Houtong Coalmine Ecological Park

Houtong Coalmine Ecological Park is an industrial site in Ruifang District featuring coal transport bridges, preparation facilities, and narrow-gauge railway tracks throughout the grounds. Visitors can see the machinery, processing areas, and transport systems that powered extraction operations.

The site originated during Japanese administration and grew into a major mining operation over the 20th century. Operations eventually ceased, and the abandoned facility was later converted into a public park for education and preservation.

The site preserves structures from the Japanese colonial period and reflects the lives of mining families who settled here. These buildings show how workers and their communities adapted to life around coal extraction.

The park is easily accessed by public transport and located near a train station, making it convenient to reach. Visitors should expect walking routes across the grounds and prepare for varying weather and ground conditions depending on the season.

The site is home to a thriving feral cat population that visitors discover while exploring the ruins and structures. These cats have adapted to life among the industrial remains and have become an unexpected highlight of the park experience.