Shanjian Road Trail

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The Mountain Peak Trail is located in Jiufen, heading towards Jinguashi along the direction of Ge Ting. It is an ancient path that connects Jiufen to Jinguashi and Shui Nan Dong, this trail follows the mountain path that was developed during the early years of gold mining. As you walk along, you can reminisce about the old gold mining era, with views of the old arch bridge (also known as the Golden Bridge) along the way, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The trail is on the eastern side of Keelung Mountain and there are many residential houses beside the ancient path. Going down this trail, you can also enjoy a distant view of the Yin Yang Sea.

Address：174 Shan Jian Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224

Shanjian Road Trail Introduction

The Shanjian Old Trail was paved with granite stone steps in 1997 and named "Tourist Trail," reflecting the government's thinking at that time. In that year, several famous old trails in Jiefen were refurbished to develop tourism, replacing the original quaint stone steps with wide and smooth granite paths. When visiting Jinguashi, the Shanjian Road Tourist Trail is a recommended attraction. The Shanjian Old Trail was once a path connecting Jiufen and the Shui Nan Dong area, but it gradually declined as few people walked it after the road was established. Built along the mountain road used for gold mining, it passes by the Shuizun Bridge (also known as the Golden Bridge), and next to the bridge is a secret garden known only to locals, which is not easy to find, evoking a contemplative nostalgia. The trail is located on the eastern side of Keelung Mountain, where many homestays in the Shihshan neighborhood are situated. Walking down this path, you can enjoy a distant view of the Yin Yang Sea, and the entire journey takes about two hours.

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Shanjian Road Trail Travel Information

Address：174 Shan Jian Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224

Transportation Methods：1. Take Keelung Bus 1062 to "Jiufen Old Street" Station → Walk 500 meters (about 9 minutes) to arrive. 2. Transfer at Ruifang Train Station to Bus 788 and get off at "Geting" Station → Walk 120 meters (about 3 minutes) to arrive.

Remarks：1. Trail difficulty level: Leisurely mountain trail (mostly paved with concrete and stone materials that are impermeable, featuring facilities designed for high-intensity use, with steep slopes often presented in the form of stairs for hikers). 2. Total route length: approximately 1.28 kilometers.

Other Nearby Attractions： Keelung Mountain Trail 、 Jiufen Old Street 、 Kai Cheng Temple (Tiangong Temple) 、 Ruifang Scenic Area 、 Jiufen Visitor Center 、 Pong Yuan (Tai Yang Hospital) 、 Shuqi Road 、 Sheng Ping Theater 、 Shengming Temple 、 Weng Shan-ying Former Residence (Jiufen Tea House)

Nearby Cuisine： Ding Ying Jiufen Seaview Second Store 、 Chi Xiang Tofu Shop 、 Korean Tea House 、 Old Friend Taro Balls 、 Fish Ball Uncle 、 Ding Ying Jioufen Old Street Store 、 Jiufen Golden Tofu 、 Jiou Jin Diner 、 Jiufen Zhangji Traditional Fish Ball 、 Jiufen Old Noodle Shop