Jiu Fen
By the time we checked in at Hui Ming Homestay (2500 yuan for a quad room), it was way past 9pm and most of the shops were already closed, except for a number of tea houses. Original intention to get to Jiu Fen in the evening is hoping to see the night view. I guess the night fell pretty too long and all the lights that we saw were only from this shop.
By the time we checked in at Hui Ming Homestay (2500 yuan for a quad room), it was way past 9pm and most of the shops were already closed, except for a number of tea houses. Original intention to get to Jiu Fen in the evening is hoping to see the night view. I guess the night fell pretty too long and all the lights that we saw were only from this shop.
Can't help but to stroll along the silent street before it gets crowded with people in the morning. Oh, there are plenty of cats around. There's a cat statue nearby the police station.
Rise and shine and it's time for morning stroll along Jiufen
Commenced our morning walk at the market having these Yu Yuan (yam balls).
The old street reminded me of Suzhou Street in Summer Palace, Beijing. Instead of surrounding the lake, the shoplots were located at the hill. It was quite an uphill walk from the place we stay.
Saw this puppy outside of a restaurant, like a mascot or some sort
The street is packed with shops selling food and souvenirs. The price is pretty cheap (until we shopped at Shilin Night Market, Taipei). There is even one shop selling adult toys too.
Shi Fen
20 minutes away we arrived at another old street. There are less shops here and are built along a railway which is still in operation. This street is more famous for its lanterns. We did a fair share of our wish too. Single colour lantern for 150 yuan and multi-coloured for 200 yuan. There's a shop selling postcards made up of wood here (and you can actually have them engraved or/and post them), which is quite unique I would say.
Train is coming through...
Wishing upon the sky (in which eventually will come down)
Yeh Liu Geopark
This geopark is located 1 hour away from Shifen. It's famous for its nature rock formation comes in a number of shapes in which the most iconic one is the Queen's Head.
Due to its popularity, one need to queue to take the shot with the queen. Was rather annoyed by the tourists who were behind the rock though. One thing I learned from traveling is to accept the way other tourists travel.
Other than the Queen's Head, there are few other formations which can keep you in awe. Some of the rocks can only be seen as claimed it is from the right angle. Make sure you go around to actually see them.
Did you spot the slipper/shoes? (no, not the ones my friends were wearing)
The park is accessible with a fee of 80 yuan and it closes only when the night falls (despite the website saying 5.00pm). We spend around 1 hour and a half which was suffice to cover the whole place.
Crab dinner at Four Sisters before leaving Yeh Liu
Millinneum Hot Spring
On our way to Hsinchu, we thought of giving hot spring a try as we passed by Beitou. This was my first time dipping myself into the hot spring.
On our way to Hsinchu, we thought of giving hot spring a try as we passed by Beitou. This was my first time dipping myself into the hot spring.
The one we visited was swarmed by lots of elderly. Started off with low temperature before getting to higher stream. 45 degree was the hottest they have there but I find myself burning in that pond in which I chose to settle down at the one with 43 degree which marks my threshold limit. One thing that I was sweaty but the water smelled funny. 40 yuan per entry, I couldn't ask for more though but a glimpse of hot spring experience.
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