Xinbeitou Station Introduction
During the Japanese colonial period, the hot spring tourism industry in the New Beitou area was developed, leading to the construction of the Xinbeitou Branch Line. In 1916 (the 5th year of the Taisho era), the "Xinbeitou Stop" was established and later renamed "Xinbeitou Station," giving birth to the New Beitou name. Xinbeitou Station is the only remaining century-old station on the Tamsui Line and in Taipei City, featuring a wooden structure. The decorative brackets under the eaves and the 3+1 combination of skylights created in 1937 during the station's expansion are significant characteristics of the station's architecture. However, in 1988, the station went into history when the Tamsui Line ceased operations, and the station building was dismantled and moved to the Changhua Taiwan Folk Village. In 2003, as awareness of cultural heritage preservation rose, the Taipei City Government, in collaboration with private organizations, fought to bring the station back. After several twists and turns, Dayrong Assets Co., Ltd. agreed to donate Xinbeitou Station to the Taipei City Government's Department of Cultural Affairs at no cost, recognizing the enthusiasm and anticipation of Taipei citizens for the station's return. The station was rebuilt in 2016 as part of a traffic theme simulation and was finally settled near its original site in Qixing Park (as seen today). Restoration work quickly began, and the reconstruction was completed in April 2017, reopening to the public. Source: Official website of Xinbeitou Station.
