Wurih HSR Taichung Station District | Taichung Attraction

Taiwan High Speed Rail's Taichung Station is located in Wurih District and was designed by architect Kris Yao (Yao Jen-hsi). Its sweeping arched roof covers the entire station structure and is one of the most architecturally distinctive stations along the HSR line. The station integrates HSR, Taiwan Railways, and the MRT on a single site, making it an important transport hub for Taichung's connections to the rest of Taiwan. The new town development around the station has also established this area as an emerging urban node on the southern side of Taichung.

Highlights of Wurih HSR Taichung Station

Taiwan High Speed Rail Taichung Station was designed under the direction of Taiwanese architect Kris Yao (Yao Jen-hsi). The design language centers on an outwardly extending arched steel roof structure that is light in feel yet monumental in scale — one of the more discussed public architecture projects in Taiwan in recent years. The station body connects the above-ground and underground levels through a high-ceilinged main concourse with clear passenger flow and abundant natural light. The station interior has also appeared in numerous Taiwanese films and television productions, giving it a certain cultural recognition.

The area surrounding the HSR station is planned as the Wurih new town development zone, with commercial offices and residential towers gradually taking shape. The Taichung MRT Wuri-Wenxin-Beitun Line stops here, providing a direct link to central Taichung, making the HSR station an important gateway for travelers entering and leaving the city. The station's commercial facilities include food and retail, allowing passengers to eat and shop without making a separate trip into the city center while waiting.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

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Observe the ArchitectureView the full arc of the roof from the plaza outside, then go inside the main concourse to examine the steel structural details and daylighting design — each angle offers something different.

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Platform Train ViewingA valid ticket or platform pass is required to access the platforms. The speed and sound of an HSR train pulling in are genuinely impressive.

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Experience Three-Rail TransferThe station allows seamless transfer between HSR, Taiwan Railways, and the MRT. For anyone interested in transportation or infrastructure, the integrated three-rail design is worth exploring firsthand.

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Dine at the StationThe station's commercial zone includes Taiwanese local restaurant brands. Dining here while you wait saves you a trip into the city center.

Practical Information

Getting There & Timing

HSR Taichung Station has its own parking facility. Alternatively, take the MRT Green Line to 'Taichung HSR Station' and you arrive directly.
Taiwan Railways' New Wurih Station shares the same complex, allowing onward transfer by Taiwan Railways along the main line toward Changhua or Fengyuan.
The station's public areas are open all day. Platform access requires a valid ticket.

Nearby Connections

From Wurih, the MRT north brings you directly to Taichung's central attractions; the Taiwan Railways south leads to the historic old city of Changhua.
The surrounding new town development is ongoing — worth a look for anyone interested in observing Taiwan's urban development planning patterns.

Source: Facts compiled from the Wikipedia entry on Taiwan HSR Taichung Station. Photos to be replaced with Dio's own shots.

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