ŜTaiwan DIY Travel Guide Wulai

Around Hakone Yun Hsien Holiday Resort Fun œ Hot spring œ Scenic sites This elegantly appointed Reached by a scenic Taipei Japanese-style hot spring resort cable car ride over the offers a choice between group Nanshih River, this resort and private baths, with river has no shortage of recre- From coastal and mountain and mountain views and Kaiseki ational facilities and natural retreats to quaint historic towns, cuisine to top it all off. charm. there is plenty to discover within a few hours of Taipei.

Jioufen

Jioufen Old Street Shengping Theater D．A．T．A œ Scenic sites œ Scenic sites D．A．T．A 77 Yanti Rd., Wulai , Taipei Traditional snacks, anti- Located on Jishan Rd. County (02)2661-6688 24hr 1-1 Pubu Rd., Wulai Township, Taipei Ű Outdoor pools: NT$600-up; 2- County (02)2661-6383 ques, art and more are sold since its relocation in 1934, person indoor pools: NT$1,200-up 08:00~17:00 Ű NT$200 at shops housed in the his- this is the oldest theater in Take the MRT Xindian Line to Xindian Take the MRT Xindian Line to Xindian Station and then take the Sindian Bus to Station and then take the Sindian Bus to toric buildings lining the nar- northern . It was once the Jyulong Villa stop. the cable car. row winding roads of a popular entertainment site, Jioufen, with plenty of scenic but closed when the local A mixture of modern and aborigi- Spring Park Hotel views along the way. mines played out. nal design, this riverside hot spring œ Hot spring D．A．T．A resort is a great place to pamper D．A．T．A Shuci Rd., Jishan Rd., and Cingbian yourself in nature's embrace. Rd. in Jioufen, Rueifang Township, Taipei 141 Cingbian Rd., Rueifang County From Train Station Township, Taipei County (Budai Harbor) D．A．T．A take the Jinguashih-bound Keelung Bus to Ű From Keelung Train Station take the Jioufen stop. ŏ The Taiwan Tour Bus the Jinguashih-bound Keelung Bus to the 3 Yanti Rd., Wulai Township, Taipei County offers both one-day and half-day tours Jioufen stop. Follow Shuci Rd. to Ğ02ğ2661-6555 24hr Ű Group with stops in Jioufen. Cingbian Rd. and turn right. pool: NT$700-up;2-person bath NT$850-up Take the MRT Xindian Line to the Xindian Station and then take the Sindian Bus to Yanti stop. Gold Ecological Park

œ Scenic sites Wulai Old Street A museum, environmental education œ Scenic sites center, Japanese-era chalet, and aban- doned mine bring to life Jioufen's for- Sticky rice cakes, millet mer days as a gold rush town. wine and other Atayal abo- D．A．T．A riginal delicacies and crafts 8 Jinguang Rd., Rueifang Township, Taipei County (02)2496-2800 09:30~17:00, are sold along this street. Weekends: 09:30~18:00 Adults NT$100 (Museum, education center, and Crown Prince D．A．T．A Chalet); Gold panning: NT$100; Mine tour NT$50 From Keelung Train Station take the Jinguashih-bound Keelung Bus to the Jinguashih stop.ŏ The Taiwan Tour Bus offers a one-day Wulai St., Wulai Township, Taipei County Take the MRT Xindian (Green) Line to the tour stopping in Jinguashih. Xindian Station and then take the Sindian Bus to the terminal station.

36 37 Yingge & North Coast Sansia

The Yeliou Scenic Area is a geo- Yeliou Yingge Ceramics Street The area around Wunhua Rd. Taiwan Northern logical wonder with dozens of fas- and Jianshanpu Rd. is lined with œ Scenic sites œ Scenic sites cinating rock formations in a numerous ceramic kilns and shops coastal setting. selling both artistic and practical items. Fun D．A．T．A D．A．T．A 167-1 Gangdong Road, Yeliou Village, Wanli Wunhua Rd. and Jianshanpu Rd. in Yingge Township, Taipei County (02)2492-6516 From Yingge Train Station walk about 1km. 08:00~17:00 Ű Adults NT$50 From ŏ The Taiwan Tour Bus offers half-day tours to Keelung take the North Coast Bus to Yeliou stop. Sansia and Yingge.

