Shengxing Station Introduction
At an elevation of 402 and 326 meters, it is the highest point of the Taiwan railway. The station was established in the 29th year of the Qing Guangxu era (1903). Originally named "Bokongkeng" signal station, it was later renamed Shiliufen signal station. In the 24th year of the Republic of China, it was again renamed "Shiliufen Station," where passenger and freight services began. During the Japanese occupation, the construction of the mountain line railway began in sections from ten years before the Republic of China. The Zhunan-Miaoli segment was completed and opened on May 25, two years before the Republic of China. On October 17 of the same year, the Miaoli-Sanyi section was completed. In the spring of the following year, the Sanyi-Bokongkeng section was opened, but it was only used for transporting construction materials for the railway. Between Bokongkeng and Houlí, due to the difficult mountainous terrain and rivers crossing, construction took time. By four years before the Republic of China, after many difficulties, the construction was completed, and the entire mountain line railway was opened. Shengxing was originally named Shiliufen. It is said that the Shengxing mountain area was once filled with camphor trees, and during the period of reclamation, sixteen distillation workshops for camphor were built, hence the name. After the restoration, Sanyi township was renamed to its current name. Shengxing Station is located on a small terrace in a valley, and the entire building is made of wood, with every post completely without nails. Surrounding Shengxing Station are nine mountain peaks, uniquely shaped, which have a protective effect. The arrangement of the scenic area is thoughtfully designed, with various plants planted according to the terrain, appearing aesthetically pleasing. There are very few stations along the Taiwan railway line that have such vibrant and beautiful scenery. Outside the station, a dozen households are clustered together in a small mountain village, deeply embedded in the mountains, where the residents live a slow and leisurely pace of life, which is deeply enchanting. The area between Shengxing and Goudashan is part of the Liuyuantan Water Source Protection Area, preserving a dense forest. The winding roads stretch through it, providing a cool, tranquil, and elegant atmosphere.
