Xinbeitou Station Introduction
During the Japanese colonial period, the Beitou area developed its hot spring tourism industry and constructed the Xinbeitou branch line. In 1916 (the 5th year of the Taisho era), the "Xinbeitou Stop" was established and later renamed "Xinbeitou Station," giving rise to the name Xinbeitou. Xinbeitou Station is the only century-old railway station remaining on the Tamsui line and in Taipei City, featuring wooden structures, ornate brackets under the eaves, and the distinctive 3+1 combination of decorative gable windows created during the station's expansion in 1937. However, in 1988, the station was retired when the Tamsui line ceased operation, and its structure was relocated to the Changhua Taiwan Folk Village. In 2003, with a rising awareness of cultural heritage preservation, the Taipei City Government partnered with civic groups to advocate for the station's return. After several challenges, the Dayrong Asset Co., Ltd. agreed to donate Xinbeitou Station to the Cultural Office of the Taipei City Government without charge, moved by the enthusiasm and expectations of Taipei citizens for the station's homecoming. In 2016, a trial traffic project was conducted to reconstruct the station near its original location in Qixing Park (the location we see today), and restoration work was soon initiated, culminating in its reopening to the public in April 2017. Source: Official website of Xinbeitou Station
