Jing Tong Coal Mine Memorial Park Introduction
Located above the Jing Tong Station in New Taipei City, the Jing Tong Coal Mine Memorial Park features the Sheshan Mountain, which is not a natural mountain but a hill made up of waste rock that was separated after the coal washing process. Over the years, this waste rock has accumulated and formed a mound, commonly referred to as a coal slag heap, which has now become a tourist attraction. Visitors can see the cut stone mine openings, reminiscent of the old days when coal was excavated from the stone base and transported through a large inclined shaft. The Jing Tong Coal Mine Park is filled with lush vegetation, and the intertwined roots of trees create a unique natural backdrop that visitors love to capture in photos. Strolling through the coal mine park feels like stepping back into the Jing Tong of a century ago. The Jing Tong Shidi Coal Mine is the oldest, most productive, and largest mining area, known for producing the highest quality coal in Taiwan, referred to as "Taiwan Coal." The park preserves buildings and equipment from the Japanese colonial era coal mine, turning it into a memorial park. Inside the park, visitors can see the former coal washing plant, the site of the general office, and the ruins of the Shidi large inclined shaft, allowing for an imaginative glimpse into the operation of the old mine and a nostalgic view of the once-thriving Jing Tong a hundred years ago.
