5 things to do in Jiufen and Jinguashi, Taiwan

The evening skyline at Jiufen in Taiwan can be quite remarkable and dramatic. Photos: Taiwan Tourism Bureau

Set against the backdrop of majestic mountains and gorgeous sea, Jiufen and its neighbour Jinguashi are two villages in Taiwan that warrant a spot on tourists’ itineraries.

Both overlook the north-east coast and were once thriving mining areas during the Japanese era. They were prosperous in the 1930s when Jiufen was known as Little Shanghai.