Shengxing Station Introduction
At an elevation of 402 and 326 meters, it is the highest point of Taiwan's vertical railway, established in the 29th year of Qing Guangxu (1903). Originally known as the "Bokong Pit" signal station, it was later renamed the "Shiliufen" signal station. In 1935, it was again renamed "Shiliufen Station," and began passenger and freight operations. During the Japanese colonial period, the mountain line railway was constructed, with segments laid starting from ten years before the Republic, and the Zhunan-Miaoli section was completed and opened on May 25, 1925. On October 17 of the same year, the Miaoli-Sanyi section was completed. In the spring of the following year, the Sanyi-Bokong Pit segment was opened, but it was only used for transporting construction materials for the railway. Due to the dangerous mountains and rivers between Bokong Pit and Houlit, construction took a long time, and it was not until four years before the Republic that the challenging construction was completed, with the entire mountain line railway fully operational. Shengxing was originally named Shiliufen; it is said that in the past, the Shengxing mountain area was covered in camphor trees, and during the reclamation period, sixteen distillation workshops for camphor were established, hence the name. After the restoration of Taiwan, Sanyi was designated a township and took on its current name. Shengxing Station is located on a small terrace in a valley, and the entire building is constructed from wood, where every post is made without the use of nails. Surrounding the station are nine mountain peaks with unique shapes, providing a protective atmosphere. The layout of the station area is thoughtfully arranged with various plants and flowers, planted according to the topography, creating a pleasing and vibrant scene. Among the railway stations along Taiwan's railways, few offer such beautiful and colorful scenery. Outside the station, a dozen families reside in this small mountain village, nestled among the mountains, where the tranquil lifestyle of the residents is deeply enchanting. The area around Shengxing and the nearby Gaodashan section belongs to the Liuyitan Water Source Protection Area, preserving a dense forest with winding roads that extend through, providing a cool and serene ambiance with an elegant scenery.
