An unusual market street with a train track running through the middle of it.
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台灣煤礦博物館
A museum about coal mining in Pingxi District. The museum used to be the coal mining site during the later stage of Pingxi Era of Tai-Yiang Mining Inc called the New Pingxi Mine. It was first opened in 1965 and the first coal extracted was done in 1967. In 1997, the mining activity was halted due to the more competitive price from imported coal to Taiwan.
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.
嶺腳瀑布
The waterfall is easily accessible, within walking distance from the rail station.
平溪老街
A narrow old street with a variety of shops and snacks.
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.
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.