Jinshan Old Street (Jinbaoli Old Street) Introduction
Jinshan Old Street, also known as Jinbaoli Old Street, is currently the only remaining Qing Dynasty old street on the north coast of Taiwan, with a history of over three hundred years. It was once the main distribution center for agricultural products and seafood for the residents of Jinbaoli. When visiting Jinbaoli Old Street, you cannot miss the popular duck meat stall at the entrance of Guang'an Temple, where the self-service culture forms a unique local scene. Whether you love sweet or savory flavors, Jinshan Old Street can satisfy the taste buds of everyone. In the past, it was the distribution center for seafood and agricultural products in the Jinshan area. However, due to the changes in provincial road traffic routes, the commercial focus of Jinshan shifted to Zhongshan Road, leading to the decline of Jinbaoli Street. This also allowed old-style barbershops, rice shops, fabric stores, and grocery stores to be preserved, giving it a special nostalgic feel. Numerous long-established popular foods and local specialties can be found here, including the "Jinbaoli Duck" in front of the temple, the "Shizilin Bakery" known for its flaky pastry, sesame rolls, and handmade egg rolls, "Ayu Peanut Candy" which is particularly popular for its peanut flavor, and "Snow Leopard Ice City" offering fresh fruit handmade ice cream. Don't miss the Jinshan specialty "Candied Sweet Potato" as well! In addition, soaking in hot springs and walking along the ancient fish trails in Jinshan are great activities to refresh the mind and exercise the body at the beginning of the year.
