Gaidanku Ruins Introduction
The Shulin area was rich in coal mining in its early days, leaving behind many abandoned mine sites. The Kuaidan Mine, with a history of over a hundred years, was the largest producer among all the mines in the Shanjiaqiao area at that time. After the Japanese occupied Taiwan, they recognized the abundant mineral resources and built the current Shanjia Station as a dedicated coal transport station, which remained operational until 1959 when the mine was closed. After the closure of the Kuaidan Mine, which has a history of over a hundred years, it was restored by local enthusiasts and has become visible again. During its peak, the Kuaidan Mine had more than a thousand workers.
