Museum
New Taipei City Gold Museum
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The New Taipei City Gold Museum is an open-air museum set in the hills above Jiufen, dedicated to the region's gold mining heritage. Visitors can walk through preserved Japanese-era buildings, including the former mine manager's house, and view exhibits of mining tools and gold specimens. The highlight is the chance to try gold panning in a small stream, where you might find tiny flakes. The museum also offers a 220-kilogram gold bar that you can attempt to lift, making it a hands-on experience of Taiwan's gold rush history.
Don't miss
- Try your hand at gold panning in the museum's stream
- See the 220-kilogram gold bar on display
- Explore the preserved Japanese-style dormitories and offices
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit New Taipei City Gold Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inTaipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based)4.8★ · 213 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →
Most bookedThe Perth Mint Gold Tour4.8★ · 643 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$18 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Day Trip to Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu Park5★ · 30 travelers8–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$190 per personSee dates →More attractions in Jiufen