Golden Waterfall

Hop on the bus and kick off your night tour to Jiufen. As you take your seat, enjoy the one-hour ride from Taipei City, where you can take in the ever-changing vistas through the windows while your tour guide provides vivid and insightful commentary. Start your journey with a visit to ShueiNanDong Golden Waterfall as you reach the hilly Northeastern Coast of Taiwan, the same region where Jiufen Village is situated. The “Golden Waterfall” gets its name because the water passes through mining areas and interacts with sulfur, arsenic, and copper ores. This interaction triggers a series of chemical reactions that transform the water into a unique acidic mineral water with a golden hue, giving a bronze-like tint to the hillside. The waterfall gracefully embellishes the verdant hillside, with silky water emerging from below and flowing in a scenic cascade, earning its place as one of the most photogenic waterfalls in Taiwan.

Jinguashi Gold Ecological Park

The gold mining industry has held an important place in the history of Taiwan’s northeastern coast, contributing significantly to the prosperity of Jiufen and its neighboring areas. After admiring the spectacle of the Golden Waterfall, your next stop will be the Gold Museum, formerly known as the Gold Ecological Park. In addition to the museum building, the park encompasses a vast area, featuring the mine tunnel, the Four Joined Japanese-style Residence and the Crown Prince Chalet, providing an immersive journey into Taiwan’s gold mining past. The museum proudly showcases a 220-kilogram gold bar, officially certified by the Guinness World Records in 2004, and visitors have the chance to physically experience this remarkable gold bar. Don’t miss the opportunity to touch the 999 gold bar with your hands when you visit the museum.