Shengsing Station Introduction
At an altitude of 402 and 326 meters, it is the highest point of the Taiwan Main Line Railway. This station was established in the 29th year of the Guangxu era (1903). Originally named "Bogongkeng" signal station, it was later renamed "Shiliufen" signal station. In 1935, it was again renamed "Shiliufen Station" and began passenger and freight services. During the Japanese colonial period, the construction of the mountain line railway began, and from ten years before the Republic of China era, it was constructed in sections; the Zhunan-Miaoli section was completed and opened for service on May 25, 1936. On October 17 of the same year, the Miaoli-Sanyi section was completed. In the following spring, the Sanyi-Bogongkeng section opened, but it was only used for transporting construction materials for the railway. The construction between Bogongkeng and Houlit was challenging due to the rough mountain terrain and rivers. After overcoming difficulties, the mountain line railway was fully connected four years before the Republic of China era. Shengxing, originally named Shiliufen, is said to have once been abundant in camphor trees; during the reclamation period, there were sixteen distillation kitchens for camphor, hence the name. After the government regained control, Sanyi was established, and the name changed to its current form. Shengxing Station is situated on a small terrace in the valley; the entire building is made of wood, and none of the supporting pillars use nails. Surrounding Shengxing Station are nine mountain peaks with unique shapes, which serve a protective function. The arrangement of the station area is ingeniously designed with various flowers and trees planted according to the terrain, creating a pleasing view. There are few stations along the Taiwan railway line with such vibrant scenery. Outside the station, a small mountain village with several households is nestled deep within the mountains, where the residents’ leisurely lifestyle is captivating. The area near Shengxing to Giandong Mountain belongs to the Liuyuetan Water Source Conservation Area, preserving a dense forest with winding roads, cool and serene, exuding an elegant ambiance.
