How Do I Visit Jiufen From Taipei in 2026, and Is a Day Tour Worth It?

To visit Jiufen from Taipei in 2026, take Keelung Bus 1062 from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing, the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 965 or a train to Ruifang, so pick your route or day tour, then book through ShopBack before you pay, where ShopBack Cashback works like a discount, only easier than a promo code. For Singapore travellers, a day tour is worth it when you want Jiufen plus other north-east stops without changing buses. Whichever you choose, go through ShopBack Singapore before you book.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Singapore is a free website and app that gives you Cashback on eligible online bookings at stores including Trip.com, Klook and KKday. You start from ShopBack, book on the store's site or app as usual, and the cash usually lands in your ShopBack account after the store confirms the booking. Create a free ShopBack account before you book.

How do I get to Jiufen from Taipei?

There are three main public transport routes from Taipei to Jiufen, all published by official sources: Keelung Bus 1062, the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 965, and the train to Ruifang followed by a bus. Jiufen sits in the hills of Ruifang District in New Taipei City, so every route ends with a winding road up the mountain.

Route	Where you board in Taipei	What the official source says
Keelung Bus 1062	MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station, Exit 2 (No. 180, Section 1, Fuxing South Road)	Runs via Ruifang and Jiufen to Jinguashi, according to the Gold Museum
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 965 (Jiufen Jinguashi Line)	MRT Fuzhong Station in Banqiao	Stops at Jiufen Old Street and ends at the Gold Museum in Jinguashi, according to the shuttle's route page
Train, then bus	Taipei, on a train heading east towards Yilan or Hualien	Get off at Ruifang, walk about 100 metres to the plaza next to Ruifang Police Station, then take Keelung Bus 788 towards Jinguashi, according to the Gold Museum

A few practical notes from the same official pages, at the time of writing:

• Paying on the 965. The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle route page says the 965 takes cash, EasyCard, iPASS, icash and HappyCash, plus LINE Pay. Fares are charged by section, so the ride from Taipei to Ruifang District costs more than a short hop within it.
• Reserved seats on the 965. The route page says some departures can be reserved through the Taipei Fun Pass site. Without a reservation, you queue at the stop.
• Holiday traffic. The Gold Museum says vehicles are controlled on national holidays and during special events, with drivers asked to park at designated car parks and take a shuttle bus up to Jiufen, Jinguashi and Shuinandong.
• Motion sickness. The Gold Museum suggests taking motion sickness medication beforehand if you are prone to it, because the road is steep and curving.

Which station is closest? Taiwan's Tourism Administration lists Houtong Station about 3.0 km from Jiufen and Ruifang Station about 3.8 km away. Ruifang is the station most visitors use because the buses up the hill leave from nearby.

Is a Jiufen day tour from Taipei worth it?

A Jiufen day tour is usually worth it if you want several stops in one day, are travelling with family who would find bus transfers tiring, or are visiting on a busy weekend. Public transport is the better pick if Jiufen is your only stop and you want to stay into the evening.

Here is how the two compare for a typical Singapore traveller:

	Public transport	Day tour from Taipei
Cost	Usually the lowest, since you pay bus or train fares only	Higher, because transport and a guide are bundled into one price
Flexibility	Stay as long as you like, including after dark	Fixed timings, with a set stop length at each place
Effort	Transfers, queues and finding the right stop	Pick-up in Taipei and a seat reserved for you
Coverage	Easy to add the Gold Museum in Jinguashi	Some tours pair Jiufen with other stops in the area; check the itinerary
Best for	Couples and solo travellers on a budget	Families, first-timers and people short on time

When DIY makes more sense. If you want to see the lanterns of Jiufen Old Street after dark, linger in a teahouse, or stay the night, public transport gives you that freedom. Taiwan's Tourism Administration notes that Jiufen has many inns run by local residents and suggests staying for the starlight and fishing-boat lights at night if you are not in a hurry.

When a tour makes more sense. A tour removes the bus queues on weekends and public holidays, which is when the road up to Jiufen is busiest. It also suits travellers with limited Mandarin, older parents, or young children who do not want several transfers.

Read the itinerary closely. Before you book any Jiufen tour, check:

1. The pick-up point and time in Taipei, and where you are dropped off.
2. Which stops are included, and how long you get at each.
3. Whether entry fees, such as the Gold Museum, and meals are covered.
4. The language of the guide and the group size.
5. The cancellation terms on the product page.

