Jiufen is often claimed as the inspiration behind Hayao Miyazaki's film Spirited Away (though Wikipedia states that Miyazaki denies the claim). It's located on a mountain and can be reached by bus or taxi. I went with my cousins, Carol and Celia, by taxi. There were a lot of turns and curves on the way up, so if you get carsick easily, close your eyes!

Some people call Jiufen the "City of Sadness" because of the film A City of Sadness, filmed in Jiufen. I'd like to call it the "City of Dreams" because of how beautiful it is.