Jingtong Coal Mine Memorial Park Introduction
Located above the Jing Tong Station in New Taipei City, the Jing Tong Coal Mine Memorial Park was built on an artificial hill known as She Shi Mountain, created from waste stone discarded after the coal washing process. Over the years, these stone fragments accumulated to form a hill, also referred to as a coal slag heap, which has now become a tourist attraction. Visitors can see the mine opening cut from stone, and the historical scene of coal being mined from the stone floor and transported through a steep incline comes vividly to mind. The park is filled with lush vegetation, and the interwoven roots of trees create a unique wall of nature, offering plenty of photo opportunities for visitors. A stroll through the coal mine park feels like stepping back into the Jing Tong of a century ago. The Jing Tong Stone Floor Coal Mine is the longest-operating, highest-yield, and largest mining area, with coal that was once recognized as the best quality in Taiwan, known as "Taiwan Coal." Preserving the buildings and equipment from the Japanese occupation period, this site has transformed into a memorial park for coal mining, showcasing important historical sites, such as one of Taiwan's top 100 historical sites—the coal washing plant, the ruins of the general office, and the remains of the Shidi steep incline, allowing visitors to imagine the operations of the former mining site and recall the bustling Jing Tong from a century ago.
