Xinbeitou Station Introduction
During the Japanese colonial period, in order to develop the hot spring tourism industry in the Xinbeitou area, the Xinbeitou branch line was constructed, and in 1916 (Taisho 5), the "Xinbeitou Boarding Station" was established and later renamed "Xinbeitou Station." The name "Xinbeitou" originated from this. Xinbeitou Station is the only century-old railway station remaining on the Tamsui Line and even in Taipei City, featuring a wooden structure. Notable architectural characteristics include the carved supports under the eaves and the three plus one combination of clerestory windows created due to the station's expansion in 1937. However, in 1988, with the suspension of the Tamsui Line, it became part of history, and the station was moved to the Changhua Taiwanese Folk Village. In 2003, as awareness of cultural heritage preservation grew, the Taipei City Government and civil organizations worked together to bring the station back. After several twists and turns, Dayrung Assets Co., Ltd. agreed to donate Xinbeitou Station to the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Taipei City Government free of charge, encouraged by the enthusiasm and anticipation of Taipei citizens for the station's return. The reconstruction began in 2016 as a simulation test of the station's location, and it was ultimately decided to be near the original site in Qixing Park (where it is currently located). Renovation work was carried out immediately, and the station was reopened to the public in April 2017. Source: Xinbeitou Station Official Website.
