Ruifang District

Ruifang District is an administrative area in eastern New Taipei that stretches from mountain ranges to the northeastern coast of Taiwan. The region consists of multiple villages situated between hills and sea, historically centered around mining operations that shaped its development.

The area was known as Zuihō Town during Japanese colonial rule and transitioned to an urban township in Taipei County after 1945. Its transformation into a district structure reflects Taiwan's administrative reorganization during the postwar period.

The area honors mining heritage through festivals and celebrations that mark the region's industrial past. Communities gathered in villages maintain this connection by organizing events and gatherings at historic sites, keeping memories of the mining era alive in daily life.

The district is reachable by train from Taipei or direct buses from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station, making it accessible for day trips. Key villages like Jiufen and Jinguashi serve as main hubs where most visitor attractions and facilities are clustered together.

The Shuinandong Smelter, known locally as the 13 Levels, was where copper and gold ore from the Jinguashi mines were processed into refined metal. This multi-story industrial complex still stands as evidence of the sophisticated extraction and refining operations that once thrived here.