Cultural Story: The Gold Museum is Taiwan’s first museum designed with the concept of an ecological museum. Since its opening in November 2004, it has dedicated itself to integrating community efforts to preserve the precious natural ecology, mining heritage, scenic landscapes, historical memories, and cultural assets of the Jinguashi and Shui Nan Dong areas. Situated in the Jinguashi settlement, the museum is bordered by Shui Nan Dong to the north and Jiufen to the west. The volcanic geography has created a beautiful “mining mountain” rich in gold and copper minerals. Mining activities began in 1897 and continued until Taiwan Gold Company ceased mining in 1987, leaving behind numerous tunnels, cable cars, and buildings, as well as valuable historical materials. By preserving and revitalizing the mining heritage and landscape, the museum combines mining elements with diverse art forms to attract visitors and encourage a deeper understanding and longer stay in the mountain town.