Jiufen, where there comes money when gold mining is no more /九份-停採黃金,來了綠金

Generally speaking, Jiufen, Jinguashi and Shueinandong are collectively dubbed as the Shuei-Jin-Jiou.
九份、金瓜石和水湳洞,通常合稱水金九。

Jiufen is a little higher than Jinguashi above sea level. The two communities were both initially gold-mining towns. They came to the verge of getting abandoned due to mining coming to a halt.
九份海拔比金瓜石高一點,兩個社區原本都是黃金礦城,因為停止開採瀕臨廢棄。

The movie "A City of Sadness" directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien shot the scene in Jiufen. This movie later won the Golden Lion Award at Venice Film Festival.
侯孝賢電影「悲情城市」在九份取景,這部電影後來得到威尼斯影展金獅獎。

The international award-winning film allowed the beauty hidden inside this mining village to be seen by the whole world.
得到國際影展大獎的影片,讓藏在山村礦城的美被全世界看見。

Though there is no more gold mining, the place draws the crowds of tourists bringing money into this town.
不再開採黃金,卻吸引觀光人潮,帶來了綠金。

Jiufen is a hot spot, causing traffic jams during holidays. You can take the train to get to TRA Ruifang Station and then transfer to a bus or a taxi.
九份是非常熱門的景點,假日會塞車,可以搭火車到瑞芳火車站,轉搭公車或計程車。

If you take a cab, don't worry about overpaying the taxi fare. There are signs at the cabstand by the train station indicating the definitive price to get to Jiufen.
搭計程車不用擔心被超收車資,火車站前的招呼站都標示,清楚寫明到九份的價格。

Driving to Jiufen, most people take the Northern Cross-Island Highway. It's quite easy to follow the signs along National Highway 1 and then take the expressway.
開車到九份,大多數人走北部濱海公路,從國道一號轉快速道路,沿著指標走很容易。

Be careful driving a car if you come from Jinguashi. The road is both meandering and narrow before arriving at Jiufen.
如果從金瓜石上來,道路又彎又窄,到九份前,開車要很小心。

Jiufen community consists of four main roads: Keelung Street, Shuqi Road, Qingbian Road and Qiche Road.
九份社區主要有四條路,基山街、豎崎路、輕便路和汽車路。

Keelung Street is the Old Street, and Qingbian Road used to be the trolley track for mine transportation. It was transformed into a normal road after the trolleys were suspended.
基山街就是老街,輕便路是以前運礦石的台車軌道,台車停駛變更成一般道路。

Qiche Road is the community outer ring road, and Shuqi Road is mainly a stone-step street connecting the other three roads.
汽車路是社區外環道,豎崎路主要是石砌的人行階梯,連接其他三條道路。

There are numerous parking lots in Jiufen. You can walk to the Old Street more expeditiously when parked near County Road 102 and Geding Station.
九份的停車場很多,停在102縣道隔頂站附近,走到老街會比較快。

Hiking entrance to Keelung Mountain

基隆山的登山口

You will also come by the hiking entrance to Keelung Mountain.
你同時也會經過基隆山的登山口。 3b8c0ed60bc4d57ddfd049e1fd3872c2

Due to the shape similar to a chicken coop, the name Keelung Mountain originated from a homophone meaning "chicken coop." It also resembles a pregnant woman lying on her back when looking at it from Jinguashi.
基隆山名子是從同音詞雞籠山延伸而來的,因外形很像雞籠,從金瓜石方向看,也像橫躺的孕婦。

Some people therefore call it "Da Du Mei Ren," meaning "pregnant beauty."
所以也有人叫這座山「大肚美人」,意思是懷孕的美女。 783a961272f2b61cd8ee12ef7f2da2e0

Keelung Mountain is divided by Jiufen and Jinguashi. If you have time, it's worth a hike as it won't be too strenuous. The view up on the mountain is terrific.
基隆山就是九份和金瓜石分界,有時間可以爬爬看,不會太吃力,山上視野很好。

Jiufen Old Street

九份老街

Walk toward the Old Street from Geding Parking Lot. You will get to check out the famously beautiful mountain and sea scenery.
隔頂停車場往老街方向走,你就可以看到聞名的山海美景。 220789bfcdab14763ed291abbb09d366

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The entrance to Old Street is by a convenient store, and the scenic overlook is around the corner.
老街入口在便利超商旁,觀景台就在附近。 ee57bfd4df228c20d0863fb26ce63aad

The scenic overlook is a great place to get a wonderful view of the mountain and sea scenery. Shenao Fishing Port comes to view first. A bit further are Bah-dou-zi Fishing Port and Port of Keelung.
觀景台也是看山海美景的好地方,深澳港最前方,再過去是八斗子和基隆港。 1dc3b98e8f1a5120a0e524749e19fbed

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Situated between here and Keelung Islet, where the tip of the land extends into the sea, is Shenao Headland.
在基隆嶼之間,陸地伸入大海最前端就是深澳岬角。 6af3befbf37a058d006cd1259da8f9c1

You can take some photos and selfies on the first or second floor.
你可以在一樓或者二樓取景,或者自拍。 d530931ddec4db29bdedf9c14c49ff94

After checking out the gorgeous scenery, it's time to head to Jiufen Old Street.
看完美景,直接進基山街逛。 83ce203d71a54c0e24da7d269247eb3a

With shops on both sides, Jiufen Old Street is very confined. Even the sky seems very narrow when looking above.
基山街很窄小,兩邊都是店家,看上面的天空也剩下窄窄一條。 d9ce008ebb6a12e6e5c6b787a26614f7

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There are plenty of choices with many delicious Taiwanese snacks here.
很多好吃的台灣小吃都在這裡,選擇非常多。 199aabc5cde540b809195fcb46fd0000

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