The Baba Tunnel Leisure Mine (巴巴坑道休閒礦場)
The Baba Tunnel Leisure Mine (巴巴坑道休閒礦場) is located in Nanzhuang, Miaoli. It is a leisure-type mine that preserves the early years of Nanzhuang mining culture. Nanzhuang's mining culture flourished in the 1940s to 1950s but has since declined. Mr. Chen Guiwen opened the Baba Tunnel as a tribute to his father, who worked in the mine. He invested a considerable amount of money and more than ten years to realize this dream with his family.
Today, visitors can find a restaurant, coffee shop, DIY projects for kids, and can walk inside the mining tunnel. The ticket fee is 150 NTD, but you can exchange 30 NTD for a DIY project or 100 NTD for food. The prices in the restaurant are usually higher than these amounts, except for mochi, beans, and ice creams. The site showcases various tools used in the mining process, displays old pictures in a gallery, and offers an immersive experience of the mining environment. Children can enjoy a train ride and participate in a treasure hunt in the coal.
Coal is one of the earliest fossil fuels used by humans. The Chinese began using coal two thousand years ago, while the British started using it in the 12th century. Coal is a solid fuel that is difficult and dangerous to mine, and its transportation and storage are inconvenient. Initially, coal played a crucial role in the emergence of industrial society. In the 19th century, coal provided power to the industry on a large scale. However, in the early 20th century, oil replaced coal as the primary energy source.
During Taiwan's early stage of economic development, domestically produced coal served as the main energy source, powering the country's industrial development. According to data released by the Energy Commission of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 1984, Taiwan's coal production reached 5.08 million metric tons. However, due to high mining costs, coal production has steadily declined over the years.
Coal fields in Taiwan are predominantly located in the central part of northern Taiwan, spanning an area of approximately 2,000 square kilometers. This region includes Keelung, Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli. The Nanzhuang coalfield consists of more than 20 mining sites, with the Nanzhuang Coal Mine being the largest. The coalfield features hilly terrain with altitudes ranging from 500 meters to 2,000 meters. It is divided into a northern area covering 130 kilometers and a southern area spanning 32 square kilometers.
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Additionally, you can see a few blooming tung trees. Tung trees can grow up to 20 meters tall and produce hard, pear-shaped fruits containing oily seeds. All parts of the tung tree are poisonous, and contact with the leaves can cause a rash similar to poison ivy. The seeds of these trees are used to produce tung oil, traditionally used in lamps. Tung oil is also employed as an ingredient in paint, varnish, and caulk. Furthermore, the oil is utilized to protect and waterproof wooden furniture.
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