Today, my family of four embarked on a day trip to Jiufen that was part of our Taiwan tour package. The weather was quite hot as it is summer in Taiwan in the month of August. Taiwan during the summertime is basically as hot as Malaysia! At least our tour guide’s jokes helped us take our minds off the weather. He even imitated the Malaysian accent when he spoke English to us. He knew we really needed to cool off so he quickly sought out a cold dessert for us. We got the locally famous ice cream burritos — two ice cream scoops of your desire (red bean, taro, peanut and more), smashed peanuts and sugar wrapped in glutinous rice wrap. The mixture danced across our tongues, quickly quenching the heat.
To visit Jiufen, you can also join Yehliu & Jiufen Day tour. You can even see some seasonal attractions in Spring. (Read more: Spring Only! The Dreamlike Laomei Green Reef)
What can you eat in Jiufen?
As we made our way through the old paths of Jiufen, Taiwan, my kids were fascinated by the toys in the stalls. My boys aged 7 and 12 both bought a wooden sword and spent a lot of their time play fighting with them. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the purchases as it kept them busy!
The day quickly passed away as we bought miscellaneous things in each store. There were shoes, bags, and various handicrafts. Our family was quickly tired and parched, and we sought out the famous Jiufen Amei tea house to rest our feet. The inside of the cafe gave us really vintage Chinese vibes with a nice view. We were impressed as the staff all spoke mandarin and Chinese and we were recommended to order a set menu. It cost around TWD 400 to 500 per person and came with 8-9 Taiwanese traditional dishes with soup and desserts. We were pleasantly surprised by the food. My personal favorite was the mung bean cake that melted in my mouth! Jiufen Amei tea house is really suited for a family to spend time together.
You can explore the charm of Jiufen in This Video. But the best way to see Jiufen is through your own eyes.
Overall, touring Jiufen was a memorable experience and my family will definitely be coming again!
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