Shanli Station and Shanli Church Introduction
Like a small station isolated from the world, it is situated in a mountain village with around thirty or forty households. The rarely known Mountain Village Station watches the numbered trains whistle by daily. In the words of writer Liu Kexiang, it is a "legendary station that cannot be reached." The quiet and serene Mountain Village Station is surrounded by a few scattered fields and continues to serve the few daily travelers even after the railway was electrified. The station's island platform retains the style from before the expansion of the Eastern Line Railway. Its tranquil and simple atmosphere, along with the writer's articles, attracts many travelers and railway enthusiasts to visit this beautiful small station. Nearby, the Mountain Village Church features weathered white stone walls and a roof topped with a timeworn red cross, depicting the passage of time. This small church serves as the center of faith for the locals. With the rising popularity of Mountain Village Station, the Mountain Village Church standing in the village has also become a popular spot for tourists to take photos, bringing a lively atmosphere to the quiet mountain village.
