Ruisan Mining Coal Factory Introduction
The Ruishan Mining Co. Coal Preparation Plant is an important cultural and historical site along the Youth Mountain-Sea Line, located in the "Double Centennial Core Triangle" of Sandiaoling, Mudan, and Hohuang. It plays a crucial role in the mining culture of northern Taiwan, where miners who once worked in Hohuang left behind many moving stories, imprinted in the ruins of the coal preparation plant, making Hohuang a settlement rich in narratives. "Strive for production, prioritize safety." The Hohuang area began large-scale mining operations during the early Japanese colonial period, initially led by the Japanese conglomerate Mitsui. After the opening of the Hohuang Station in 1920, a 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 mining pits in the Hohuang area were later leased by Li Jianxing, who established the "Ruishan Mining Company." At its peak, over 500 miners worked daily, making it Taiwan's largest coal mining company and a driving force behind Taiwan's economic rise. Restoring the grandeur of the mining industry, the Ruishan Mining Co. Coal Preparation Plant ceased operations in 1990. After more than 20 years of weathering and gradual collapse, the New Taipei City Government collaborated with the Ministry of Culture to launch a restoration project, combining master craftsmanship with modern techniques to restore the dilapidated site in the spirit of preserving its original state. The restoration was completed in three years, showcasing the former glory of the coal preparation plant. The internal planning features a mining cultural history exhibition, allowing visitors to explore the historical memories of miners in the Hohuang area from different themes and perspectives, incorporating multimedia image displays and sound-light interactive technology to offer a more engaging and relatable experience of the mining industry's cultural history.
