How can I get to Jiufen?

If you are partial to leisurely strolls while snacking on local treats , you can skip the mountain and go directly to the village by getting off one stop earlier at Jiufen Old Street (九份老街 Jiǔfēn Lǎojiē) on the 1062 bus from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT station on the blue and brown lines.

How can I get to Wai'ao Beach?

You can either take the local train 区间车 qūjiānchē from Taipei Main Station to Wai’ao or bus number 1877 to Wushi Port 乌石岗 wūshígǎng from Nangang Exhibition Centre MRT Station on the brown and blue lines.

How do I get to 白沙湾?

Getting there is a little bit of a trek, but this is what makes this beach well worth the journey as its remoteness keeps the bulk of visitors away and leaves the beach relatively empty even in busier months. Take the MRT red line to the terminal station of Tamsui 淡水 . From there, head to the bus stop across from the MRT exit number 2 and take bus 862 towards Keelong 基隆 or 863 towards Jinshan 金山 and get off at Baishawan (about 30 minutes).