Taiwan Lost Places

I finally managed to finish my article about Dacukeng. I really enjoyed writing it because this place brings together local history, the fascinating film A Borrowed Life, and the area's mining heritage. Here are a few photos and a link to the full article. I hope you find it interesting!
https://lostplaces.tw/a-borrowed-life/

Should I go in those shafts or not?

1960 1990 today

It's hard to imagine today, but this must once have been a bustling settlement. On the right side of the image is the ropeway. Immediately to its left are the abandoned buildings mentioned above, whose ruins can still be seen today. Hidden behind the buildings in the center is the entrance to the mine shaft. Of the former forecourt, only a narrow path remains, with dense vegetation having reclaimed both sides.

Today-before

Old brick factory. Somewhat special because not a Hoffmann kiln

An old video from the Mianyue trail before the formal reopening. It was more challenging and less people.

Mianyue Line in Chiayi before reconstruction #abandoned #abandonedplaces Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Nine attempts.
hier der Link: https://lostplaces.tw/taichung-between-decay-and-modernity-a-jewel-of-ugliness/

Whenever I explore a lost place, I try to add some historical and cultural context so it isn't just about decay, or tragedy. Here's an article about traditional wedding feasts and the Taiwanese folk tradition of ghost brides.

No honey, no money – Lost Places One day, I was passing through Zhongli and remembered. (Below is a traditional Chinese ghost story based on Taiwanese folk belief for a bit of cultural insight.)

I have been unable to find any further information about this amusement park. Local residents simply say it has been closed for a very long time. Judging by the entrance area, it must have been quite large. Its layout reveals a great deal about past travel habits and the expectations of the Taiwanese people. It was clearly intended to be a beautiful park offering a lovely view of the lake.
The paths were well-laid out, and pavilions were very popular.
Apart from a few remnants of pathways, nothing else remains.

I got some information about this park, it was well-known for many years. I can be entered from behind. But, not so much left. I add some pictures.