Ruifang Old Street Introduction
Ruifang Old Street, located in Ruifang District of New Taipei City, has a history that predates that of Jiufen. During the late Qing Dynasty, the discovery of gold mines in Jiufen attracted crowds of gold miners. The shops near the ferry terminal were named Ruifang, and those who mined gold would always pass by these stores. This location also served as a rest stop for travelers between Yilan and Taipei. People often called out as they came and went: "Going to Ruifang" or "Coming back from Ruifang," which is how the name "Ruifang" became a geographic designation.
