Xinbeitou Station Introduction
During the Japanese occupation, the New Beitou area developed its hot spring tourism industry, leading to the construction of the New Beitou branch line. In 1916 (Taisho 5), the "New Beitou Boarding Station" was established and later renamed "New Beitou Station." The name "New Beitou" originated from this. New Beitou Station is the only century-old station remaining on the Tamsui Line and even in Taipei City, featuring a wooden structure with ornate brackets under the eaves and three sets of combination clerestory windows built in 1937 during station expansion—these are significant characteristics of the station's architecture. However, in 1988, the Tamsui Line ceased operations, and the station building was relocated to the Taiwan Folk Village in Changhua. In 2003, as awareness of cultural heritage preservation rose, the Taipei City Government teamed up with civic groups to advocate for the station's return. After much effort, Dayi Asset Co., Ltd. agreed to donate New Beitou Station to the Taipei City Government's Cultural Affairs Bureau, responding to the enthusiasm and hope of Taipei citizens for the station's homecoming. The station was reconstructed in 2016 to simulate transportation issues, with the final decision made to place it near its original site in Qixing Park (now visible). Restoration work began immediately and was completed in April 2017, reopening to the public. Source: New Beitou Station official website.
