Jiufen Red Lantern Street Snack Road — Yuyuan (Taro Dumplings) and Amei Tea House
Jiufen reaches its peak at sunset when the red lanterns light up, but the alleys become incredibly crowded. It is better to explore the snack alley on Jishan Street in the early afternoon and view the lanterns from the stairs of Shuchi Road. The famous Yuyuan (taro dumplings) are available hot or cold, and since the line for the last bus to Taipei is long, it is recommended to descend before 7 PM.
A-Gan-Yi Taro Balls
아간이 위위안 (A-Gan-Yi Taro Balls, 阿柑姨芋圓)
Lai A-Po Taro Balls (賴阿婆芋圓)
라이아포 위위안 (Lai A-Po Taro Balls, 賴阿婆芋圓)
A-Mei Tea House (阿妹茶樓)
아메이 차루 (A-Mei Tea House, 阿妹茶樓)
A-Lan Hakka Rice Cake (阿蘭草仔粿)
아란 초아이꾸에 (A-Lan Hakka Rice Cake, 阿蘭草仔粿)
Jin Zhi Red Vinasse Meatball, 金枝紅糟肉圓
진즈 홍짜오러우위안 (Jin Zhi Red Vinasse Meatball, 金枝紅糟肉圓)
A-Gan-Yi Taro Balls
아간이 위위안 (A-Gan-Yi Taro Balls, 阿柑姨芋圓)
An old taro dumpling shop located at the top of the stairs on Shuchilu. The highlight is eating at a window seat while enjoying the view of the Jiufen sea.
Lai A-Po Taro Balls (賴阿婆芋圓)
라이아포 위위안 (Lai A-Po Taro Balls, 賴阿婆芋圓)
Another major mountain range of Weiyuan in the heart of Jishan Festival. The colorful dumplings are pretty, and the line spins fast.
A-Mei Tea House (阿妹茶樓)
아메이 차루 (A-Mei Tea House, 阿妹茶樓)
The building from the red lantern photo. The Daye set is essentially a seating charge, but since it's a prime spot for the night view, waiting in line is essential at sunset.
A-Lan Hakka Rice Cake (阿蘭草仔粿)
아란 초아이꾸에 (A-Lan Hakka Rice Cake, 阿蘭草仔粿)
A Jiufen-style snack: walking down an alley holding a mugwort rice cake (chaikue). The dried radish filling is the epitome of sweet and salty.
Jin Zhi Red Vinasse Meatball, 金枝紅糟肉圓
진즈 홍짜오러우위안 (Jin Zhi Red Vinasse Meatball, 金枝紅糟肉圓)
Specializing in pork bawan marinated in red yeast rice. It is a small shop with chewy wrappers and spicy sauce where you eat standing up.
