Jingtong Coal Mine Memorial Park Introduction
Located above the Jing Tong Station in New Taipei City's Pingxi District, the Jing Tong Coal Mine Memorial Park features a unique hill known as She Shi Mountain, which is not a natural mountain but a mound formed from the waste stones separated after the coal washing process. Over the years, these stones have accumulated into what is known as a coal refuse pile and have now become a tourist attraction. Visitors to the site can see the entrances to the mines made from cut stones, evoking images of the past when coal was mined from the stone base and transported through the large inclined shafts. The Jing Tong Coal Mine Park is filled with lush vegetation, and the intertwining tree roots create a distinctive canvas for photographs, making it a must-capture scene for tourists. Strolling through the coal mine park feels like stepping back a hundred years to the days of old Jing Tong. The Jing Tong Shideng Coal Mine is the oldest, most productive, and largest mining area, whose coal quality and output were once the best in Taiwan, known simply as "Taiwan Coal." The park preserves the buildings and equipment from the Japanese colonial period, transforming into a coal mine memorial. Within the park, one can find historical sites such as the coal washing plant listed among Taiwan's top 100 historical attractions, the ruins of the main office, and the remains of the Shideng large inclined shaft, all providing a glimpse into the operations of the old mine and a reflection on the once-thriving town of Jing Tong from a century ago.
