Jiufen

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Jiufen, also spelled Jioufen or Chiufen (Chinese: 九份), is a historic former gold mining town in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is notable for Jiufen Old Street, a narrow, winding alleyway with shops, teahouses, and restaurants that offers tourists a view of traditional Taiwanese life. It has a population of approximately 1,600 residents. The nearest train station is Rueifang Station of TR Yilan Line, which is 15 minutes away by bus. Jiufen is served by buses and organized tours. The roads that lead there are mostly steep, curving, narrow, and possibly dangerous.

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