Zhongxinggang Station Introduction
Play Guide - Must-visit Photography Spots for Railway Enthusiasts - A Relaxation Station for Passengers on the Mountain Line - The first floor features a simple café and crafts for sale - The second floor terrace bar is ideal for overlooking streams, mountains, and trains - A timetable for northbound and southbound trains is provided for travelers to easily capture train photos. 1️⃣ Indigenous Cultural and Creative Center offers: Woodcrafts, Indigenous cultural weaving. Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 10 AM - 4 PM. 2️⃣ Zhongxing outpost café offers: Coffee beverages, pastries, and weaving. Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 10 AM - 4 PM. 3️⃣ Luye Visitor Information Platform offers: Marketing design planning, monthly events, online/Line platform, promotion of Zhongxing outpost/market and tribal tours. Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 10 AM - 4 PM. *Closed on Wednesdays. Zhongxing outpost is located in the He Ping Tribe of Luye Township (locally known as Balayabai Tribe), at a high point where the Luye River and Beinan River converge, providing an expansive view of the surrounding environment, including Dulan Mountain and Baizi Nan Mountain. During the Martial Law period, it served as a patrol post between Luye Station and Shanli Station for the Luye Creek Bridge, ensuring the safety of railway transportation. In 1978, due to the Taiwan Railways' Taitung Line expansion project, Zhongxing Station was officially decommissioned in 1982, and Zhongxing outpost was also abolished. Today, it has become a favorite photography spot for many railway enthusiasts and a refreshment station for cyclists on the Luye circular bike route. Zhongxing outpost consists of 3 barracks and 1 outpost, which underwent renovations in 2022, blending modern space with traditional elements while preserving the original appearance and adding new frame designs with semi-covered shelters. This gives off a trendy yet modern atmosphere, providing visitors with a shaded space to escape the sun and rest. The first floor features a simple café serving light meals, desserts, and beverages, allowing travelers to slow down and enjoy a cup of afternoon tea or a delicious breakfast. Another building displays tribal handmade crafts through large floor-to-ceiling windows, showcasing the handiwork of He Ping Tribe artisans. Thoughtfully, stickers with the names of nearby mountains and streams are placed on the glass, allowing visitors to learn more about the beauty of Taiwan's mountains and rivers while enjoying the view. The second floor terrace area has an accessible path, making it easy for travelers of all ages to enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the beautiful intertwining of the Luye Creek and Beinan Creek, watching trains glide over the Luye Creek Bridge, and savoring the tranquil and leisurely moments in Luye.
