Meet your tour guide and driver at the hotel lobby, and then head off to Pingxi District in New Taipei City. 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 coal mine train that is still in operation in Taiwan. 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 mining scene built above the actual former mining tunnel, and visit “Jinguashi Crown Prince Chalet” and its garden, which were built during the period under Japanese rule. After the museum tour, 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 melancholic and emotional atmosphere attracted enormous global attention. Since you are in Jiufen, it’s recommended to have a cup of tea at a teahouse, where you can appreciate the picturesque scenery, and the freshly brewed tea at the same time. 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. Gaze at the remains from afar, this building is like an abandoned palace that is forgotten by people. Today it has become a popular spot for many dramas and advertisements shooting. At the end of the tour, return to Taipei with abundant knowledge and inspiration from northeastern Taiwan’s black gold history. Complete this wonderful trip.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch