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The ground floor of the museum displays permanent exhibitions on the landscape of Pingxi Township and the development of coal mining industries in the area. The upper floor of the museum displays artifacts related to coal mining activities and the local culture. The museum building was originally the dormitory of Taiwan Railways Administration employees. In 2001, the building underwent renovation by funding from the Ministry of Interior to transform it unto a museum.
The Jingtong Mining Industry Museum is a museum in Jingtong Borough, Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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中埔鐵橋
Built in the 1940s, the bridge is used as a 'love bridge' where people can hang messages of love written on bamboo from the railings.
石筍尖
平溪觀音巖
A temple dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin. The temple itself sits atop a tunnel that leads to a bomb shelter which is also accessible.
平溪老街
A narrow old street with a variety of shops and snacks.
嶺腳瀑布
The waterfall is easily accessible, within walking distance from the rail station.
蔡家洋樓
The former residence of the Tsai (蔡) family, built by Tsai Chuan, a local businessman who made his money in mining, in 1939. The house is still maintained by his descendants, although most of the family has since left the area. The house is built in a western red-brick style, which is unusual for the area.