Remains of the 13 Levels

The Remains of the 13 Levels () is a former smelter plant in Lianxin Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is also called the Potala Palace of Mountain Mines.

History
The building used to be a copper and gold smelter plant called the Shuinandong Smelter that used to process refined ore from Jinguashi and Jiufen. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the refinery was taken over by the state-run company. In 1973, the copper and gold minerals from the area had been exhausted and subsequently the activity and company were shut down.

Architecture
The building has three long exhausts pipes running up the hillside to release toxic exhaust gasses. At a length of 2 km and a diameter of 2 meters, it is the world's longest piper.

Popular culture
The building has been featured in several music videos.

See also
 Mining in Taiwan

References

Category:Buildings and structures in New Taipei
Category:Mining in Taiwan
Category:Tourist attractions in New Taipei