Featured Hotels Near Taiwan Coal Mine Museum

Stay at Pingxi Township Heritage Inn, a boutique guesthouse converted from an old coal miner's residence. It features original timber beams, vintage mining artifacts, and a stargazing deck with nightly guided tours of the Milky Way.

Located just a 10-minute walk from the Xinpíngxī Coal Museum, the inn offers complimentary shuttle service to the museum entrance each morning. Guests can also book a coal history storytelling session and enjoy local cuisine in the on-site mining-themed restaurant.

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A 5-minute walk from the Xinpíngxī Coal Museum leads to the Pingxi Sky Lantern Square, one of Taiwan’s most iconic wish-fulfillment sites. Visitors can personally light and release sky lanterns, inscribing hopes into the night sky.

Following the historic railway trail, you’ll reach Jingtong Station and the Old Miner Memorial Monument, where remnants of the rail and mining era converge. The nearby Coal Heritage Gallery displays authentic mining tools and archival photos, enhanced by live-guided tours that bring the past vividly to life.

For a deeper immersion, join the nighttime mine projection show, which uses immersive lighting to recreate the bustling atmosphere of a 19th-century coal mine—offering a truly unforgettable cultural journey.

Begin your day with breakfast at Pingxi Township Heritage Inn, then stroll to the Xinpíngxī Coal Museum to explore the underground tunnel simulation and mining machinery exhibition—a vivid glimpse into Northern Taiwan’s coal industry history.

Head to Jingtong Old Street for lunch featuring local specialties like handmade glutinous rice balls and bamboo tube rice. Don’t miss a photo stop at the historic Jingtong Train Station.

In the afternoon, take a shuttle to the Pingxi Sky Lantern Square to participate in a lantern launch ceremony amid scenic mountain sunsets.

Return to the inn for a themed dinner crafted by local chefs using traditional miner recipes. All activities and transfers can be reserved via the HopeGoo app for a seamless experience.