Taoyuan Station, Taiwan High Speed Rail Introduction
The Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station, located just about 10 kilometers from Taoyuan International Airport, plays an extremely important role as a transportation hub due to its geographical advantage, effectively serving as the "gateway to the airport". It provides efficient connections for foreign travelers as well as for Taiwanese travelers entering and exiting the country with both the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area and central and southern Taiwan. In recent years, the passenger volume at Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station has been steadily increasing, with an average of over 30,000 passengers entering and leaving the station daily, and the total number of annual passengers is expected to surpass 27 million in 2024, highlighting its significant transit status. The transportation connections at Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station are convenient, with access to National Highway No. 2 and Provincial Highway No. 31. Additionally, there are direct express bus services to and from the airport, as well as routes operated by several bus companies including Ubus, Taoyuan Bus, Zhongli Bus, and AIT Bus, covering destinations such as Taoyuan International Airport, Taoyuan City Government, and Taoyuan Baseball Stadium. With the opening of the Taoyuan Airport MRT line, the transportation capabilities of Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station have been further enhanced, allowing passengers to purchase tickets and transfer to the MRT within the station, significantly reducing travel time and relieving heavy foot traffic. Recently, the recreational facilities in the Qingpu High Speed Rail Special Zone have greatly improved; the 30,000 ping Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium, the mixed-use ecological park Qing Tang Garden, and Taiwan’s first American-style outdoor shopping mall, Huatai Premium Outlet Mall, have all been completed and opened. Additionally, the area boasts as many as 30 parks, along with a 10-kilometer circular bike path, making it a popular destination for cyclists, with Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station becoming an excellent pit stop to recharge. Beyond being a hotspot for cyclists, Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station is also favored by many photography enthusiasts, featuring a building with a design concept inspired by "lanterns," using large glass curtains and 8-meter steel pillars. The lighting creates an effect reminiscent of glowing lanterns, embodying the idea of “Lighting up Taoyuan, Looking towards the World”, making it worth a visit.
