Jingtong Mining Life Museum Introduction
Pingxi District thrived due to coal mining and declined after the cessation of mining activities. The Jing Tong Mining Life Museum, reconstructed from former Taiwan Railway employee quarters, showcases the development history of the Jing Tong mining industry. Today, all the mines in the area have ceased operations, leaving behind considerable industrial heritage sites, which have become local特色資源, such as Jing Tong Station, the coal washing plant, and the Pingxi Guesthouse, all of which were listed as the 2001 Taiwan Historical 100 Scenic Spots by the Council for Cultural Affairs. By integrating tourism resources, the museum allows visitors to gain a deeper understanding of local historical artifacts and community culture. Additionally, local residents have long had a passion for their hometown, dedicating efforts to research on the coal mining industry and the Pingxi railway. Organizations such as the Pingxi District Guide Association and the Pingxi Charm Business Circle Association, along with community development associations, have actively held activities including railway culture workshops, mining knowledge sessions, and geological landscape studies to promote local culture. The establishment of the Jing Tong Mining Life Museum provides a venue to collect and display the achievements of these local teams over the years. In the future, it aims to expand further by integrating sky lantern customs, ecological landscapes along the upper Keelung River, unique geological features of waterfalls and potholes, and traditional dyeing industries to highlight local特色. With the convenient transportation provided by the Pingxi Branch Railway, it will drive the development of local culture and tourism.
