Ruifang District

Ruifang District (Chinese: 瑞芳區; Hanyu Pinyin: Ruìfāng Qū; Tongyong Pinyin: Rueìfang Cyu; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sūi-hong-khu) is a district in eastern New Taipei City in northern Republic of China (Taiwan).

Mining was an important industry in Ruifang in the early 20th century. Gold was mined in Jiufen (九份) and Jinguashi (金瓜石) while coal was mined in Houtong (猴硐). The mining sites became popular tourist destinations after 1990.

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Transportation

Ruifang is served by the Yilan Line Railroad of Taiwan Railway Administration. There are three stations in Ruifang Township: Rueifang Station, Houtong Station, and Sandiaoling Station.

Provincial Highway No. 62 passes Ruifen and will provide convenient connection to Keelung City when it is completed.

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Districts of New Taipei
City seat: Banqiao
Northern
Eastern
Western
Southern
Note: Although Hanyu Pinyin is the national standard, the municipal government endorses and uses "New Taipei" instead of "Xinbei" and "Tamsui" instead of "Danshui".