Jiufen boasts numerous teahouses that offer great views over the Pacific Ocean.
Jiufen Teahouse
ä¹ä»½è¶å, 142 jishan street, tel:+886 2 2496-9056, (http://www.jioufen-teahou...). jiufen teahouse was once the meeting place for many great taiwanese writers and artists when it first opened. when you enter from the narrow crowded street, you come into a spacious and calm interior. on the right are steaming iron kettles nestled in a long fiery bank of coals. bundles of tea and high quality ceramics and tea implements fill the first level. the host will lead you to a quiet table on the lower levels, or you can sit outside on the back terace in good weather. you can choose your favorite tea and tea snacks from the menu and sit there for as long as you like. take a break and wander around to look the paintings and other wonderful artwork by local artists. there is also a gallery on the lower level with more beautiful ceramics.