Jinguashi and Jiufen 1-day trip 金瓜石-九份一日遊
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Yesterday we went to Yehliu, so today we went further to Goldmelon Stone (Jinguashi) and Nine portions (Jiufen). We travelled there by train. The journey took around 35 minutes from Nangang to Ruifang. We straightaway took the bus in front of the railway station heading to Jinguashi.
The scenery along the way is very beautiful. Jinguashi and Jiufen are situated at the highland of northeast mountain area of Taiwan, hence we can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the journey. Jinguashi is the terminal stop, it will pass by Jiufen on the way.
Alright, we are here.
We are so lucky, from now on the entrance is free!!
Everything also related to "gold"...
I think this police station is to prevent you from commiting any crime here...
Ok, look at the pictures.
Now we are on the way to the Gold Musuem. The scenery outside is worth for the walking effort.
Now we are going inside the museum.
If you never touch this piece of gold, never telling anyone that you been to this museum. It is a gold block of 999.9 grade and weight 220.30 kg, worth for NT 255,420,000 (around USD 8 million). We touched it.
Leaving the museum, now going to Jiufen.
We took the same bus descending the hill to Jiufen. It stopped in front of 7-11. We then walk into the alley which sell lots of local products and food. This is the first time i came here by myself and get the chance to see the surrounding and feel the atmosphere throughly. As usual, here is crowded... Haha...
We stopped by a shop for fishball soup and noodles. I bought a wood postcard for myself and send one back home for my family. Yes, we bought some souvenirs too.
This is the famous food. They queue for long time to buy this, but i bought the yam cake instead.
However, we didn't try the famous "yam-starch ball". It was really nice when i tried it 2 years ago with my friends, the scenic view from the dining hall really blend well with the tasty dessert. This is the famous cookies confectionery.
After that, we took bus back to Taipei and had our late dinner at the underground street near to the MRT. We called it a day.
Labels: Friends, Jinguashi, Jiufen, Taipei, Taiwan, Teoh Pak Guan, teopag, Travel, Vacation
posted by teopag @ 11:55 PM,
