Credit to Kuya of Green Fantasy Forest
Credit to Kuya of Green Fantasy Forest
Credit to Kuya of Green Fantasy Forest
Credit to Kuya of Green Fantasy Forest
Time stops
Feels like a Queen getting on her carousel
Credit to Kuya of Green Fantasy Forest
Credit to Kuya of Green Fantasy Forest
Picture Perfect Frame
Feels like Mount Olympus garden
Red telephone Booth in the Forest
Fairy GOD Mother on the Swing
Credit to Mhaivel
Just Chillin on the house
Glass Church
A.K.A. Espesyal Familia de Zaragoza
Tired yet smiling
We're just here to spread some love
Wishing everyone to have a window to open after a door closes.
And this is the end of our Taichung Day tour. We actually enjoyed as again the whole squad loves to take photos. Green Fantasy Forest is located at Miaoli.
Click HEREFOR THE ADDRESS. Again our Day Tour was booked through FB Page: MGA PASYALAN SA TAIWAN through Joven. Click HERE
BUDGET checked spent 300 NTD for entrance only. We reached our hotel around 2000hrs (Taipei local TIme) travel time depends on the driver and traffic situations since today is a weekend. Thank You also Kuya Driver (we forgot to get your name which you mentioned at the beginning of the tour) for taking us around safely. I bid you goodbye for now and see you all on my next Taiwan travel blog.
