Nuannuan Water Purification Plant Centennial Pumping Station. - Attraction Introduction - Entering the water source area is like returning to the very beginning of a city's life. - Attraction Introduction - Entering the water source area is like returning to the very beginning of a city's life. The Xishi River, an upper tributary of the Keelung River, originates from Fen Shui Lun in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, and is an important river in northern Taiwan. This upstream water source area is not only naturally pristine and tranquil but also nurtured the city's earliest water supply system. The Centennial Pumping Station, located nearby, preserves its red brick structure and Japanese colonial-era construction techniques. It was a vital facility for delivering water to the city in the early days and stands as a testament to the symbiotic relationship between the city and its water resources. - Attraction Features - Different lands nurture different people. Keelung, located in northern Taiwan, is nestled between mountains and the sea, boasting diverse topographical and soil conditions. Walking along the upper Keelung River trail into the water source area, you are greeted by a tranquil and pristine mountain and water landscape. This area is not only a crucial water conservation zone for the city but also a place where nature, ecology, history, and culture converge. Along the trail, you can observe Keelung's unique pothole formations, varying in size and dotting the rock surfaces like dimples, a peculiar landscape formed by river erosion. Visiting the Nuannuan Water Purification Plant's Centennial Pumping Station, its elegant red brick architecture and Japanese colonial-era construction are still well-preserved, seemingly narrating the history of delivering water from the mountains and rivers to support life in the city. Although the facility is no longer operational, its remaining structure and spatial ambiance are indispensable witnesses to the development of Keelung's water supply.
Address: 基隆市暖暖區暖暖街277-275號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Keelung