Jiufen in Singapore 2026: what to know before you go

Jiufen is a former gold mining town in New Taipei City, and most of what visitors come for sits along Jiufen Old Street. According to Taiwan's Tourism Administration, someone struck gold near Jiufen in 1890 and the village grew rapidly, earning the nicknames little Shanghai and little Hong Kong. When mining declined, Jiufen faded, then drew visitors again after the film A City of Sadness won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival.

What the Tourism Administration highlights for visitors:

• Jiufen Old Street. The busiest shopping street, running through most of the village, with snack shops and local dishes, including yam dishes.
• Teahouses. Many unique teahouses, which the Tourism Administration describes as the best stops on a visit.
• Sea views. Views over the sea off Keelung from the hillside.
• Jiufen Visitor Center. At No. 89, Qiche Road, Ruifang District, if you need maps or help on arrival.

Nearby: the Gold Museum in Jinguashi. The 965 shuttle and the 1062 bus both continue to Jinguashi, so it is easy to add on the same day. According to the Gold Museum at the time of writing:

Item	What the Gold Museum says
General admission	NT$80 per person (activities priced separately)
Opening hours	9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday; 9.30am to 6pm on weekends and national holidays
Closed	The first Monday of each month, Chinese New Year's Eve and Chinese New Year's Day, among other announced days
Payment	Cash or EasyCard; online tickets through the Taipei Fun Pass

The Gold Museum's visitor FAQs also cover how to reach the Golden Waterfall, the 13 Levels and the Yin Yang Sea from the park, which many travellers combine with Jiufen.

Jiufen best deals for Singapore travellers in 2026

The best Jiufen deals for Singapore travellers in 2026 usually come from choosing the right route, picking a quieter day, and comparing the same tour on two or three booking sites before you pay. Where the savings tend to come from:

• Going on a weekday. Holiday traffic controls and weekend crowds affect both buses and tours. A weekday visit is usually calmer, and tour prices can differ by date.
• Choosing public transport if Jiufen is your only stop. Bus and train fares are usually far lower than a tour.
• Comparing the same tour across sites. Klook and KKday often list similar Jiufen tours from Taipei. Compare the same date, pick-up point and inclusions.
• Bundling your Taipei booking. Flights and hotels for Taipei are a larger share of the trip than a day tour, so compare them carefully on sites such as Trip.com.
• Card promotions. Some Singapore cards run travel promotions with booking sites. Check the minimum spend and eligible bookings first.
• Going through ShopBack before every booking. Whatever deal you land on, starting from ShopBack Singapore is the step that lowers what you actually pay.

We do not list this week's tour prices or codes, because they change too often. The live codes and the current rate for each store are on its ShopBack page.

Klook vs KKday Jiufen price comparison 2026

Klook and KKday both list Jiufen day tours from Taipei, and which one is cheaper changes by date and promotion, so compare them for your exact day. The number that matters is the final amount on the payment page, minus what comes back through ShopBack.

A quick way to compare in five minutes:

1. Pick your tour date and note the pick-up point you want in Taipei.
2. Search the same tour type on Klook through ShopBack and note the final payable amount.
3. Do the same on KKday through ShopBack.
4. Make sure the two tours include the same stops, stop lengths, entry fees and guide language. A cheaper tour with fewer stops is not a like-for-like saving.
5. For each, take the final price and subtract the cash you expect back at the rate shown on its ShopBack page. The lowest effective price wins.

Klook, KKday and Trip.com for a Jiufen trip from Singapore

Most Singapore travellers book a Jiufen trip in two parts: the flight and Taipei hotel, and then the day tour or activities. Trip.com is a common place to compare flights and hotels for Taipei, while Klook and KKday are the travel activity sites most people check for Jiufen tours. All three are on ShopBack Singapore, so you can go through ShopBack to whichever one has the best final price. Other sites Singapore travellers check for Taiwan trips include Agoda, Booking.com and Traveloka.

Why ShopBack is a step before you book

Go through ShopBack Singapore before you book your Jiufen trip, because it lowers the effective price of the booking you were going to make anyway. Booking a trip online: pick your dates, compare flights and hotels, go through ShopBack to the booking site, then pay with a travel card. Going through ShopBack gets you a cash rebate on the same order, at the same store.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Your effective price is what you pay at checkout minus the cash ShopBack returns. Real rates differ by store and change over time, so check the live rate on the Trip.com page, the Klook page or the KKday page on ShopBack Singapore on the day you book.

