Shanjian Trail

Taipei Attractions

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The Shan Jian Road Trail is located in Jiufen, heading towards Jinguashi. It is an ancient path connecting Jiufen to Jinguashi and Shuinan Cave, built along the mountain trail that was established during the early gold mining period. As you walk along this trail, you can reminisce about the old gold rush era, featuring the old arch bridges (also known as Golden Bridges) along the way, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The trail is situated on the eastern side of Keelung Mountain, and there are many residences alongside the ancient path. Descending along this trail provides a distant view of the Yin-Yang Sea.

Address：No. 174, Shanjian Rd, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224, Taiwan

Shanjian Trail Introduction

Shanjian Ancient Trail was paved with granite stone steps in 1997 and named "Scenic Trail," reflecting the government's thinking at that time. In that year, several famous ancient paths in Jiufen were renovated for tourism development, and the old rustic stone steps were replaced with wide and even granite stone steps. When visiting Jinguashi, the Shanjian Road Scenic Trail is a highly recommended attraction. The Shanjian Ancient Trail was an old path that once connected Jiufen and the Shui Nan Dong area, but it gradually declined in usage as roads were opened and fewer people walked it. Built along the mountain road for gold mining, one will pass by the Shui Quan Bridge (also known as Golden Bridge), and beside the bridge, there is a secret garden known only to locals, which is not easy to find, evoking a sense of nostalgia while walking. The trail is located on the eastern side of Keelung Mountain, and nearby, there are many stone mountain bed and breakfast settlements. Walking down this trail, one can have a distant view of the Yin Yang Sea, and the entire journey takes about two hours.

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Shanjian Trail Travel Information

Address：No. 174, Shanjian Rd, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：1. Take Keelung Bus 1062 to "Jiufen Old Street" station, then walk 500 meters (about 9 minutes) to reach your destination. 2. Transfer at Ruifang Train Station to Bus 788 and get off at "Gedings" station, then walk 120 meters (about 3 minutes) to your destination.

Remarks：1. Trail difficulty level: Leisurely mountain path (mainly paved with artificial impervious materials such as concrete and stone, equipped with high-intensity facilities, with steep slopes often designed as stairs for climbers) 2. Total length of the route is approximately 1.28 kilometers

Other Nearby Attractions： Keelung Mountain Trail 、 Jiufen Old Street 、 Kai Cheng Temple (Tian Gong Miao) 、 Ruifang Scenic Area 、 Jiufen Visitor Center 、 Pengyuan (Taiyang Hospital) 、 Shuqi Road 、 Shengping Theater 、 Sheng Ming Temple 、 Wengshan Ying's Former Residence (Jiufen Teahouse)

Nearby Cuisine： Ding Ying Jiufen Seaview Second Store 、 Chi Xiang Tofu Shop 、 Gao Li Zhao Ming Tea 、 Old Friend Taro Balls 、 Fish Ball Uncle 、 Ding Ying Jiufen Old Street Store 、 Jiufen Golden Tofu 、 Jiufen Honeycomb Cake Black Sugar Mochi Flavor 、 Jiou Jin Shop 、 Jiufen Zhang's Traditional Fish Balls