Jiufen

Day 3: Jiufen Old Street

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The cobblestone alleyways of Jiufen Old Street, a gold rush town in the late1800s that is now a hot spot for tourists. The site is also said to be a major inspiration for the street scenes in the Miyazaki film "Spirited Away."

The cobblestone alleyways of Jiufen Old Street, a gold rush town in the late 1800s that is now a hot spot for tourists. The site is also said to be a major inspiration for the street scenes in the Miyazaki film “Spirited Away.”

 

Looking out toward the Pacific Ocean near the entrance to Jiufen Old Street in northeast Taiwan.
Looking out toward the Pacific Ocean near the entrance to Jiufen Old Street in northeast Taiwan.

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