Check-in for a Romantic Day Trip in Cijin

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【◎Written by Su Yu-ling　◎Translation by Lin Yu-ciao　◎Photos by Huang Jing-wun, Carter】

With its blue skies and rolling waves, Cijin is especially captivating in summertime! Spend a day here, savoring the island’s charm amid sunshine, sea breezes, and the enticing scents that drift through every street corner.

Photo by Huang Jing-wun

As they explore Cijin Old Street, visitors can wander into the alleys where locals live their daily lives. You’ll spot the signboard of Wangshijia（罔市家）. Out front, a cute food cart sizzles with scallion pancakes whose aroma is impossible to resist. Inside, the walls are lined with creative artworks, each hand-painted by owner Mei-jun（美君）. Every delicate and moving piece embodies her love for and memories of Cijin.

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The scents of Cijin aren’t only about the sea breeze. They also come from Sun Choice Bakery（船說）, which offers surprising creations like crispy shrimp crackers made with local Taiwan mauxia shrimp, mullet roe spread on soft baguettes, pan-fried diced cuttlefish balls tucked into squid-ink bread, and seaweed and scallop sauce folded into chewy loaves.

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