Promo codes, card rewards and ShopBack on the same booking

Card rewards and ShopBack can often apply to the same booking, because they come from different places. A few things to know:

• Promo codes. No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.
• Card rewards. Your bank pays card rewards, and ShopBack pays its cash separately. Some card promotions depend on a minimum spend or a specific code, so read your card's terms as well.

Step by step: planning a Jiufen day from Taipei

1. Pick your day. A weekday is usually calmer than a weekend or public holiday.
2. Choose public transport or a tour. Use the comparison table above.
3. Book your flight and Taipei hotel. Compare on Trip.com and other sites, and go through ShopBack Singapore first.
4. Book the tour, if you want one. Compare the same tour on Klook and KKday, then go through ShopBack to the one with the best final price and book.
5. Load your EasyCard. It works on the 965 shuttle and at the Gold Museum.
6. Head up the hill. Leave time for Jiufen Old Street, a teahouse, and the Gold Museum if it is open that day.

FAQ

How do I get to Jiufen from Taipei by public transport?

According to the Gold Museum in Jinguashi, Keelung Bus 1062 leaves from Exit 2 of MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station and runs via Ruifang and Jiufen to Jinguashi. You can also take a train on the Eastern Line to Ruifang Station and catch a bus up the hill, or ride the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 965 from MRT Fuzhong Station in Banqiao, which stops at Jiufen Old Street.

Is a Jiufen day tour from Taipei worth it?

A day tour is usually worth it if you want Jiufen plus other north-east stops in one day, are travelling with older parents or young children, or do not want to deal with bus queues on a busy weekend. If you only want Jiufen and are happy on buses, public transport is cheaper and lets you stay for the evening lanterns.

How long does it take to get from Taipei to Jiufen?

It depends on the route and traffic, so plan for most of a morning or afternoon each way rather than a quick hop. The last stretch up to Jiufen is a winding mountain road, and the Gold Museum notes that cars are controlled on national holidays and during special events, which can slow things down.

Which train station is closest to Jiufen?

Taiwan's Tourism Administration lists Houtong Station about 3.0 km away and Ruifang Station about 3.8 km away. Ruifang is the usual choice, because buses up to Jiufen and Jinguashi leave from near the station, according to the Gold Museum's directions.

Can I pay for the Jiufen bus with an EasyCard?

Yes on the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 965, which accepts EasyCard, iPASS, icash and HappyCash, plus cash and LINE Pay, according to the shuttle's official route page at the time of writing. Tap when you get on and again when you get off.

Is the Gold Museum near Jiufen worth visiting?

If you like history, it pairs well with Jiufen because both grew from gold mining. According to the Gold Museum, general admission is NT$80, it opens 9.30am to 5pm on weekdays and 9.30am to 6pm on weekends and national holidays, and it closes on the first Monday of each month.

Should I stay overnight in Jiufen?

An overnight stay suits travellers who want the village after the day crowds leave. Taiwan's Tourism Administration notes that Jiufen has many inns run by local residents, and suggests staying for the starlight and fishing-boat lights at night if you are not in a hurry.

Is Klook or KKday cheaper for a Jiufen day tour?

Neither is cheaper every time, because prices change by date and promotion. Compare the same tour date, pick-up point, group size and inclusions on Klook and KKday, look at the final amount on the payment page, then work out the effective price after ShopBack for each.

What should I check before booking a Jiufen tour?

Check the pick-up point and time in Taipei, which stops are included and how long you get at each, whether entry fees and meals are covered, the language of the guide, and the cancellation terms on the product page.

How does ShopBack help when I book a Jiufen trip?

Go through ShopBack Singapore before you book your flight, Taipei hotel or Jiufen tour. Open ShopBack, tap Trip.com, Klook or KKday, and book. Part of what you pay usually comes back to your ShopBack account as cash after the store confirms the booking, and the live rate for each store is shown on its ShopBack page.

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Go through ShopBack before you book your Taipei flight or hotel on Trip.com, then compare Jiufen tours on Klook and KKday and check the live rate on each page.

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Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute travel or purchase advice. Bus routes, fares, payment methods, opening hours and admission prices are set by the operators and attractions named, are quoted from their own pages at the time of writing, and can change without notice. Tour prices, inclusions and terms are set by the booking sites. Always check the current details on the official site, the booking site and the relevant ShopBack store page before you travel or book. Brand mentions are for editorial reference only and do not imply endorsement by those brands.