Private Taiwan Gold and Coal History Day Tour to Jiufen and Pingxi
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
10.5 hours
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket to Xinpingxi Taiwan Coal Mine Museum including the coal train experience
- Entrance ticket to Gold Museum including the gold panning and tunnel experiences
- Lunch (Miner’s Bento in a Tin Box)
- Gratuities
- Beverage
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for snacks, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
- Not recommended to travelers with physical disabilities
The coal mining industry is an important part of the unforgettable history of the development of Taiwan’s northeastern area. This guided tour gives you an insight into Taiwan’s mining history and how it affects people’s lives today.
Follow the story of the “black gold” and explore the unique charms of...
- Duration 10 Hours and 30 Minutes
- Private Tour
- 1
Taiwan Coal Mine museum
The first stop of is Xinpingxi Taiwan Coal Mine Museum. Here you cannot only experience the simulated mining tunnel, visit the historic relics, take a look at the preserved artifacts related to the mining industry, but also take a ride on “One-eyed Little Monk”, which is the only remaining electric...
- Duration 2 Hours and 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 2
Gold Museum, New Taipei Government
Next, head off to Gold Museum, which is the first museum aims to preserve the mining culture in Taiwan. In addition to the permanent exhibition, including the famous 999 pure gold bar weighting 220kg, here you can also experience gold panning with your own hands, walk into “Benshan No.5 Tunnel”—a...
- Duration 2 Hours and 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 3
Jiufen Old Street
After the museum, depart to Jiufen, a mountain village which was once prosperous during the gold rush in 1940s. With the closure of the gold mine in 1960s, the glory has gone. However, Jiufen still has a lot more to offer and stories to tell. Its unique historical background, the...
- Duration 2 Hours and 50 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
New Taipei City
The last stop is the Remains of the 13 Levels in Jinguashi, a former copper smelter, which was built in 1933 when the Japanese people discovered and started the copper mining here. The copper smelter was closed in 1987 due to the decline of the mining industry. However it is...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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