New Taipei City Travel

Jinzibei Historic Trail’s starting point at the Mudan end is the same as that of Canguangliao Historic Trail; Canguangliao exits from Jinguashi, while Jinzibei hiking trail exits from Houtong. After getting off from Shisanceng Old Tree Stop, walk for 15 minutes and you will arrive at “Jinzibei Historic Trail Entrance/Exit”. Along the Trail, visitors will come upon century-old historic sites of Jinzibei and Fengxianshijin Tablet; the total distance of the Trail is approximately 3.4km, and it takes about 2.5 hours to finish walking the Trail. The Trail is mainly made of stone path and stone stairs, which will take some energy to finish the route; but the lush green woods give refreshing coolness along the way. After exiting the Trail, visitors will connect to Jiuqiongqiao Rd. and then Houtong Rd. if they continue going straight. And going further down, visitors will see Ruisan Coal Transporting Bridge and Ruisan Coal Preparation Plant. Walking into the “Vision Hall” transformed from previously the coal preparation warehouse, visitors will have an in-depth experience of the old-time glory of Houtong’s coal mining industry as well as an overview of the local coal mining development through the introduction provided inside the Vision Hall. The other key feature of Houtong would have to be “Cat Village”! Walking over Houtong Cat Bridge, and visitors will arrive at cat lovers’ “promised land” – Cat Village. Let us kindly remind all visitors to follow the rules here, and please do not hit, feed, disturb, or pet the cats, and please do not free your cats here and do not litter. Let’s safeguard this precious “cats’ heaven” together as we enjoy a healing holiday and wander amidst the historic paths.

"A good trip in the cold combines a walk in nature to appreciate the scenery, an photo with the whole family, watching exhibitions, eating cheap food, and a heart-warming hot spring!" In the morning, you could go to Junyuan to remember the erstwhile superstar Teresa Teng, and enjoy the Jinshan Coast from a distance. Next, head for the Juming Art Museum, the largest park-style art museum in Taiwan, which covers an area of more than 30,000 sqm, to appreciate the wonderful works of hundreds of colorful artistic creations and maintain the transparency in the park. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea in the cube building "Museum Tea House".Next go to "Dharma Mountain" and climb the mountain-to enjoy the beauty of the mountains up close on three sides. Breathe deeply and settle your soul in an atmosphere far away from the mundane hustle and bustle. Then go to the "Jinshan Old Airport Memorial Monument" and visit the special "stone-made rollers" left over from three old airport runways, and enjoy affordable delicacies such as duck meat, mochi, handmade ice cream with fresh, candied sweet potatoes, etc. in the "Jinshan Old Street".Finally drive to the "Yangmingshan Tian Lai Resort and Spa" in northern Taiwan with a 6000 sqm Yongquan Swimming Paradise. Enjoy the surrounding mountains, the gurgling sounds of water, and the fresh and sweet sounds of insects and birds in the spacious bath to relax your wary body and mind.