Green Rail Trail 1908

Taichung Attractions

綠空鐵道
綠空鐵道

Taichung Station has a history of over a century since the entire line was opened in 1908. After being converted to an elevated railway, the original railway was transformed into a green corridor. The green corridor extends 21.7 kilometers from Daqing Station to Fengyuan Station, and the green railway is one segment of this corridor, stretching 1.6 kilometers north and south from Taichung Station. This sky garden, remodeled from the old railway, preserves the historical and cultural heritage of the railway, linking the Railway Cultural Park, historical landmarks, and the station commercial district. Walking along this elevated path, you can overlook the Green River and the old railway tracks, experiencing Taichung from a unique perspective with diverse landscape arrangements. Along the path, there are many sculptural corridors that document memories of the old railway over the past century. The unique local landscape design has also received numerous domestic and international awards in recognition.

Address:Jian Guo North Road, Central District, Taichung City 400 (between Guoguang Road and Minquan Road)

Green Rail Trail 1908 Introduction

Taichung Station, which has been in operation since 1908, has a history of over a century. After its transformation into an elevated rail system, the original railway has been converted into a green corridor. The green space extends 21.7 kilometers from Daqing Station to Fengyuan Station, with the green railway segment stretching 1.6 kilometers from Taichung Station. This elevated garden, renovated from the old railway, preserves the historical and cultural heritage of the railway while connecting the Railway Cultural Park, historical sites, and the station business district. Walking along the path offers a bird's-eye view of the green river and the old railway tracks, with a multi-layered landscape design that allows you to experience Taichung from a different perspective. Along the trail, numerous sculpted corridors stand as a testament to the memories of the old railway over the past century, and the unique local landscape design has been recognized with numerous awards both domestically and internationally.

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