New Taipei City Travel

Press Release from the Tourism and Travel Department, New Taipei City Government - July 31, 2024

Unveiling the Mystery of Mining History: Exciting “Coal Mine Adventurers” at Ruifang Coal Preparation Plant
 

[New Taipei City] The Houtong Ruifang Coal Preparation Plant features Taiwan’s first interactive multimedia exhibit showcasing the coal washing and preparation process. To offer more engaging activities, the plant will host the "Coal Mine Adventurers Challenge" from August 1st to August 31st. During this period, the coal preparation plant will transform into an "Adventure Zone," where visitors can hunt for hidden codes in the exhibition corners, learn valuable mining knowledge, and earn limited-edition postcards upon completing the challenge. We invite everyone to visit the Ruifang Coal Preparation Plant this summer for an educational and fun-filled journey, creating unforgettable memories.
 

Director Yang Zongmin of the New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department stated that the century-old Ruifang Coal Preparation Plant is a key focal point in the “Double Century Core Triangle” of Sandiaoling, Mudan, and Houtong. The first phase of restoration was completed in September 2022, and the plant has since welcomed nearly 500,000 visitors, boosting local tourism and enriching the mining culture corridor of the Northeast Coast. Currently, the second phase of restoration is being planned, aiming to restore and revitalize the surrounding outdoor areas and machinery relics. Upon completion, the project will recreate the mining landscape and history of Houtong’s peak period, allowing visitors to experience the mining heritage and cultural history of Houtong.
 

This summer, the plant offers a special educational experience with the “Coal Mine Adventurers Challenge,” inviting families to visit Houtong. Children can become little "Coal Mine Adventurers," exploring hidden codes in the exhibit corners and learning precious mining history in a simple and engaging way. The challenge runs from August 1st to August 31st. Visitors can obtain an adventure worksheet at the service desk during opening hours and look for hidden QR codes within the exhibition. By scanning the codes with their phones, they can gain related knowledge and answer questions on the worksheet. Correctly answering all 10 questions on the worksheet allows visitors to exchange for a limited-edition Ruifang Coal Preparation Plant postcard at the service desk, leaving with wonderful memories. The Ruifang Coal Preparation Plant is open from 9 AM to 6 PM, with the museum closed on the first Monday of each month (except for public holidays, in which case it will be closed on the next business day). For more travel information, please continue to follow the relevant links for the latest updates.

【This news release has been translated by ChatGPT.】