Jingtong Mining Living Museum Introduction
Pingxi District flourished due to coal mining and declined with its cessation. The Jing Tong Mining Life Museum, renovated from an old Taiwan Railway staff dormitory, showcases the development history of the Jing Tong mining industry. Currently, all the mines in the area have ceased operations, leaving behind considerable industrial remnants, which have become local特色資源, such as Jing Tong Station, the coal washing plant, and the Pingxi guest house, which were listed among the 2001 Taiwan Historical Heritage Sites by the Council for Cultural Affairs. By integrating tourism resources, visitors can gain an in-depth understanding of local history and culture through this museum. Additionally, local residents have long cherished their homeland and are dedicated to researching the coal mining industry and the Pingxi railway. Organizations like the Pingxi District Guide Association and the Pingxi Charming Business Circle Association actively promote local culture through activities such as railway culture workshops and geological landscape studies. The establishment of the Jing Tong Mining Life Museum provides a venue to collect and exhibit the成果資料 of these local teams over the years. In the future, it will further expand to incorporate the traditions of sky lanterns, the ecology of the upper Keelung River, the unique geology of waterfalls and potholes, and the traditional dye industry, highlighting local特色. With the convenient transportation provided by the Pingxi branch railway, it aims to drive the development of local culture and tourism industry.
