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Pingxi District prospered due to coal mining, but also declined when the coal mines stopped operating. The Jiingtong Coal Mining Museum, renovated from a former Taiwan Railway employee dormitory, showcases the development of Jiingtong coal mining. Today, all the mines in the district have ceased operations, leaving behind significant industrial relics that have become local characteristic resources, such as Jiingtong Station, the coal washing plant, and the Pingxi Reception Hall, which were listed as one of the 2001 Taiwan Historical Scenic Spots by the Council for Cultural Affairs. By combining tourism resources, the museum allows external tourists to deeply understand the local history, cultural artifacts, and folk customs. Additionally, local residents have long had a passion for their hometown and have dedicated themselves to research on the coal mining industry and the Pingxi Railway, resulting in the establishment of organizations such as the Pingxi District Tourist Guide Association, the Pingxi Charm Commercial Circle Association, and community development associations. These organizations have held activities like railway culture workshops, coal mining recognition, and geological landscape workshops to promote local culture. The establishment of the Jiingtong Coal Mining Museum provides a venue to collect and showcase the achievements of local teams over the years. In the future, it will further expand its scope to include sky lantern folklore, the ecological landscape of the upper reaches of the Keelung River, the unique geology of the waterfall and pit, as well as traditional dyeing industries, highlighting local characteristics. Through the convenient transportation of the Pingxi branch line, it will drive the development of local culture and tourism industries.