Taipei City - Bishan Temple
New Taipei, Taiwan โ 26 km
๐น๐ผ New Taipei ยท Taiwan โ Altitude 358 m
This camera looks out over Jiufen, a mountain town in the hills of New Taipei, Taiwan. It is a useful way to see how the town looks right now before you plan a visit, or to follow the mood of the streets from a distance. The live stream is provided by its owner and embedded here with a link to the source.
Jiufen sits at roughly 358 metres above sea level on the slopes of the Keelung Mountains, in the northeastern part of Taiwan. It grew up as a gold mining settlement and later became known for its narrow stepped lanes, tea houses and street food stalls. The town faces the Pacific coast and is often wrapped in mist, which gives it a distinctive atmosphere. Many visitors know it as a backdrop for classic Taiwanese films and literature.
The title names the town itself, so we cannot describe specific buildings in frame. Depending on the view, you may see rooftops, hillside lanes or the wider valley. The hour around dusk is often the most atmospheric, when lanterns are lit and the crowds thin. Weather changes quickly up here, so the picture can shift from clear to cloudy within minutes.
Jiufen is best visited in the cooler months from autumn to spring, though rain is common throughout the year. Weekends and holidays draw large crowds, so weekday mornings are calmer. Getting there usually means a bus from Taipei or Keelung. Nearby cameras on VizCams include Bishan Temple and the Top of Xiangshan in Taipei, and Yangmingshan further west.
Source: ntctour
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The current conditions and the three-day forecast for Jiufen are shown in the live weather block on this page. Mountain weather can change quickly, so check it before you plan a trip.
The local time for Jiufen is displayed on this page and updates live. Taiwan uses a single time zone for the whole island.
The camera is in the mountain town of Jiufen in New Taipei, at about 358 metres altitude. The map on this page shows its exact position in relation to the surrounding area.
Many viewers prefer the late afternoon and early evening, when the light is soft and the lanes are lit. Clear mornings can also give good visibility over the hills.
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