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    Jiufen is a small village located in the mountains near Ruifang, Taiwan. It was originally settled by 9 families, hence its name "Jiufen". In the 1890s, a gold rush began in the area, attracting more settlers and development. Today, Jiufen features Japanese architectural styles and a historic old street filled with restaurants, food stands, and tea houses serving local specialties like taro balls, fried seafood, and peanut ice cream rolls.

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    Jiufen is a small village located in the mountains near Ruifang, Taiwan. It was originally settled by 9 families, hence its name "Jiufen". In the 1890s, a gold rush began in the area, attracting more settlers and development. Today, Jiufen features Japanese architectural styles and a historic old street filled with restaurants, food stands, and tea houses serving local specialties like taro balls, fried seafood, and peanut ice cream rolls.

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    Jiufen is a small village located in the mountains near Ruifang, Taiwan. It was originally settled by 9 families, hence its name "Jiufen". In the 1890s, a gold rush began in the area, attracting more settlers and development. Today, Jiufen features Japanese architectural styles and a historic old street filled with restaurants, food stands, and tea houses serving local specialties like taro balls, fried seafood, and peanut ice cream rolls.

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    Exploring Jiufen

    The food, culture, and history of the village of Jiufen


    Jiufen is a small village located in the mountains near the
    neighboring town of Ruifang. It contains a rich history and
    many sights to behold

    History
    Jiufen was an isolated village that had 9 families. Every
    time shipments arrive to town, they would request nine
    portions, Thus the name “Jiufen”
    In 1890, workers near the area discovered gold while
    constructing railway between Taipei and Keelung,
    which started a small gold rush in the area. This was
    when Jiufen began to develop into a town. Jiufen
    features many Japanese styles of architecture due to the
    Japanese colonization from 1895-1945.

    Jiufen Old Street


    J iufen Old Street is a small alley that branches off into even
    smaller alley ways. Jiufen Old Street has many small
    restaurants, food stands, and tea houses.
    Food recommendations include taro balls, fried seafood,
    peanut ice cream roll, and Taiwanese sausages.

    Enjoy
    the Journey

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