Pingxi Station Introduction
Pingxi Station is located in Lingjiao Village, Pingxi District, and it is a station on the Pingxi Line of Taiwan Railways. Originally named "Taiyang Mining Co., Ltd. Shidi Line," it was initially used as a dedicated railway for transporting coal. As coal mines gradually closed, the local population dwindled, and the Pingxi Line was nearly faced with abandonment. After active efforts by local residents, it was preserved and has gradually seen a return of visitors due to the lantern release activities. Although Pingxi Station is a simple station, it has a long history and beautiful scenery. The tranquil Pingxi mountain town is the perfect place to listen to the sounds of trains, stroll along the stream paths, and enjoy the beauty of nature. In its earlier days, it was called "Shidi Station." If you head towards Jing Tong Station, you will pass over an iron bridge that spans the Sankeng River, from which you can look down to see the Pingxi and Shidi settlements. Right outside the station is Zhonghua Street, and if you walk down the gentle slope, you will reach the intersection with Pingxi Street, which is the old street area. The station is situated between Pingxi and Lingjiao, elevated with a view of the Keelung River below. At the entrance, old tree branches are filled with foraging birds, and on lucky days, you might see them swooping down to catch their prey with agile flying movements.
