transport help

can anyone advice on how to go to jiufen and fisherman%26#39;s wharf from ximending area? thanks

transport help

To go to Jiufen:

Take the MRT trains and alight at Taipei Main Station (1 station away). Transfer to trains heading towards Kunyang (blue line) and alight at Zhongxiao Fuxing station. Travel time: About 8 to 9 mins Fare: NT$20 Take exit 1 and walk 30m towards Andung Street (No 261 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 3) – Chunglun bus terminal. Board the Keelung buses heading to “Jinguashih” and alight at Jiufen. Travel time: About 1 hr 45 mins Fare: NT$90 (to Jiufen)

Taipei Metro (MRT) website: http://www.trtc.com.tw

Keelung bus website: http://www.klbus.com.tw

Alternatively, you can take TRA railway trains to Rueifang station and transfer to bus outside the station for Jiufen.

Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) website: http://163.29.3.98/TWRail_En/index.aspx

Train fares and travel times from Taipei Main Station to Rueifang Station vary depending on the type of train:

Tze Chiang Taroko – NT$38 (Travel time: About 28 to 32 mins)

Tze Chiang – NT$80 (Travel time: About 31 to 45 mins)

Chu Kuang – NT$62 (Travel time: About 42 to 53 mins)

Fu Hsing -- NT$52 (Travel time: About 45 to 50 mins)

Local (DRC) – NT$38 (Travel time: About 49 to 56 mins)

After alighting from the TRA train at Rueifang Railway Station, exit the station and walk to the front of the railway station. The road in front of the station is Mingdeng Rd Sec 3. If you are going to Jiufen or Jinguashih, you would need to cross Mingdeng Rd Sec 3 to the bus stop just outside the shops and café. Take the Keelung bus heading to “Jinguashih” for Jiufen. The bus will terminate at Jinguashih. Bus fare: NT$22 (to Jiufen or Jinguashih same bus fare). The bus journey uphill takes about 20mins (to Jiufen) Alight at the Old street (Chishan Street) stop along the road bend. You can see the 7-11 convenience store.

To go to Fishermen Wharf (Lover’s Bridge):

From Ximenting, walk to Ximen MRT station. Take the MRT trains and alight at Taipei Main Station (1 station away). Transfer to trains heading towards Danshui (red line) and alight at Danshui station (terminal station). Travel time: About 40 mins Fare: NT$50

Either take bus R26 from the bus stop along the road fronting Danshui MRT Station or walk to Boat Wharf to take a ferry to Fishermen Wharf. By bus: About 18 mins Fare: NT$15 By ferry: About 12 mins Fare: NT$50 There is no discount for return ferry tickets (twice the price of one-way tickets with no discount).

Blueway ferry website: …tpc.gov.tw/Spring/blueway/shiproute-1.htm

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Thanks a lot!!! very detailed and helpful. anyway, do you know what is there to do at jiufen and fisherman%26#39;s wharf? it is worth the travelling time to go to jiufen?

Jiufen and Jinguashih are favourite places to visit for travelers to Taipei. Jiufen is a quaint village on a hilltop with good views of the mountains, the Yin Yang Sea and Pacific Ocean. Jiufen was once a flourishing mining town. After World War II, the mining industry ended. The internationally acclaimed Taiwanese movie “City of Sadness” was shot here and focused on Jiufen’s colorful past. Jiufen prospered again and the crowds came to stroll on the stepped alleys till this day. Take a walk through Chishan Street (Jiufen Old Street) and the alleyways. Feel the chill of the cool mountain air. Watch the sun set through the clouds. Visit Jiufen Goldmine, old Shengping Theatre and traditional teahouses with open-air roof terraces for dining, tea drinking. Look up at the moon and stars in the quiet of the night.

Local cuisine include Yu Yuan (Taro balls), sweet potato balls, Hong Zhao Ba Wan (pork marinated in red wine), beef noodles, fish stew etc. Hsienkuang cakes, Tai Yang Ping (sun biscuits), Mua-chi, herbal cakes are favourite foodstuffs amongst travelers to Jiufen.

Fishermen Wharf in Danshui is popular with locals and visitors to take a stroll during the late afternoons and early evenings. Watch the sun set over the 165m long Lovers Bridge being lighted up as the sky turns dark. Shops, cafes and seafood restaurants are located along the wharf. Outdoor activities include celebrities’ concerts and caricature. Many travelers also go to Danshui Old Street (Zhongzheng Rd Sec 1) for the eateries, cafes by the wharf.

Ah Po iron eggs, Ah-Gei, fishball soup, fish crisps etc are favourite foodstuffs amongst travelers to Danshui.

Take a ferry across Danshui River to the opposite river bank -- Bali Township. Go for a tricycle ride along the river bank. Try peacock clams, fresh fat fish at a popular restaurant there. Try also the local snacks from “Twin sisters” stall.

Jiufen, Jinguashih and Fishermen Wharf are definitely worth a visit as evidence by the inclusion of these attractions in many of the travelers’ itineraries.

Correction!

To go to Jiufen:

Take the MRT trains from Ximen station and alight at Zhongxiao Fuxing station (4 stations away). No need to transfer trains at Taipei Main station. Ximen and Zhongxiao Fuxing stations are on the same blue line of the MRT system.

Use exit 1 at Zhongxiao Fuxing station and transfer to Keelung buses for Jiufen.

Thanks for the help. i will know what to look out for when im there.

it seems that travelling to jiufen bt railway is about 45 min faster. do i have to book the train tickets in advance or can i buy the tickets at the station itself?

There are many train services from Taipei Railway Station to Rueifang Station in any day. There is no necessity to book in advance. You can purchase tickets on the day of travel just before you board the train. No worries.

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I will be going to Taiwan from 29th Jan till 2nd Feb.One of the itinerary will be Jiu Fen Old Street.

Just to confirm after alighting from the TRA train at Rueifang Railway Station, if I%26#39;m going to Jiufen Old street, I would need to cross Mingdeng Rd Sec 3 to the bus stop just outside the shops and café to take Keelung bus service right?

Please see this link for reference.

yoyonet.biz/egoing/bus/beichi/kilon/09.htm

May I know if this is the correct bus service?

If yes, which stop should I alight? Because as mentioned from your post, you said to alight at the Old street (Chishan Street) stop along the road bend But I can%26#39;t find the street name on the link provide above.

Please advise.

As I will be going there soon, your prompt reply is much appreciated.

Thank you.

Yes, you are right. After alighting from the train at Rueifang Railway Station, cross Mingdeng Rd Sec 3 (the road in front of Rueifang Railway Station) to the bus stop just outside the shops and café. Board the Keelung buses originating from Keelung city (yoyonet.biz/egoing/bus/beichi/kilon/09.htm).

You can also board Keelung buses originating from Taipei city. These buses display final destination “Jinguashih” which will go to Jiufen before terminating at Jinguashih. The bus journey uphill to Jiufen (approx. 5.3km) takes about 20 mins. Alight at Old Street bus stop. Old Street refers to Jishan Street (Chishan Street), a smaller road off the main road. Many of the bus passengers alight here, so there is no worry of missing the bus stop. You can see a 7-11 convenience store along a road bend.

Jiufen area tourist sites and road map: eng.taiwan.net.tw/lan/Cht/map/ShowMap.asp…

Tourist map of Jiufen: eng.taiwan.net.tw/lan/Cht/map/ShowMap.asp…

Jiufen and Jinguashih are approx. 2.5km apart.

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