Taichung｜Taichung Railway Cultural Park

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Address: No. 1, Section 1, Taiwan Boulevard, Central District, Taichung City

Opening hours:

Taichung Station: 10:30 - 19:30 (Closed on Tuesdays)

Green Sky Entrance and Platforms 1 and 2: 10:00 - 20:00

Tielu Street: 11:00 - 21:00 (Monday to Friday); 10:30 - 21:30 (Saturday and Sunday)

Taichung Post Station Railway Cultural Park is located in the Central District; the old Taichung Railway Station was built in 1917 and is an imitation of the Western Renaissance post station style building. The central roof of the building is decorated with a gorgeous clock tower.

The main body of the second-generation station with a history of 100 years has been renovated, and the park will host activities such as the entry of stylish brands, exhibitions, markets, and performances.

The park covers a total area of 2.9 hectares, and the currently open areas include Tielu Street, Taichung Station, and the old railway platform.

The park displays a replica of the 1940s ticket booth in the station, a physical train display that shows the development of railways after World War II, the establishment of the artisan workshop Le Tian letterpress printing, the park's train transformed into a cultural and creative space, and the fence between the park and the southern section of the green sky will also be open at limited times each day.

There are three trains of historical significance parked on the platform: EMU100 electric multiple unit, DR2700 diesel passenger car and R100 diesel-electric locomotive. Among them, the DR2700 diesel passenger car Guanghua allows you to enter the carriage and enjoy the charming nostalgic atmosphere.

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