Jiufen Gold Museum Introduction
At the end of Ji Shan Street Easy Access Road, there is a sign leading to the "Jiu Fen Gold Mine Museum". Following the road ahead, you will find an independent private residence, which has a sign stating "Jiu Fen Gold Mine Museum". This museum was established by the late miner Mr. Zeng Shui-chi, who transformed his ancestral property on his own, and it was founded in the 81st year of the Republic of China. After Mr. Zeng's passing in the 101st year, it has been maintained by his son Zeng Jian-wen and granddaughter Zeng Yi-hsien, which is indeed not easy. What is even more remarkable is that the museum houses over a thousand pieces of rough stones brought out by the old miner Mr. Zeng from the mine, which is not only challenging in terms of quantity but also in the restraint of not refining them. It is important to know that what is being held back from refinement is valuable gold. The gold mining boom in Jiu Fen may be a distant memory, but the dream of sudden wealth has never been forgotten. At the Gold Mine Museum, we can see a small mine pit titled "Jiu Fan Pit", where a short, narrow, and winding track lies both inside and outside the pit, with a mine cart moving along the tracks. Surrounding the pit are miners' helmets, stone mortars, wood, and other artifacts, creating a miniature representation of a mining area, beckoning to all travelers passing by. Aside from the exhibits, the most captivating aspect is the experience of personally panning for gold, allowing visitors to attempt the joy of gold washing and fulfill their dream of gold mining.
