Jinguashi, New Taipei City

Name: Jinguashi
Address: New Taipei City, Taiwan

#339 among attractions in New Taipei City

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Jinguashi is a town in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, notable for its historic gold and copper mines. It was also known as Kinkaseki in Japanese and was under Taihoku Prefecture during Japanese rule. ()

Local name: 金瓜石 Coordinates: 25°7'4"N, 121°52'5"E

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Jinguashi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golden Waterfall, Gold Museum, Ōgon Shrine, Gold Ecological Park.

~1980 ftW
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Golden Waterfall, New Taipei City
10 min walk • Nestled in the lush mountains of New Taipei City, Taiwan, the Golden Waterfall is a natural wonder that captivates visitors with its distinctive color and serene beauty. Unlike the typical clear or blue-hued cascades, this waterfall is renowned for its golden-yellow...
0.9 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Gold Museum, New Taipei City
24 min walk • The Gold Museum, located in the bustling city of New Taipei City, Taiwan, is a cultural gem that offers a unique glimpse into the region's golden legacy. Nestled in the mountainous area of Jinguashi, the museum is a tribute to the rich history of gold mining that once...
1 miSW
Temple
Ōgon Shrine, New Taipei City
27 min walk • The Ōgon Shrine also known as the Jinguashi Shinto Shrine, Gold Temple or Spirits of the Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine located halfway up a mountain in the Gold Ecological Park in Jinguashi, Ruifang District, New Taipei City...
0.9 miSW
25°6'30"N • 121°51'25"E
Gold Ecological Park, New Taipei City
25 min walk • Museum