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Hexing Coal Mine

A glimpse into Taiwan's coal-mining past.

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The entrance to the now defunct Hexing Coal Mine.   John ChungEn Liu / Atlas Obscura User
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Northern Taiwan once had a thriving coal industry, but it declined due to low-quality deposits, mine collapses, and international competition. By 2000, the last mine closed. Today, much of this history has faded from public memory, though traces remain across the landscape.

Just two kilometers from Taipei 101, once the tallest building in the world, lies Hexing Coal Mine, one of many abandoned mines in the region. The Taipei City government has turned this site into a small historical park to preserve its legacy. 

The site, more of a mini-museum, takes about 5 to 10 minutes to explore. It includes two main areas: the track section and the mine entrance. The track section contain a status of a miner pushing a cart and a mural depicting the coal production process. By the entrance, a charming statue of a pangolin holding mining tools offers a whimsical nod to the mine’s history. A short path leading into the mine houses simple exhibits on coal mining culture and history.

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There is no entrance fee to enter the mine.

The coal mine is located at the end of a very secluded street.

The closest bus stop is about a 15-minute walk. The easiest way might be to combine this site with a hiking trip to the Nangang Mountain area. Besides the temple by the mine is a trailhead, offering the shortest route to Thumb Mountain.

If you are into coal mining industries near this area, you can also check out De-Xing Coal Mine and Songshan #1, which are preserved to the same degree. Songshan #2 and #3, as well as many other coal mines around Taipei, are for the hardcore and adventurous history buffs.

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Hexing Coal Mine
Alley 471, Lane 150, Section 5, Xinyi Rd
Taipei, 110
Taiwan
25.022778, 121.581403
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