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When it comes to Jiufen, the first thing that comes to mind are Jiufen Old Street, Amei Teahouse and other well-known attractions. However, in fact, Jiufen, Jinguashi, Shui There are also many interesting attractions in Nandong, such as the new secret land "Qianxun Road" and "The Thirteenth Floor Ruins", which can provide you with a deeper understanding of the culture and history of the Jiufen area. Recently, there is a special Mid-Autumn Festival event "Lighting Up the Thirteenth Floor". "Layer", follow me now and walk back to the once prosperous history of gold mining!

The Thirteenth Floor Site of Shuinan Cave

The Thirteenth Floor Site was an ore dressing and refining site used to process ore and produce blister copper during the Japanese colonial period. It was destroyed by Allied bombing during World War II. , after the demolition, there are still facilities such as the site selection base and the abandoned alchemy factory. Next to the site, there is also a ventilation pipe and waste flue built on the mountainous terrain that stretches for about two kilometers and is known as the longest in the world.

Shuinan Cave "Lights Up the Thirteenth Floor"

? In the past, everyone visited the Shuinan Cave ruins to see the legacy of the gold mining history. , but it is a pity that without professional tour guides, the general public can only read the information of the Gold Museum and look at the Thirteenth Floor Ruins from a distance, which makes it difficult to understand and interact in depth.

Through Taipower's invitation to international lighting art master Zhou Lian and emerging artist He Cairou*** to collaborate on "Lighting Up the Thirteenth Floor" public lighting art, Taipower and the Cultural Federation will A lighting ceremony will be held on *** this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival!

During this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Taipower will jointly hold a lighting ceremony with the Cultural Federation***. The amber soft lights of different brightness will be designed according to the characteristics of the 13th floor of the site. It will also be fixed at 6pm in the future? It lights up at 9 o'clock, allowing the public to re-understand the beauty of Jinshan City and understand its historical context. The light is no longer just light, but can also bring out the memories of the past. Through "light", a unique relationship between the building and people can be created. A timeless concerto.

■Event Date: 2019/9/13 ■Event Time: 19:00?19:30 Lighting Ceremony of the Thirteenth Floor, 19:30?20:40 Youren Divine Drum "Guangming Island" Performance ■Event location: Shuinandong parking lot, Ruifang District, New Taipei City ■Event website: Lighting up the 13th floor─Lighting ceremony

Of course! When you come to Jiufen Mountain City, you must also visit Shuinan Cave and the surrounding attractions in Jiufen. Next, Xiaobian will briefly introduce a few must-see attractions so that everyone can plan a day trip to Ruifang, whether you want to It’s no problem to take public transportation or charter a car for a relaxing trip.

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Shuinan Cave & Jiufen Attractions

Shuinan Cave Golden Waterfall

Along the road from Jinguashi to Shuinan Cave, there is a conspicuous golden-orange waterfall. The upper reaches of the waterfall in the early days were copper mining areas. After years of deposition of metal minerals, rainwater seeped in. The outflow also makes the golden color of the metal ore become a magnificent landscape of the waterfall, and for this reason, it also creates the special landscape of the current Yin and Yang Sea.

Shui Nan Cave Yin and Yang Sea

Shui Nan Cave Yin and Yang Sea is a special geographical landscape in the coastal area in the northeastern corner of Taiwan. The color of the seawater in the bay is yellow-brown due to natural minerals, which is in sharp contrast to the blue color of the normal seawater in the outer sea direction. Looking down from the top of Jiufen Mountain is a visual contrast.

Shuinan Cave & Jiufen Transportation Recommendations

1. Driving:

■Get off the expressway at Badu Interchange and take Route 102 via Rui Fragrant to Jiufen. ■Take the coastal highway from Ruibin to Jiufen, or from Shuinandong to Jiufen via Jinguashi.

2. Take a bus:

■Take Keelung Bus from Exit 1 of Zhongxiao Fuxing Station to Jiufen and Jinguashi. The journey takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. ■Take the Keelung Bus from Ruifang Railway Station and take the bus bound for Jinguashi and Fushan Palace → get off at Jiufen Station. ■Take the Keelung Bus or Fuhe Bus from Keelung Station to Jinguashi and get off at Jiufen.

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3. Tourist car:

One-day tour route, from There is a special bus connecting Zhongxiao Fuxing Station. In addition to eliminating the hassle of transportation, there are also dedicated tour guides, special delicacies, and hand-made experiences. It is super convenient and rich!

PS. Regarding the "Lighting up the Thirteenth Floor - Lighting Ceremony" event in this article, part of the text is taken from the FB event page

Tripbaa Quba authorized reprinting of the original source of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday must Look: Shuinan Cave lights up! Lighting up the 13th floor─Seeing the Jinguashi ruins