Package holiday to Jiufen

Jiufen is Taiwan's most enchanting mountain village — a labyrinthine maze of steep alleys, red lanterns, and historic teahouses clinging to the misty mountains of the north coast, inspiring Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece Spirited Away. When the hundreds of red lanterns light up in the evening and the fog rises from the sea, Jiufen transforms into a vibrant anime scene.

Jiufen Old Street (Jishan Street) is the pulsating heart of the village: a covered alley lined with stalls offering Taiwanese delicacies — steaming taro balls, peanut ice cream in crepes, stinky tofu, and fish ball soup. The alley leads to a staircase with the famous view of the stacked, lantern-lit teahouses, which has become Taiwan's most iconic photo motif.

The A-Mei Tea House perches on the edge of the mountainside with panoramic views of the coast: the opulently decorated teahouse in red and gold wooden architecture is said to have served as inspiration for the bathhouse of the witch Yubaba. Here, traditional Oolong tea is served in elaborate Gongfu ceremonies.

Jiufen's history as a gold mining town shapes its character: In the 19th century, the gold rush brought thousands of fortune seekers to the mountains. The Gold Museum in nearby Jinguashi tells this story and houses a 220-kilogram gold bar, the largest in the world, which visitors are allowed to touch.

Jiufen particularly impresses with fascinating culture, excellent cuisine. As a package holiday destination, you benefit from attractive all-inclusive packages with flights, hotels, and often transfers – all at a fixed price and fully secured.