Xinbeitou Station Introduction
To develop the hot spring tourism industry in the Xinbeitou area during the Japanese colonial period, the Xinbeitou branch line was constructed, and "Xinbeitou Station" was established in 1916 (Taisho 5). The name Xinbeitou originated from this station. Xinbeitou Station is the only century-old station remaining on the Tamsui Line and in Taipei City, featuring a wooden structure, with decorative brackets under the eaves and a combination of three old tiger windows generated from station expansion in 1937, which are major characteristics of the station's architecture. However, in 1988, the station was closed due to the suspension of the Tamsui Line and was relocated to the Changhua Taiwan Folk Village. In 2003, with a rising awareness of cultural asset preservation, the Taipei City Government collaborated with civic groups to retrieve the station. After some difficulties, the Jirong Asset Co., Ltd. agreed to donate Xinbeitou Station to the Taipei City Government's Bureau of Cultural Affairs, recognizing the fervor and anticipation of Taipei citizens for the station's return. In 2016, the station's reconstruction was arranged at a simulated station body to experiment with transportation issues, finally deciding on a location near the original site within Qixing Park (as seen today). The restoration work was then undertaken, and in April 2017, the reconstruction was completed and reopened to the public. Source: Xinbeitou Station Official Website
