Remains of the 13 Levels

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Remains of the 13 Levels, Historical smelter in Ruifang, Taiwan.

The Remains of the 13 Levels display an industrial structure with three exhaust pipes extending two kilometers up the Shuinandong hillside.

Built in 1933 during Japanese rule, this copper and gold smelting facility processed ore from the nearby Jinguashi and Jiufen mines until 1973.

The site represents Taiwan's industrial heritage and includes a memorial park dedicated to allied prisoners of war who labored in the surrounding mines.

Visitors reach the location via the Yilan railway line from Taipei, with regular stops at Ruifang and Shuinandong stations.

The facility's exhaust pipes, measuring two meters in diameter across two kilometers, represent the longest structure of this type worldwide.

Location: Ruifang District

Address: Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224 224 224

Phone: +886224972250

Website: http://tour.ntpc.gov.tw/zh-tw/Attraction/Detail?wnd_id=60&id=110923

GPS coordinates: 25.11828,121.86467

Latest update: May 14, 2025 04:14

Remarkable sites of the Island of Taiwan

Taiwan features historical monuments such as the 17th-century Fort Zeelandia, Buddhist and Taoist temples adorned with sculptures, museums preserving ancient Chinese art, natural parks with marble gorges, hot springs and mountains, as well as coastal geological sites. The island also includes traditional villages, high-altitude lakes, and modern infrastructures like Taipei 101.

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