HeHsing Coal Mine Introduction
He Xing Coal Mine is located beside Ci Hui Temple in Taipei, hidden away from sight and near the old Pi Creek. In its early days, the site was known for coal mining, which left behind a large amount of coal cinders due to geological conditions being relatively fragile. After restoration, it has been developed into an environmental space alongside the old mining area of Pi Creek, blending the local natural scenery with the cultural characteristics of the coal mine to create a regional highlight, providing a new recreational spot. Upon entering the park, visitors can walk along the red-brick ground and the imagery of mine cart tracks into the "time tunnel," where they can admire realistic depictions of mine carts exiting the mine and ceramic murals that narrate the "life of coal," from its natural formation to product output. At the end, there's a "spiral stairway," and if lucky, one might spot many bats hanging and resting at the old mine’s tailings exit. Walking along the trail that mimics the mine tracks allows visitors to feel the local cultural history, as if traveling back in time to the Japanese colonial period, with informative facilities and imagery related to coal mining that vividly recreate the past. It is recommended to visit He Xing Coal Mine on weekends to experience the unique charm of the old mining area in the Xinyi District.
