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Shengxing Station

The highest point on the old mountain line, with a fully preserved Japanese-era wooden station building
📍 Miaoli · Sanyi Township · Shengxing⛩️ Historic Sites & Temples🔖 Old Mountain Line · Wooden Station Building · County-Designated Historic Site

Shengxing Station sits at an elevation of 402.326 meters and was once the highest point on the old western trunk mountain line. The wooden station building, completed in 1905, still stands unchanged in the hills of Sanyi. The silent tracks and platform preserve over a century of mountain-line memory, making this an essential stop for anyone wanting to understand Taiwan's railway history.

Highlights of Shengxing Station

The station structure is built from Taiwan cypress, with a roof of traditional Japanese black tiles. The entire building maintains its original Japanese-era layout and is one of the most fully intact small wooden stations remaining in Taiwan, now designated a Miaoli County historic site. Though the old tracks extending from the platform are no longer in use, the spatial scale of a railway cutting through a mountain valley can still be felt. The surrounding settlement stretches along the old commercial street, preserving the form of an early mountain-town community.

The old street beside the station is centered on Taiwanese snacks and creative goods, drawing crowds on weekends. Longteng Broken Bridge is about a 20-minute walk away, and combining both sites is the standard route for visiting Sanyi. In April when tung blossoms are in full bloom, white petals carpet the mountain trails, adding a seasonal quality to the walk (tung blossom season runs approximately from late April to early May each year).

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

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Walk to LongtengFollow the signs from the station and walk about 20 minutes to Longteng Broken Bridge. The route is mostly flat; plan about 1.5 hours for the round trip.
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Visit During Tung Blossom SeasonFrom late April to early May, tung blossoms are in full bloom and fallen petals line the trail like snow. Weekday visits are recommended to avoid crowds.
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Shoot from the PlatformThe abandoned tracks and station sign are classic composition spots. Morning light is soft and crowds are thin — ideal for photography.
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Stock Up on the Old StreetThe old street beside the station has Hakka tang yuan, ginger milk pudding, and other local snacks — good for a light bite mid-itinerary.

Practical Information

Getting There & Timing

  • By car: Exit at Sanyi Interchange on National Freeway 1, follow Provincial Highway 13 and turn onto Shengxing Road — about 10 minutes. The parking lot is near the old street entrance; spaces fill up on weekends, so arrive early.
  • Public transport: Buses from Miaoli or Sanyi run infrequently; check the Miaoli Bus schedule on their official website before departing.
  • Open all day; no admission fee. Old street shops mostly open only on weekends and holidays.

Nearby Connections

  • Longteng Broken Bridge: about 20 minutes on foot — recommended as a same-day stop; together the two sites take about half a day.
  • Sanyi Wood Carving Museum: about 10 minutes by car — can be added as an afternoon visit.
  • Sanyi Town Center: close to County Road 49, where you can find food on Sanyi Old Street.

Source: Miaoli County Culture and Tourism Bureau; on-site interpretation signs. Photos pending replacement with Dio's own shots.

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