New Taipei | Jinshan Hot Spring, Twin Candlestick Islets, and Jinshan Old Street Day Tour | Departing from Taipei Main Station

－ Trip Information －

Total Duration: 8 hours (subject to the day's itinerary)

09:00 Meet at Taipei Main Station East Exit 3
Set off in high spirits! (Please look for the staff member wearing the orange Taiwan Tour Bus vest to check in)

Shitoushan Park (Estimated stay: 1 hour)
Rich in geology and ecology, Shitoushan Park, formerly known as Jinshan Zhongzheng Park, is located on the Jinshan Cape that juts out into the sea. Once a military coastal defense zone, it has been transformed into a scenic tourist attraction. Because it was a restricted military area, much of its natural, primitive environment and unspoiled coastal scenery have been preserved. Shitoushan stands about 70 meters above sea level, with lush forests providing shade, blooming flowers in spring and summer, and the sounds of birds filling the air. Observation pavilions are scattered throughout, offering excellent views—looking east, you can see Yehliu Cape, while to the west lie the Zhongjiao coastal scenery and the fishing port of Huanggang. To the north, you can see the famous Jinshan landmark, the 'Twin Candlestick Islets'.

Twin Candlestick Islets (Distant View)
About 400 meters off the coast of Shitoushan Park, two twin giant rocks stand facing each other, resembling a pair of candlesticks. It is said that when the tide is high, a small boat can pass between them. Known since ancient times as the Candlestick Islets, they are a unique scenic wonder in Taiwan and were listed as one of the 'Eight Views of Tamsui' in the Qing Dynasty records. The Twin Candlestick Islets are about 60 meters high and are associated with a poignant legend of the 'Husband and Wife Stones'. Originally part of the Jinshan Cape, they were separated by tectonic movements that created cross-cutting joints in the rock, followed by continuous erosion by wind and waves. Over time, the small island's sea caves were eroded to form a sea arch, which eventually collapsed, leaving two sea stacks. The bases remain connected, but they split into two islets above the water, resembling two candlesticks, hence the name 'Twin Candlestick Islets'.


Jinshan (Jinbaoli) Old Street (Estimated stay: 1 hour)
The most famous part of the Jinshan town center is Jinbaoli Street, named after 'Jinbaoli'. This old street is the only remaining Qing Dynasty street on the North Coast and was once a major distribution hub for agricultural and fishery products. The taro cakes, sweet potatoes, and egg rolls sold on the street are quite famous, and visitors often leave with large bags of souvenirs. The market remains as prosperous as it was a hundred years ago, with the Jinshan morning market still maintaining traditional trading methods. The market offers a variety of local snacks (such as fried pork and deep-fried oysters). The duck meat stall in front of Guang'an Temple in the center of the old street is the most popular, and at the end of the street, you can even find crispy lobster crackers from Indonesia. In recent years, in addition to traditional century-old rice shops, herbal medicine shops, and grocery stores, many new shops with unique flavors have joined, giving the old street a new look. The shops provide everything you need for food, drink, and entertainment.


Jinshan Hot Spring (Choose your own hot spring venue) (Estimated stay: 2 hours)
This refers to the hot spring area located in the Jinshan and Wanli districts of New Taipei City, Taiwan. Bordering the East China Sea, these are igneous rock hot springs belonging to the Datun Volcano Group. The water quality includes neutral carbonate springs, acidic sulfur springs, alkaline sulfur springs, and white sulfur springs. Some coastal springs contain salt, with temperatures ranging from 45 to 50°C, and water at the source reaching up to 90°C. If you enjoy a relaxing lifestyle, you can experience the Jinshan hot springs at your own expense after a full day of activities to wash away your fatigue.