This museum highlights the Juming Museum This park-like museum in Jinshan displays dozens of sculp- beauty of ceramic art in Taiwan œ Scenic sites tural creations by renowned through displays and education- Taipei County Yingge Ceramic Museum Taiwan artist Ju Ming. al activities. D．A．T．A œ Scenic sites 2 Sishihhu Rd., Jinshan Township, Taipei D．A．T．A County (02)2498-9940 10:00~17:00 200 Wunhua Rd., Yingge Township, Monday Adults NT$250 From Keelung Taipei County (02)8677-2727 take the Jinshan- or Danshuei-bound Keelung Bus Weekdays 09:30~17:00; Weekends/holi- to Jinshan and then take a taxi or the museum days: 09:30 ~18:00 Monday shuttle. Adults NT$100 From Yingge Train Station follow Wunhua Rd. for about 10 mins; or take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to Yongning Station and then take the 917 This elegant Japanese-style Ba-ian Hot Spring Resort bus to the museum stop. resort is a great place for a sooth- Sansia Old Street œ Scenic sites ing soak and fine cuisine in a nat- D．A．T．A œ Scenic sites ural setting. Mincyuan St., Sansia Township, Taipei County Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to Xinpu Mincyuan St. is the old D．A．T．A Station and then take the Blue 19 bus to Sansia Station.ŏThe Taiwan Tour Bus offers a half-day commercial area of Sansia, 35 Linkou Rd., Jinshan Township, Taipei tour with a stop in Sansia. County (02)2408-0103 24hr Ű with many interesting his- Group pools: NT$400-up; 2-person pools toric buildings to enjoy. NT$1,200-up From Keelung take the Jinshan- or Danshuei-bound Keelung Bus to Jinshan and Cingshuei Zushih Temple in Sansia continue by taxi. œ Scenic sites Built over a period of more D．A．T．A than 40 years, this temple is Customers form long lines all 1 Changfu St., Sansia Township, Taipei adorned with elaborately County (02)2671-4657 04:00~22:00 Jinshan Temple Duck Meat year round for the duck at this 40- Ű Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the carved pillars and other art year-old shop near Guang-an Xinpu Station and then take the Blue 19 to that make it a cultural and œ Dining Sansia. ŏ The Taiwan Tour Bus offers half-day Temple. The duck here is fragrant, tours stopping at the temple. artistic treasure.

tender and not too oily. The menu D．A．T．A also includes a selection of sea- Forestry Spa Fiesta (Dabangen) 80 Chajiao Village, Sansia Township, Taipei County (02)2672-0810 sonal vegetable dishes. œ Scenic sites Fiesta: 07:00~24:00, Hot Spring: D．A．T．A 09:00~24:00 (Weekends: 08:00~24:00) Old-growth forests, hot spring NT$250 Take the MRT Bannan 104 Jinbaoli St., Jinshan Township, Taipei (Blue) Line to Xinpu Station, take the Taipei County (02)2498-1656 Summer pools, and outdoor activities bus 702 to the terminal station in Sansia, 09:00~19:30 Ű From Keelung take the make this resort suitable for the and then take the Maokong-bound bus to Jinshan- or Danshuei-bound Keelung Bus to the Chajiao, Dabangen stop. Jinshan and continue by taxi. whole family.

