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Chiufen


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 112 attractions in Taipei
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Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area, Historic village, Mall
Address: Shuqi Road, Ruifang Town Taipei
Taiwan

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4 of 5 stars
Madison, New Jersey
22 Sep 2009

This little town reminds me of similar ones in Italy and France. No, it isn't as well kept as those tourist-centered and state supported towns, but it has all the same other qualities: hillside location with fantastic views, narrow winding streets and steep steps, a lot of shopping, and history. If you've seen all there is in Taipei, rent a... more

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2 of 5 stars
American in HK
17 Nov 2008
1/5 found this review helpful

Before listening to us, consider the source. My wife and I are 30-something Americans living in HK. Our local friends (HK & Taiwan) told us that Chiufen was a must-see, so our hopes were riding high. We only had 48 hours is Taipei, so the 1.5 hour bus ride each way was a bit too much to justify the experience.... more

27 Apr 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

This is one place in Taiwan that, for me, has it all. There is the quaintness and mixed architecture (Chinese and Japanese) of the hillside town, the market that winds its way through narrow "streets," traditional and modern tea shops, ocean views, night views, the old mine ruins, the old Japanese temple ruins, the fish market, etc, etc, etc. Rent... more

19 Apr 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

the day view and night view are very different, its a good place to enjoy a cuppa tea for a few hours. shopping for lite munchies are readily available at this place. more

24 Nov 2009

古い映画に出てくるような懐かしい街並み。 高台の茶店のテラス席からの眺めも素敵。 細い階段通路を抜けるのも楽しく、 ... more

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4 of 5 stars
滋賀
22 Nov 2009

GWに出かけたのですが、台湾人、日本人取り混ぜて非常な混雑ぶりでした。狭い商店街が人であふれ、風情を楽しむには少し人が多... more

22 Nov 2009

宮崎アニメ「千と千尋の神隠し」のモデルとなったとも言われている街、九份に行ってきました 食べ歩き、そぞろ歩きという言葉... more

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4 of 5 stars
千葉
21 Nov 2009

大変雰囲気のある素敵な街です。 訪れたのが平日、それも途中から雨が降ったせいか、思っていたより混雑しておらず、ゆっくり... more

18 Nov 2009

ツアーで参加しました。 丁度、日が暮れかかった頃、到着しぞろぞろと細い道を歩いて行くと、もうそこは、お祭りの縁日さなが... more

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4 of 5 stars
Kochi, Japan
18 Nov 2009

汽車とバスを使って行きましたが、汽車の時間を調べていなかったせいで駅でかなり待たないといけなくて、時間が勿体無かったです... more

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Chiufen Address

Shuqi Road, Ruifang Town, Taipei, Taiwan