Taichung Old Station

icon-locationNo. 1, Section 1, Taiwan Boulevard, Central District, Taichung City, Taiwan 400
On October 16, 2016, Taichung City Central Railway Station moved to a new location and the old station is now decommissioned. If you are a lover and want to learn about unique architecture with cultural and historical values, then the old Taiwan railway station is a destination you should definitely not miss on your journey to the city. poetic located in the western part of the Taiwan peninsula.

The railway industry plays an important role in the formation and socio-economic development of the island nation of Taiwan. The establishment of the Taichung railway and station system marks an important development milestone for the city in particular and Taiwan in general. The Taichung Old Railway Station was built during the Japanese colonial period, which clearly reflects the architectural style of this period, and is recognized as a national historic site.

At the station waiting house, you will encounter quite special benches, made of wood and on the back with the words "Remembering the old story, one train after another passed very quickly, like a second. From one day to the next, a train arrives, passengers share the hustle and bustle that have passed.” Stepping down the train tunnel, you feel like entering a time tunnel with images of the past, and especially the important railway opening ceremonies that took place on June 30, 1906.

The last train departed from the 110-year-old station on the evening of October 15, 2016, ending more than a millennium of operation as a station with great historical significance for Taiwan's railways. Currently, this place is just an old building with traces of a traditional station, which is not only a place to pick up trains and trains but also a living and trading center of a part of the population. in the region.

The station is open to visitors from 06.00 AM to 10.00 PM, you can come take pictures, check-in and learn about the history of Taiwan railway industry.