Jiufen Old Street Jishan Entrance & Lantern Alleys, Ruifang, New Taipei

About this place

Jiufen Old Street Jishan Street Gateway & Heritage Stalls, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Serving as the primary entryway into the golden mountain town, the Jishan Street entrance invites thousands of daily visitors into a bustling labyrinth of heritage aromas, artisanal shops, and vibrant market life. Narrow pedestrian alleys wind uphill lined with historic timber storefronts and steaming food carts. Walking the gentle slope, sightseers enjoy breathtaking cliffside glimpses of the distant ocean while snacking their way through Jiufen’s most famous treats: warm herbal Ah Lan sweet glutinous rice cakes, Head Nurse's aromatic braised snacks, Ah Gan Yi hot taro balls enjoyed over cliff vistas, and nostalgic peanut ice cream rolls with fresh cilantro.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Vibrant Jishan Street Entrance to the Golden Mountain Town: Enter the lively starting point of Taiwan’s most iconic mountain market street.

▸ Traditional Herbal Ah Lan Caozai Dumplings & Sweet Bean Cakes: Savor tender rice skins stuffed with savory salted radishes or sweet red beans.

▸ Famous Peanut Cilantro Ice Cream Rolls & Savory Braised Bites: Enjoy nostalgic shavings of peanut brittle paired with pineapple ice cream.