Jingtong Coal Mine Memorial Park Introduction
Located above the Jingtong Station in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, the Jingtong Coal Mine Memorial Park features a hill called Sheshan, which is not a natural mountain but a mound made from waste stones separated during the coal washing process. Over the years, these stones have accumulated to form what is known as a coal ash pile, which has now become a tourist attraction. Visitors can see the mine entrance carved from stone, and it is easy to envision the scene of coal being transported through the large inclined shaft in the past. The Jingtong Coal Mine Park is filled with lush vegetation, and the intertwined tree roots create a unique backdrop for visitors' photographs. Strolling through the coal mine park feels like stepping back into Jingtong a hundred years ago. The Jingtong Shidi Coal Mine is the longest-operating, most productive, and largest mining area, with the quality and output once ranking first in Taiwan, and the coal produced here is known as "Taiwan Coal." Preserving the buildings and equipment from the Japanese colonial period, the site has been transformed into a coal mine memorial park. Within the park, you can see one of Taiwan's top 100 historical sites, including the coal washing plant, the ruins of the general office, and the site of the Shidi large inclined shaft, allowing visitors to imagine the operational scenes of the former mine and reminisce about the prosperous Jingtong of a century ago.
