Jiufen Gold Mine Museum Introduction
At the end of Jishan Street's easy access path, there is a sign leading to the Jiufen Gold Mine Museum. Following the road ahead, you will find an independent residence with a sign that says "Jiufen Gold Mine Museum." This museum was established by the late miner Mr. Tseng Shui-chi, who transformed his ancestral property by his own effort, founded in 1992. After Mr. Tseng passed away in 2012, it has been maintained by his son Tseng Chien-wen and granddaughter Tseng Yi-hsien, which is quite challenging. Remarkably, the museum houses over a thousand pieces of raw stones that Mr. Tseng the old miner brought out from the mine, which is not just a matter of quantity but also the challenge of refraining from refining them. It is worth noting that the gold from Jiufen’s gold rush may now 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 titled "Jiufan Pit," with a short and narrow rail track laid inside and outside the pit, where a mine cart rotates on the track, accompanied by miner's headlamps, grinding stones, wood, and other items scattered around the pit, creating a miniature scene of a mining area that beckons all travelers passing by, revealing the wonders inside. In addition to the exhibits, the most captivating aspect is the process of gold panning itself, allowing visitors to try their hand at washing for gold and fulfilling their dreams of striking it rich.
