Malingkeng is located in the northwestern part of Qidu District, Keelung City. It is a place that combines beautiful natural scenery, mining history, and rural culture. The name "Maling" is believed to come from the language of the Ketagalan people and means "a sacred and beautiful place." Because the area is full of valleys and ravines, it later became known as "Malingkeng."
The development of Malingkeng reflects Keelung's transformation from a farming village to a prosperous mining area and finally into a peaceful ecological and recreational destination.
In its early days, farming and tea production were the main industries. Local residents cultivated crops in the valleys and built a traditional rural community. During the Japanese period, rich coal resources were discovered, and Malingkeng quickly became one of the most important mining areas in northern Taiwan. The mining industry attracted many workers and promoted the local economy. After the coal industry declined, residents returned to agriculture and developed other industries, allowing the area to regain its peaceful atmosphere.
Today, Malingkeng is well known for its hills, forests, streams, and waterfalls. Its rich natural environment provides a habitat for many kinds of plants and animals. The area also features several hiking trails where visitors can enjoy nature, observe wildlife, and appreciate the scenery. Nowadays, Malingkeng has become an important destination for ecological education and tourism in Keelung, allowing people to experience both its beautiful natural environment and its rich historical and cultural heritage.
瑪陵坑位於基隆市七堵區西北部，是一處兼具自然景觀、礦業歷史與農村文化的重要地區。其地名「瑪陵」被認為源自凱達格蘭族語，意指神聖、美麗之地；因地形多為溪谷與坑地，後來形成「瑪陵坑」的稱呼。這片土地的發展，呈現出基隆從農村聚落到礦業興盛，再回到自然休閒的多重面貌。
早期的瑪陵坑以農業與茶葉生產為主，居民在山谷間耕作，形成典型的農村生活。日治時期因煤礦資源豐富，瑪陵坑迅速發展成北臺灣重要的礦區，吸引大量勞工進入，並帶動地方繁榮。礦業沒落後，居民再度回到農業與其他產業，使地方逐漸恢復寧靜。
瑪陵坑擁有丘陵、森林、溪流與瀑布等自然資源，生態環境多樣，孕育了豐富的動植物。區內設有多條步道，提供民眾健行、賞景與觀察生態的機會。如今的瑪陵坑已成為基隆重要的生態教育與觀光休閒景點，讓人們在探索自然的同時，也能感受這片土地深厚的歷史與文化。
英文文案
英文領讀人
黃珈媛
數位走讀