From Jinshan Rock, you can see Keelung Mountain leaning to the right and overlooking the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. You can fully appreciate the beauty of Jiufen!
Before coming to Jinshanyan, you will pass by Jishan Street. Just come in from the alley next to Jiufen 7-11.
Jishan Street is one of the highlights of the old street. Jiufen Jishan Street is also known as “Dark Street”. It is a winding and narrow street. It was once the most prosperous commercial center with various shops and was very lively. And the small streets here Here, shopkeepers would often raise their roofs to hide the street from the sun. At that time, miners often gathered on Jishan Street from afternoon to night, so this place was called “Dark Street Boys”. This is very similar to Jinguashi Qitang Old Street.
Go all the way to the back section of Jishan Street (commonly known as Jiudaokou). On the rock wall where it meets the trail on the left side of Jiufen Elementary School, you can find a very special and small temple. The predecessor of Jinshan Rock can be traced back In 1917, Wang Yongpu, a resident at that time, asked someone to carve statues of Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Good Talented Dragon Girl for the residents to worship together. It was not until the 56th year of the Republic of China that the leaders of Daganlin jointly initiated the fundraising to build the main body and the temple. Later, in the 67th year of the Republic of China, the right wing was built, forming the current Jinshan Rock.
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Although Jinshan Rock is located in the back section of Jishan Street, most tourists will turn back when they reach here, but please remember to enjoy the incomparable sea view from Shen’ao Bay to Yeliu Cape in front of the square. Since there is no shelter in front of the temple, this place is even more beautiful. The best place to admire Shen’ao Fishing Port!
At night, every time you drive along Provincial Route 62 in the direction of Wangshuinan Cave or Shen’ao Fishing Port, and look towards Keelung Mountain, you will always remember to look up at the beautiful lights of Jiufen, just like Jiufen Jinshan Rock looking towards the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. As soon as you see it, you will know that this is the incomparable sea view from Jiufen!
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touchstone story
In the 101st year of the Republic of China, Jinshanyan welcomed an old man under the moon as a new member of Jinshanyan.
Jiufen does not produce touchstones, but touchstones are an important tool in the history of gold mining. In the early years, they were an important equipment used to identify gold trading levels. The test method of touchstones is to mark the gold to be tested on the touchstone together with the touchstone. Compare Check whether the colors match. If not, use test sticks of different purity to test until the colors are consistent. Then you can measure the purity of the gold.
Because of its special meaning, the touchstone has become a symbol of lovers and the most unique souvenir belonging to Jiufen. This is why Jinshan Rock has such a special enshrinement to the old man Yuexia.
If time permits, it is recommended to stay a few more days, relax and experience the beauty here! If you need recommendations, you can send a private message to your inbox.
Transportation information: You can take the bus to Jiufen Old Street
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