Shiding Danlan Art and Culture Hall

Updates : 2023-11-29

1947

Introduction

Shiding has been an important production area of Oolong Oriental Beauty Tea since ancient times. Wenshan Pouchong Tea is also grown here, making it one of the top three tea markets in Taiwan. During the heydays of Taiwan's coal industry, Shiding was also an important coal mining area in northern Taiwan. Although the mining industry has declined, many relics remain.

The Shiding Danlan Art and Culture Hall is a good place to discover the local culture and art. The first floor houses a permanent exhibition to display the history and products of Shiding District. The second floor has a special exhibition area with changing exhibitions related to the Shiding area, such as the history of Shiding tea, nature and landscapes, folk activities, etc., so that tourists can come to know Shiding better. The Art and Culture Hall’s exhibition spaces are also open to cultural and historical groups and artists. Come down here and get artsy!

How to Get There

Choose a transportation method based on your departure location.

Pinglin Visitors Center

The visitors center is the main gateway to Pinglin. It provides extensive information on the area, including where to eat and stay, traffic info, and suggestions for tea tasting. It has pamphlets and videos that can help tourists formulate a general itinerary for their visit, and if tourists want a guide for their journey, the center can arrange for one.

Jiufen Culture and History Workshop

Luo, Ji-Kun is the owner of this workshop, also an important person who is familiar with art and history in Shuinandong, Jinguashi, and Jiufen area. His birthplace is a pristine village in the countryside. So he likes to stay in a pristine village. He came to Jiufen in 1987, and decided to move to there. He published several photo albums and wrote several books on culture and history of Jiufen. Jiufen Culture and History Workshop" is located in Jishan Street, nearby Jingshan Rock. It is situated on the 2nd floor of the building. It was established by Luo, Ji-Kun in 1992. His motivation to establish Jiufen Culture and History Workshop is to introduce the beauty and history in Shuinandong, Jinguashi, and Jiufen area. He collects lots of photography works, history books, and cultural relics for people to visit. He planned several tour programs for tourists to enjoy culture, history, and beautiful scenery.