EP.4 of The Planners - Off-Plan Travel

I have heard for a long time that if you have the opportunity to go to Taipei, don't miss the small town of Tamsui.

A small, peaceful town located nearby.

And still maintains its old culture, which is perfectly blended with modernity.

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Jiufen

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We are still on the plan for Taiwan, 5 days and 4 nights.

In previous installments, we have taken everyone on a journey to explore...

• Alishan

• Sun Moon Lake

• Cat Village

which has ended since the cat village

We bid farewell to our feline companions.

To visit another highlight of this trip.

The village that the pig mentioned is Jiufen.

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However, as the two of us, in this album, we can say...

99.68% is about eating... eating... and more eating!!!

Attention! Are you hungry and thirsty for both food and atmosphere?

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Let's go!

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Jiufen is a small mountain town with a vintage aesthetic. The well-preserved houses and old-town atmosphere create a charming ambiance.

Jiu份's reputation lies in its bustling pedestrian street lined with numerous food stalls, offering a surprising variety of seafood despite its mountainous location.

Many tourists visiting Taiwan include Jiufen in their itinerary, but few choose to stay overnight due to its convenient accessibility for day trips from Taipei.

After our 300 TWD taxi ride from Cat Village to Jiufen, we immediately headed to the main checkpoint.

Jiufen Old Street.

Although the day we traveled was a Monday, the old street was still bustling with people.

Observations indicate that the majority of visitors are group tourists, including Thai nationals.

In the afternoon, the place is crowded with people, and the weather is no different from Thailand.

The sound of the pig's stomach rumbling made the admin feel hungry.

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Thus, we embarked on our pivotal operation.

That's it!

Eat.

Along both sides of Jiufen Old Street, there are numerous food stalls and restaurants offering a wide variety of culinary delights to choose from.

The market offered a diverse selection of food, ranging from familiar dishes resembling those found in our home country to exotic delicacies never before encountered.

We stumbled upon this restaurant.

What captivated our hungry eyes and brought us to a standstill was...

The smell itself! However, it is a smell that some people may find unpleasant.

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As I have been studying Chinese, I glanced up at the name of the shop.

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And then it turned out to be…

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Stinky tofu! (The Chinese call it Chou Dou Fu)

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Oh, here it is! The renowned delicacy that gourmands from Thailand have been seeking out in the heartland of China and Taiwan.

Note: If it is stinky tofu, in mainland China, I have eaten it in Beijing. The strongest smelling one has black tofu before frying. (Yes, most of them are fried in China, but here it is like half-boiled in water) The smell of it will occur when it is fried in hot oil to make it crispy, making the smell spread throughout the area. I can tell you that if you don't like the smell, you will hate the stinky tofu cart as much as the garbage truck when it drives by. 555555555+

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However, for those who can stomach pungent foods like shrimp paste, fermented fish, and anchovies, this dish is a true hidden gem.

However, the pig, who has never tried anything strange like this before, will be our guinea pig today.

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Let's see the pig's face after eating strong-smelling food abroad for the first time!!

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I stood there laughing until people around me turned to look.

She described it vividly, saying that she normally has a sense of smell.

However, she frowned and turned to ask me,

"Is this... really something people can eat?"

The pig doesn't know what delicious food is.

After the first grueling menu of the pig.

They came across something that looked safe and secure.

It is a cake that looks like a banana cake that we have at home with a filling.

However, we opted for the cheese filling to try out.

And after trying it!!!!

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The pig has the same expression again. 55555555555+

(But it's better than stinky tofu.)

We can now understand.

It seems to be a 'rice cake' with a filling.

This reddish hue may be attributed to the addition of brown sugar.

After two menus, the pig began to have questions again.

"Are there any places to eat Taiwanese food?"

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Oh, wow!

In a fleeting moment, she grabbed something that looked like a sausage and held it.

In addition, I had a glass of almond milk in my hand (which was acceptable, but had a slight chemical smell at the end. However, it was better than the first two options).

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My curiosity sparked a conversation.

Bear: "Are you really going to eat it? You'll end up with the same face as before."

Pig: "...... It's okay, we have to try ...... right?"

Bear: "Alright, alright, let's try it."

A vast quantity of sausages were arranged in rows.

Judging from the amount of grilling, it seems to be selling quite well.

Otherwise, it would have been placed in small quantities (or maybe we were just imagining it -"- because the stinky tofu just now was placed with full force).

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A clear shot of the menu before it becomes the fourth test subject.

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Slam!!!

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This is a pass. The taste is similar to Chinese sausage, but it leans more towards sausage than sausage. It has a slightly greasy coating, but it's not too greasy.

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This is acceptable.

And we have now arrived at the 5th menu item.

A popular sweet treat enjoyed by many in Taiwan.

(It is now available in Thailand. If I remember correctly, it should be at Central World, next to Ootoya restaurant.)

This is a refreshing shaved ice dessert with red beans, grass jelly, taro balls, and sweet potato balls.

Let's see how this dish turns out for the pig!!!!!???

Soar!

It appears that the pig voted for this menu to win (by voting alone = smile emoticon=).

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This menu item costs only 50 TWD.

After a satisfying meal, we continued our walk along Old Street until we came across this city viewfinder. The pig was visibly excited and eager to try it out.

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We then grabbed a 10 TWD coin to insert into the machine.

This is the view you get.

A simple view of the Jiufen community.

The structures are placed amidst the natural surroundings in perfect harmony.

The verdant hues of nature juxtaposed against the disparate colors of buildings, creating an unlikely harmony.

Paradoxically, the atmosphere of Jiufen harmonizes perfectly with its surroundings, making it an exceptionally charming town.

A beautiful picture from this trip, please.

The pig asked the bear to post a picture of itself.

Only pictures of pigs

This time, I would like to include myself in the mix.

Having spent a suitable amount of time, we began our journey back along the same path to catch the bus back to Taipei.

However, during that time, we came across a spot that would be perfect for taking beautiful photos of Jiufen.

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A hidden staircase leading down from Old Street.

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And the view was truly breathtaking.

Helloooooooooooooooooo.

With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to Jiufen for today.

The renowned red lanterns of Jiufen, a sight not to be missed.

We still have a mission to take pictures of Taipei 101 on the top of Xiangshan Mountain (plus the pig is sleepy too).

We then boarded the bus at the bus stop next to the Old Street entrance.

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You can take the bus back to Taipei using your MRT card without any cash.

We slept for most of the journey.

The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Taipei.

Next time.

We will take you on a cable car ride to see the tea plantation at

Nestled amidst the mountains of Taipei, Mao Kong is renowned for its sprawling tea plantations.

Don't forget to stay tuned for our unique travel tips!^^

Thank you.

theplanners

#Off-the-beaten-path travel