Jinguashi Prince Guesthouse (金瓜石太子賓館) - Spectral Codex
金瓜石太子賓館

Built in 1922 by Tanaka Mining Company as a residence for Crown Prince Hirohito during a planned visit to inspect the Jinguashi gold mines. Although the prince never visited, the facility was used by the mining company to host distinguished guests from Japan. In the post-war era it was taken over by the state-owned metals company and renamed First Guesthouse (第一賓館). It was later transferred to Taipower and renovated for their own use as a leisure center and corporate retreat. It was recognized for its heritage value in 2007 and incorporated into the Gold Museum complex but is not regularly open to the public.

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  • Municipal Monument (直轄市定古蹟)

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