Dexing Coal Mine
Dexing Coal Mine 德興煤礦 Taiwan | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Xinyi, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°00′55.2″N 121°34′22.6″E / 25.015333°N 121.572944°E |
| Production | |
| Type | former coal mine |
| History | |
| Opened | 1897 |
The Dexing Coal Mine (traditional Chinese: 德興煤礦; simplified Chinese: 德兴煤矿; pinyin: Déxìng Méikuàng) is a former coal mine in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan.
History
The mine started its coal mining operation in 1897.[1] Cart lines were built linking the mine area for its distribution. From there, coal was further transported by railway to other locations around Taiwan.[2]
Its production peaked in 1946–1948. In 1980s, the mining became unsustainable due to recession and the rise of direct labor cost working at the site. In December 2015, the former coal mine was partially reopened as a tourist attraction.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Tiaomi Historic Trail". Undiscovered Taipei. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "History of Dexing Coal Mine". Taipei Municipal Wuxing Elementary School. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ Yu, Kai-hsiang; Liu, Kay (28 February 2016). "Venture into closed coal mines in Taipei". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
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