38 39 Keelung & Northeast Coast

Bisha Fishing Harbor Yangmingshan National Park Yangmingshan National Park Taiwan Northern is a volcanic mountain area in œ Scenic sites œ Scenic sites Map P.21 Taipei, providing city dwellers Seafood restaurants, coastal D．A．T．A with an escape for hiking and hot Beitou , Taipei (02)2861- walks, a tourist fish market and 3601 (Yangmingshan Park Administration) spring soaks. The flower blooms marina are among the many From Taipei Main Station take the 260 Fun bus to the First Parking Lot. ŏ The Taiwan are a major attraction here from attractions at Bisha Harbor. Tour Bus offers half-day tours to mid-February to early April. D．A．T．A Restaurants can cook up your Yangmingshan National Park. 211, Beining Rd., Jhongjheng District, Keelung City (02)2469-3606 Fish market seafood purchases on the spot. 08:00~20:00; Restaurants 12:00~23:00 Siaoyoukeng This geothermally active vol- From Keelung Train Station take the Heping Island-bound Keelung Bus to the harbor. canic area is easily distinguished œ Scenic sites Map P.21 by the coils of sulfurous white Badouzih Coastal Park D．A．T．A steam rising from fissures in the 69, Zhuzihu (Jhuzihhu) Rd., Beitou œ Scenic sites District, Taipei (02)2861-7024 ground and the sulfur deposits From Taipei Main Station take the 260 coloring the rock. This is a must- Known for its sunset views bus to Yangmingshan Station and then take the 108 park bus to Siaoyoukeng. see site on any trip to over the Pacific Ocean and (For park bus information call: 0800- surrounding peaks, this pic- 053-434) Yangmingshan. turesque park is a popular nightspot for couples. Cingtiangang Situated at the foothills of D．A．T．A Cisingshan, this highland prairie œ Scenic sites Map P.21 Jhongjheng District, Keelung commands a sweeping mountain City Take the train to Keelung D．A．T．A Station and continue by taxi. view. There are plenty of trails 246, Lane 101, Jingshan Rd., Shilin (Shihlin) District, Taipei (02)2861- and picnic areas to enjoy the 5404 From Taipei Main Station take the 260 bus to Yangmingshan Station fresh air and free-roaming cows. Heping Island and then take the 108 park bus to Siaoyoukeng. (For bus information call: œ Scenic sites 0800-053-434) This geologically rich island at the northern tip of Keelung D．A．T．A Jhuzihhu This rustic area has been Harbor is a good place to 360, Ping 1st Rd., Jhongjheng District, Keelung developed with tourism farms in City (02)2462-8714 05:00~18:00 œ Scenic sites Map P.21 explore the local geology, go NT$40 From Keelung Train Station take the recent years. The area is well boating and enjoy a seawater Heping Island-bound Keelung Bus to Bisha Harbor D．A．T．A known for its wild veggie cuisine stop and follow Jhengbin Rd. for about 20 mins. Zhuzihu (Jhuzihhu) Rd., Taipei pool swim. From Taipei Main Station take the 260 and calla lilies, which come into bus to Yangmingshan Station and then take the 108 park bus to Siaoyoukeng. bloom from November to May. (For bus information call: 0800-053- Keelung Night Market 434)

œ Shopping Situated on a hillside behind Keelung's Miaokou Night Grass Mountain Chinese Culture University, this Market is known island- œ Dining restaurant and teahouse is usually wide for its wide variety of D．A．T．A packed after dusk, when diners tasty snacks, from healthy D．A．T．A 99, Alley 81, Lane 25, Dongshan Rd., Shilin (Shihlin) District, Taipei (02)2862-3751 come to enjoy the evening views. sandwiches to Taiwanese- Ren 3rd Rd. and Ai 4th Rd., Keelung City 18:00~03:00 Ű From Taipei Main From Keelung Train Station follow Jhong 1st Rd. Station take the 260 bus to Chinese Culture style tempura. for about 100 meters and turn onto Ai 4th Rd. University and walk about 10 mins.

40 41 Banciao

Designated as a grade two his- Lin Family Gardens toric site, this is the best place in œ Scenic sites Taipei to experience the classical beauty of traditional southern Chinese style gardens.

D．A．T．A 9 Simen St., Banciao City, Taipei County (02)2965-3061 09:00~17:00 Day after official holidays Adults NT$100 Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to Longshan Temple Station and then take the Banciao-bound 264 bus to the gardens.

Nanya Night Market

œ Shopping Every self-respecting gour- mand should make a trip to Nanya Night Market in Banciao serving up delicious

D．A．T．A snacks and a taste of Intersection of Nanya S. Rd. and Nanya E. Rd Taiwanese culture. Make in Banciao City, Taipei County From the south exit of Taipei Main Station take the Banciao- sure to try the famous oyster bound 265 bus to Nanya Station. omelet and oil rice.

Birding areas, scenic bike paths Riverside Park and expansive views are among œ Scenic sites the notable attractions at this park along the Dahan River near Huajiang Bridge.

D．A．T．A Wunhua Rd., Banciao City, Taipei County Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to Jiangzicui Station, walk about 10 mins along Wunhua Rd., and take the stairs by Huajiang Bridge.

Cihhuei Temple Built during the mid-19th century, this is the oldest temple in Banciao œ Scenic sites dedicated to the goddess Mazu. The temple has been restored several times over the years with funds donated by adherents.

D．A．T．A 81, Fujhong Rd., Banciao City, Taipei County (02)2967-9252 Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to Fuzhong Station.

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