Travel Guide to Jiji Town, Nantou

Scenic spot introduction:

Nantou Jiji Town Jiji is a small town full of old-fashioned local characteristics, and it has one of the oldest train stations in Taiwan. Scenery The beautiful, simple and rustic small town flavor always reminds people of the golden years when it was once prosperous, exuding a faint nostalgic feeling. Walking in the town, you can hear the whistle of the small train echoing in the mountains and the wind; walking in the old street, you can feel the old customs; walking on the road, you can enjoy the fields Scenery Although I have experienced 921 Earthquake but after active reconstruction and transformation, Jiji Town Not only has it restored its former glory, but in recent years, it has also been combined with green tunnel With the vigorous promotion of tourist railways, it has become a best place for tourists to sightsee, reminisce and take photos.

Attractions distribution:

Jiji Town Located in the center of Nantou County, Tainan, the main tourist attractions in the town are Jiji Station , nearly a hundred years Jiji Railway Station , connecting important tourist attractions Jiji Bike Path , showing various arms of Military History Park , one of the four major academies in Nantou during the Qing Dynasty Mingxin Academy Others Jiji Weir ,Taiwan Endemic Species Research and Conservation Center , Conservation Education Center , Jiji Waterfall , Earthquake Site In a quiet Ancient Trail There is also the best evidence of Jiji's history of reclamation - " Civilization and barbarism ”Stone carving.

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, cycling, visiting ancient sites, train stations, historic sites, religion, small towns, parks

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Attraction Address

Jiji Town

Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. Jiji Bike Path The road conditions are mostly flat and comfortable to ride. Dense camphor trees on both sides cover the entire road. Occasionally, a train passes slowly by. There are also pavilions and seats beside the road for cyclists to rest. This section of the road is suitable for the general public to ride and relieve stress with their families.

Car rental location: at Jiji Green tunnel " Jiji Railway Station You can find bicycle rental shops in the area of "Minsheng Road" near the "Longquan Railway Station" exit and in "Longquan Lane" near the "Longquan Railway Station" exit.

2. Mingxin Academy It is listed as a national third-level historical site and is an important venue for the annual Confucius worship and cultural activities in Jiji Town.

3. Every Chinese New Year, Jiji Town The most important event is the "Jiji Local Lantern Festival". According to tradition, lanterns will be lit on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the theme is mainly the traditional zodiac sign of that year.

Tour route:

Jiji Town Customs Tour: Jiji Railway Station → Jiji Green tunnel Bike Path → Mingxin Academy → 921 Earthquake Leaning Tower Memorial

Jiji Line Fire Road Tour:

Day 01: Jiji Railway Station → Jiji Town → Jiji Green tunnel Bike Path → Mingxin Academy → Endemic Species Conservation Center and Conservation Education Center
Day 02: Checheng Station → Checheng Old Street → Checheng Wood Industry Exhibition Hall

Best time to visit:

Spring and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Jiji Train Ticket Cake, Jiyuan Fruit, Jiji 100 Million Banana Ice Cream Banana Roll.

(Food) Yue Nu’s Home’s private dishes, Lao Wu’s Pork Trotter King, and Nan Xuan 99’s stir-fried dishes.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Taiwan Province > Nantou County > Jiji Township

How to get there:

Jiji Town :

1. Train: You can take the train from any train station heading north or south, get off at Ershui Station, then transfer to the Jiji Branch Line train and get off at Jiji Station.

2. High Speed Rail: Transfer to the Jiji train at Taichung Station, get off the elevator at Xinwuri Station, and take the Taiwan Railways train to Jiji or Checheng.

3. Bus: Take the Zongda Bus from Taichung Gancheng Station to Shuili and get off at Jiji. Take the Yuanlin Bus from Ershui, Yuanlin, and Zhushan to Shuili and get off at Jiji.

Mingxin Academy : Jiji Railway Station Turn right and you will see the bicycle trail, go straight and you will see the Chariot Park, turn right and you will reach it.