A Day Exploring Stunning Natural Landscapes and Cultural Charm

⛺【Travel Tips】 1. Essential Gear: - Sun protection trio: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (no shade at Yehliu). - Non-slip shoes: Waterfalls and Jiufen’s stone-paved streets can be slippery. - Lightweight raincoat: Weather in the Northeast Coast is unpredictable; folding umbrellas are impractical in crowded Jiufen. 2. Bonus Items: - Selfie stick (essential for capturing photos on Shifen Old Street’s railway tracks). - Empty water bottle (free hot water refills available at Jiufen teahouses). 🛬【Itinerary】 07:30 Depart from Taipei - Recommended: hire a private car/shared ride, or take the Taiwan Rail to Ruifang Station and transfer to a bus (cheaper but time-consuming). 09:00-10:30 Yehliu Geopark ✅ Highlights: Queen’s Head, honeycomb rocks—arrive early to avoid tour groups! 🍴 Tip: Grab a seafood wrap at the entrance for a quick snack. 11:00-11:30 Yin-Yang Sea + Golden Waterfall 📸 Photo spots: Shui Nan Dong parking viewpoint (Yin-Yang Sea) & roadside corner near the waterfall (the golden water flow is surreal). 12:30-14:00 Jiufen Old Street (Lunch) 🥢 Must-try: Auntie A-Gan’s taro balls (indoor seating with a view), Alan’s grass jelly cakes. ⚠️ Avoid peak hours from 12:00-13:00; narrow alleys can get jam-packed! 15:00-16:30 Shifen Waterfall + Old Street 🌊 Waterfall: Cross the suspension bridge to the viewing platform; more spectacular during the rainy season. ✨ Old Street activities: Release sky lanterns with wishes (NT$200-400 each), take “You Are the Apple of My Eye”-style photos on the railway tracks. 17:30 Return to Taipei - 🚌 Take Bus 886 directly to MRT Muzha Station, or have your driver drop you off. 🧡【TIPS】 1. Restroom Guide: Yehliu’s facilities are the cleanest; Jiufen has fewer toilets and long queues. 2. Hidden Gems: - Stop by “Houtong Cat Village” on the way back (pet cats + explore mining relics). - Stay until evening for Jiufen’s “Amei Teahouse” night view—it’s breathtaking. Summary: Start early, avoid crowds, pack light, and enjoy a full day of natural beauty and nostalgic charm!