Gaidankeng Site Introduction
The Shulin area was rich in coal mines in its early days, leaving behind many abandoned mining sites. The Kaidan Mine, with a history of over a century, had the highest coal output among all the mines in the Shanzijiao area at that time. After the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, they recognized the region's abundant mineral resources and built the current Shanjia Station as a coal transportation station, which operated until the mine was sealed in 1959. After being closed for over a century, the Kaidan Mine has been restored by local enthusiasts and has reopened to the public. At its peak, the Kaidan Mine employed over a thousand workers, making it the most productive coal mine in the Shanzijiao area during its prime.
