It's weekend again and this time, and this time, we are heading north towards Taipei but then, our destination is not Taipei, as we have been there before, so, this time, we are heading north to JiuFen, 九份.
JiuFen was actually a prosperous gold mining town but went into sharp decline when the mining was discontinued. The old streets, tea houses and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean saved it from becoming a ghost town. JiuFen is now a popular destination who anyone who want to relive scenes from the past.
Getting there from Jhudong (the place where i was staying) is practically a breeze but the journey does not go well for those who dislike long hour trip. The duration of the journey can simply past the 2.5 hours gap but do not fret as what awaits you at the end of the trip is endless excitement. Beware, don't always put too much hope on something as you will normally end up disappointed.