Pingxi Station Introduction
Pingxi Station is located in Lingjiao Village, Pingxi District, and is a station on the Pingxi Line of Taiwan Railways. Originally named "Taiyang Mining Co., Ltd. Shidilian," it was initially used as a dedicated railway for coal transport. As coal mines gradually closed, the local population dwindled, and the Pingxi Line faced the risk of being discontinued. However, with the efforts of local advocates, it was preserved, and nowadays it has steadily attracted visitors due to the lantern-releasing activities. Although Pingxi Station is a simple station, its long history and beautiful scenery make the tranquil Pingxi Mountain Town perfect for listening to the sounds of trains, while strolling along the stream paths to enjoy the beauty of nature. In earlier years, it was called "Shidi Station." If you head toward Jing Tong Station, you will pass over an iron bridge that spans the Sankeng River, where you can overlook the Pingxi and Shidi settlements. Upon exiting the station, you will find Zhonghua Street; walking down the gentle slope leads to the intersection with Pingxi Street, which is the old street area. The station is situated between Pingxi and Lingjiao, elevated overlooking the Keelung River. The old trees at the entrance are filled with foraging birds, and if you're lucky, you may see them dive and hunt with graceful flying actions.
