Jiufen Visitor Center Introduction
The Jiufen Visitor Center is located on the east side of the Jiufen Police Station. Visitors can get off at the bus stop "Jiufen Police Station" and walk a few steps to reach the center. The supervisory authority of this visitor center is the New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department. The first floor is a visitor service area, while the upper floors are for office use and are not open to the public. The architecture of the visitor center is quite modern, simple, and refreshing, with glass walls and transparent visual elements that encourage travelers to come in and browse. The ground floor is paved with washed pebbles, creating an image reminiscent of a mining area. Outside the glass walls and inside the service area, there are wooden benches for tourists to rest. Behind the service desk is a large three-language map that briefly outlines some of the main tourist attractions in the Shuinandong-Jiufen area and their relative positions. First-time visitors to the Shuinandong-Jiufen area are advised to stop by the visitor center first, as it can save them a lot of unnecessary searching and provide a comprehensive overview of the area and valuable information. For other inquiries such as not knowing where attractions are located, how to get there, checking bus schedules, and the opening dates and times of various parks, the staff will do their best to assist promptly. Inside, there are several scale models of light rail vehicles from the past, each displaying various minerals from the Shuinandong-Jiufen area and historical mining tools, creating a mini museum experience. The walls feature posters summarizing the development history of the Jiufen area in three languages. There is also a small service area with an imprint commemorative stamp. The brochures displayed here are printed in various languages, providing simple yet in-depth introductions to different attractions, often accompanied by beautifully printed concise maps, making them one of the most frequently used reference materials by visitors. A large television hangs from the ceiling, continuously playing introductions to important attractions in the Shuinandong-Jiufen area. The newly added large-screen Kiosk navigation machine features a highly interactive system with 3D visual effects, allowing users to understand and learn how to reach various key locations scattered throughout the Shuinandong-Jiufen area more quickly. Another important service is the stationed tour guides, some of whom are local or nearby residents who volunteer to explain things to travelers, such as the Japanese-speaking volunteers who report regularly on weekends.
