Taoyuan Railway Vision Hall Introduction
The Taoyuan Railway Vision Museum was originally built in 1936 as an old railway warehouse, featuring a unique combination of Japanese and Western architectural styles. In 2016, it was designated as a historical building and transformed into the Railway Vision Museum, focusing on the development and vision of the underground Taoyuan railway and the transit system, creating a new attraction that integrates guidance, education, and tourism. The first floor of the Railway Vision Museum includes a history area, technology zone, vision area, and multimedia interactive area. The second floor houses a transportation library, allowing visitors to experience the trajectory of Taoyuan's railway development from the past, present, to future through diverse and rich displays. The museum covers approximately 1,735 square meters, with the main building around 722 square meters, introducing early light railways in Taoyuan, such as the light railway constructed by the Daxi Light Railway Company from Taoyuan's Bo'ai Road through Jieshou Road to Daxi; the current brown line of the metro is the former light railway from Taoyuan to Xinzhuang; it also showcases historical displays from Taiwan's railway system. The museum retains the prototype of the original Taoyuan Station, creating a life-sized wooden model using old photographs to showcase the elegance and distinctiveness of the old Taoyuan Station. Additionally, it offers experiences such as being a train conductor, a block city, a railway theater, and interactive experiences. Visitors can ride the Taoyuan train to get a glimpse of the future six railway transit systems, gaining a deeper understanding of Taoyuan's railway construction. (Image source: Department of Rapid Transit Systems)
