Zhongxinggang Outpost Introduction
**Play Guide - Must-Visit Hidden Photography Spots for Railway Enthusiasts** The Mountain Line's resting station for train lovers to enjoy the scenery and relax features a simple coffee shop and handmade crafts for sale on the first floor. The second-floor terrace bar is suitable for overlooking the streams, mountains, and trains, providing schedules for northbound and southbound trains to help travelers easily capture trains on camera. 1️⃣ **Indigenous Cultural Creative Center** - Items for sale: Woodcrafts, Indigenous cultural weaving handcrafted items - Business hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 10 AM - 4 PM 2️⃣ **Zhongxing Post Café** - Items for sale: Coffee beverages, pastries, and weaving - Business hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 10 AM - 4 PM 3️⃣ **Luye Visitor Information Platform** - Services: Marketing design planning, monthly event organization, online/Line platform, promoting the Zhongxing Post/market and tribal tours - Business hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 10 AM - 4 PM - Note: Closed on Wednesdays Zhongxing Post is located in the He Ping Tribe of Luye Township (locally known as the Balayabay Tribe), on a high platform where the Luye River and Beinan River converge, offering an expansive view including distant sights such as Dulan Mountain and Baizi Mountain. During the martial law period, it served as a watch post between the Luye Station and the Shanli Station, ensuring the safe transportation of railway traffic. The Zhongxing Station was officially abandoned in 1982 after the Taiwan Railway's Taitung Line expansion project began in 1978. Today, the site has become a favorite photography spot for railway enthusiasts and a resting station for cyclists on the Luye cycling trail. Zhongxing Post comprises three buildings and one watchtower, and in 2022, the existing structures were renovated to blend modern space with traditional elements. The original appearance was preserved, and new designs with semi-covered rain awnings were added, creating a trendy atmosphere with a touch of artistic flair, providing a space for visitors to escape the sun and rest. The first floor features a simple café that serves light meals, desserts, and beverages, allowing travelers to slow down and enjoy a cup of afternoon tea or a delicious breakfast. Another building serves as an exhibition and sales space for handcrafted items from the tribe, showcasing the artisanship of the He Ping Tribe's members through large floor-to-ceiling windows. Thoughtfully, stickers are placed on the windows naming the visible mountains and streams, further helping visitors appreciate the beauty of Taiwan's landscapes while enjoying the view. The second-floor terrace area has barrier-free walkways, allowing travelers of all ages to easily ascend and take in 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the beautiful confluence of the Luye River and Beinan River, while enjoying the sight of trains rushing across the Luye River Bridge, experiencing the tranquil and leisurely atmosphere of Luye.
