See Taiwan | Jiufen, you and I are both familiar

My impression of Jiufen may be due to the influence of the movie "Love in the Wind and Dust" or "Sad City". For me, it is a mountain city, a backcountry in the background of the movie. Because it is close to the rain capital of Keelung, I am very fond of it. , there is always the stereotype that the weather is always gloomy and drizzling. However, in the past period of time, Jiufen, because of the mining city background, the whole town was built on the hillside, so it has formed a unique hillside and stepped architectural landscape. Coupled with the government's strategic promotion, it has long been a popular tourist attraction.

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The last time I went to Jiufen, it was a networking activity during my student days. The most exciting of the networking activities during my student days was "drawing motorcycle keys". The boys handed over their motorcycle keys, and the girls drew them from the motorcycle keys. The key, I decided to give the boy a ride, and the destination of our trip was Jiufen. Because of the age, my impression of Jiufen has been very weak, and even the girls I ride don't remember, only remember that time. On a trip, with my classmates and friends, while watching the beautiful scenery of the mountains and seas, I entered the soft Q's Jiufen Taro Balls. At that time, Taro Balls were already one of the must-eat delicacies .

This time I went to Jiufen to bring an Indian friend to visit. In order to let foreign friends have unforgettable memories of Taiwan during their short stay, and I didn’t want to make myself too tired, I really embarrassed myself. In the end, I chose I got a Jiufen that you and I are both familiar with.

There are more people in Jiufen than in the impression, and the old street in Jiufen is more crowded than in the impression. I used to come to Jiufen for the nostalgic style and memory of the ancient times. Now I come to Jiufen, although there are still good scenery and good food. , In a good mood, but I already feel that there is an inexplicable commercialization.

The post office is closed on weekends, but even though Jiufen Post Office is closed, it also promotes Jiufen by painting on the iron scroll door, and many tourists will stay in front of the Jiufen Post Office to take pictures.

Following the ancient method, handmade every day, the chewy taro balls are the reason why everyone must eat in Jiufen, right?

There are really too many people in Amei Teahouse. We sat down in the teahouse next to it and took a break. Although we knew it was a rumor, it was really similar to the scene of the famous Japanese animation movie "The Hidden Girl".

The history of Shengping Theater can be traced back to 1914, but with the decline of Jiufen and the loss of population, it was once a ruin, but after 2010, it was rebuilt by the New Taipei City Government. In 2011, after nearly a year of reconstruction work , Shengping Theater reopened. On that day, the theater was playing black and white films from the 1960s, but the audience watched it with relish.

There are many retro scenes in the theater, but unfortunately the film is being shown in the theater.

Time flows little by little, it's time to leave, farewell, Shancheng Jiufen.

At the earliest, Jiufen Old Street was characterized by the old nostalgic style, which is in contrast with the modern Taipei. The characteristics of Jiufen are still there, but it has become more and more difficult for people to pay for it. The previous movie "Sad City" once made Jiufen. Fen became lively, but then slowly declined. Perhaps, compared to the current hustle and bustle, Jiufen will slowly decline again. I have always felt this way.