Mine Workers' Dormitory Introduction
During the peak period of the Houtong mining industry, a large number of miner families moved here, and the miner's dormitories were also known as "liao zi." In Houtong, there are several dormitories such as Nei Liao Zi, San Zuo Liao, Wu Zuo Liao, Fan Zi Liao, and Mei Yuan Cuo, all of which are worker accommodations. In the early days, most of the units were separated by wooden boards, with a small hole for electric lighting that served two households. The kitchen, bathroom, and toilet were shared.
