Bus 965 to Jiufen

1. Where is the 965 bus to jiufen?
2. How do you get from ruifang to jiufen?
3. How do you pay for buses in Taiwan?
4. How much is taxi from Taipei to jiufen?
5. Is jiufen worth going?
6. How do you get to jiufen Shifen?
7. How do you use EasyCard on the bus?
8. Is taxi cheap in Taiwan?
9. What is the best way to travel around Taiwan?
10. How far from Taipei is jiufen?
11. What should I buy in jiufen?
12. Is spirited away based on jiufen?
13. Should I stay overnight in jiufen?

Where is the 965 bus to jiufen?

Bus 965 passes by MRT Beimen Station (捷運北門站) and goes to TRA Ruifang Station, Jiufen and Jinguashi. The route is similar to bus 1062, but there is less bus on this route. Once you are at MRT Beimen Station, take Exit 2. The bus stop is near the subway entrance on Tacheng Street.

How do you get from ruifang to jiufen?

From Taipei Main Station to Ruifang Station

1. #1 – Purchase a TRA train ticket to Ruifang Station.
2. #2 – Go to platform 4 and wait for the train.
3. #3 – Get off the train at Ruifang Station.
4. #4 – Take the bus from Ruifang Station to Jiufen.
5. #5 – Get off the bus at Jiufen Old Street.

How do you pay for buses in Taiwan?

Bus fare is paid in cash or with contactless smart cards on board.

1. Coin: One-segment ticket, regular NT$15; Two-segment ticket, regular NT$30; Three-segment, NT$45. ...
2. Electronic payment: Just lightly swipe your card over the sensor zone, and payment is automatically completed with the beeping of the reader.

How much is taxi from Taipei to jiufen?

The quickest way to get from Taipei to Jiufen (Station) is to taxi which costs $35 - $50 and takes 29 min.

Is jiufen worth going?

Jiufen is also really small, so you'd likely be done with it after 2-3 hours. But personally, I think it's still worth a visit! Jiufen is a charming place and there are other places you can explore aside of the old street.

How do you get to jiufen Shifen?

SHIFEN-JIUFEN: There's no transportation from Shifen to Jiufen so you'll need to go back to Ruifang Station first. Make a left after exiting the station and walk down to Mingdeng Road. Next to the police station is a bus station where you can catch bus 827 or 788 to Jiufen. On weekends, you can also catch bus 825.

How do you use EasyCard on the bus?

How to use?

1. Buses. Fares can be deducted from the card when the cardholder swipes the card over the EasyCard sensor area on the reader.
2. Parking. ...
3. Designated retailers.

Is taxi cheap in Taiwan?

The convenience of taxi services in Taiwan makes it one of the best in the world. ... Taxis are expensive in comparison to public transit, but are cheap when compared to taxis in the rest of the world. The taxi fare in most parts of Taipei is generally the same, except for suburb or mountain areas.

What is the best way to travel around Taiwan?

The best way to cover large distances along the west coast of the island is the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR/HSR) which is equivalent to Japan's bullet train. At a top speed of 300 km/h, you can get from Taipei to Kaohsiung in just over 1.5 hours.

How far from Taipei is jiufen?

Taipei to Jiufen distance is only approximately 35 km and 48 min by car. The town of Jiufen is situated in the Ruifang District of New Taipei City and is the ideal destination to begin your holiday to Northern Taiwan.

What should I buy in jiufen?

At Jiufen Old Streets, some shops sell little Feng Shui trinkets and amulets which are cheaper than Singapore and worth a look. Jiufen is not just a shopping haven, but also a paradise for Taiwanese food and snacks. There's plenty of shops selling fresh and handmade Taro balls and other flavored glutinous rice balls.

Is spirited away based on jiufen?

Miyazaki himself has confirmed as much in several interviews stating that he has never visited Jiufen and Spirited Away is not inspired by any one place, but rather a product of his imagination.

Should I stay overnight in jiufen?

An overnight at Jiufen is certainly worth it if you have the time. No regret, I would go enjoy it all over again If I had the chance to. Upon check-in, we have all the time in the world to roam around Jiufen. At 6 pm we went for our dinner at Jiufen Old Street.