Juifen

I was trying to print something at the 7-Eleven at the entrance to Jiufen Old Street, but the printing service was unavailable. I tried switching to printing from Family Mart, but the upload didn't work either... I had no choice but to show the screen to the staff, and they were fine with that. The tea itself was delicious, as were the tea and snacks. There were a lot of customers, probably because it was in the evening. It wasn't a laid-back place, more like a family restaurant, but still, you could enjoy your tea with a great view. It's a great place to relax after exploring Jiufen Old Street.

We were efficiently guided around many tourist spots that would be difficult to see in one day on our own. What surprised me was that even in a small area with no nearby parking, a minibus arrived at the meeting point out of nowhere. We were able to conserve our energy while riding, and the journey was completely stress-free. And what I liked best was the guide's stories. His stories were very interesting, and I listened intently the whole time. I think this is something you can only get on a tour. My only regret is that I didn't get to thank the guide properly. Thank you to Kyu-san and the driver for a fun time. We went to the restaurant you recommended. It was delicious!

Redemption of the voucher (qr code) was very convenient as the staff immediately acknowledged our booking and led us to our table even if our arrival was a bit early. The afternoon tea experience demonstration was rather short and swift but our family still enjoyed the experience.Since we had not eaten lunch that time, we decided to order food and it was also good. Although the staff were all busy, they still took the time to take our photos in front of the entrance of Skyline Tea House with the A-Mei tea house as the back drop. Definitely a must do tour when you are visiting Jiufen.

It was a very compact tour, and it was great. The tour was half Chinese-speaking and half Japanese. The local guide explained things in both Chinese and Japanese. It looked like a lot of work, so thank you very much. Yehliu Geopark was mysterious. It seems to be eroding every year. In Shifen, we lit lanterns and enjoyed spicy beef noodles and xiaolongbao, which were delicious. Cat Village is great for cat lovers. My family took a quick look around and rested at the museum. To Jiufen, we transferred to a city bus. You'll need coins ($15 one way) or an EasyCard. We paid $50 for three people in coins. They said they don't give change. It was rainy and crowded when we arrived, but we took a rest at a tea shop our guide recommended. It was great to see the beautiful illuminated scenery at the end. As the guidebook said, rain gear (raincoats and waterproof footwear) is essential. It's also a good idea to bring extra clothes for children, as it can get cold if wet. The city bus on the way back was air-conditioned and cold. My family only brought umbrellas and no raincoats, and wore ultra-down jackets under parkas and stain-resistant sneakers, but in the end, our feet and parkas got wet and we had to dry them at the hotel. Overall, it was great that we were able to get around compactly. I recommend it.