Zhushan (Station and Surroundings) Introduction
Due to its prominent terrain and wide views, every morning at sunrise, myriad rays of light scatter across the land, combined with the sea of clouds formed in the valleys, creating a spectacular scene. Many visitors come from afar just to catch a glimpse of this breathtaking moment. As early as the Japanese colonial period, Zhu Mountain was an important spot for watching the sunrise, although at that time, access was only possible via hiking trails to Zhu Mountain or Dongkeng Mountain. Starting in 1971, the Forest Service opened the Zhu Mountain Forest Road to replace the previous narrow trails, but due to conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians, as well as air pollution issues, a railway was constructed in May 1984 to regulate vehicle access. Since the Zhu Mountain railway operates only during the early morning hours, and rushes back down after sunrise, it is the highest train station in Taiwan and the first station in the country to have commuters arrive and depart!
