Rui San Mining Coal Loading Plant Introduction
Ruisan Mining Coal Preparation Plant is an important cultural and historical site along the Youth Mountain Sea Line, located within the "Double Hundred Year Core Triangle" of Sandiaoling, Mudan, and Hohuang. It plays a significant role in the mining culture of northern Taiwan, with many touching stories left behind by the miners who came to Hohuang in the past, engraved in the ruins of the coal preparation plant, making Hohuang a settlement full of stories. "Strive for production, safety first." The Hohuang area began large-scale mining operations during the early Japanese colonial period, initially led by the Japanese Mitsui Group. Following the opening of Hohuang Station in 1920, the coal preparation plant was built on the east side of the station to accelerate coal production efficiency, responsible for sorting and washing different grades of coal. The mines in the Hohuang area were subsequently leased by Li Jianxing, who established the "Ruisan Mining Company." At its peak, more than 500 miners worked in the mines daily, making it the largest coal mining company in Taiwan and a driving force behind Taiwan's economic growth. Restoring the glory of the mining industry. The Ruisan Mining Coal Preparation Plant ceased operations in 1990, and after more than 20 years of weathering and gradual collapse, the New Taipei City Government cooperated with the Ministry of Culture to initiate restoration work. Utilizing the master carpenter's exquisite craftsmanship and modern construction methods, the ruins were restored in the spirit of preserving their original state, with the project completed in three years, showcasing the former splendor of the coal preparation plant. The interior is planned as a mining cultural and historical exhibition, allowing visitors to view the historical memories of Hohuang miners from different themes and perspectives, with the introduction of multimedia displays and sound-light interactive technology, providing the public with a more interesting and relatable experience of the coal mining industry's culture and history.
