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Brief Introduction
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This station was established in 1901and at that time, the station was just a wooden structure. Later on, because of the growing prosperity of Chiayi City streets, the origin station became too narrow and inconvenient for use; therefore, the reconstruction of the train station was commenced. The station still existing today was completed in 1933 using steel framed or steel bar reinforced concrete construction and the architectural style is the so-called “the transitional style” or “ modern compromising style.”
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◆ At the end of WWII, Chiayi Station was air attacked by American military and the bomb fell at the outskirt of station right flank. The platform booth and part of station main body were damaged. After Taiwan was restored, the renovation was then completed in 1949. Chiayi Station was once a great station for cargo and passenger transportation gathering Taiwan Rail, Forest Rail and Sugar Rail all in one place. In order to conform to local development, constructing the rear station was planed and then it was commenced for operation in 1992.
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◆ The station structure style was the compromising architecture made of steel-framed reinforced concrete structure. The symmetric method of classical style, simplified mountain wall, decoration of geometric figures and the modern sense of horizontal simplicity all compromised and existed in this building. It was also quite unique that the platform booth was constructed using the same “工” shape of frames as the rail tracks. In 1998, Chiayi City Government concluded it as the City Historical Site.
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What you should know
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Introduction of Chiayi
The Tropic of Cancer runs through two counties of Chiayi and Hualien in Taiwan, the former had set a monument at Sialiao Village of Shueishang Township (located at E120º 24′46″50, N 23º 27′04″51). Chiayi was originally named Chulou. In 1622 (Ming Dynasty), Fujian Changjhou resident Gu, Sihci guided people to land on Bengang (the zones of Yunlin Beigand and Chiayi Singand) and developed this area. They could be called the oldest Hans village. In 1686 (Qing Dynasty), Lin, Shuanwun rebelled and Jhuluo’s army and residents all came up to protect the city in one force, in order to exhort their good deeds afterwards, then Qing authority changed Jhuluo to Chiayi. This historical story was still preserved in Yiming Temple (the righteous Temple) of Chiayi City.
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Alishan Forest Railway (the world-class moutain railway)
Alishan Forest Railway, Dajiling-the Himalayas Railway in India and Mt. Andes Railway from Chili to Argentina are the only three mountain railways still existing in the world. In 1899, it was planed to build because of Japanese transporting the woods. Its gauge is 762 mm, the biggest grade is 6.25 ％ and the smallest semi-diameter of the curvature is 40 m. In 1912, the session from Chiayi to Erwanping with the length of 66.6 km was commenced for operation. In 1914, it was extended to Alishan and continually extended the sub-lines with the total length of 71.4 km. The whole route started from 30 meters in Chiayi to 2216 meters in Alishan above the sea level passing 49 tunnels and 77 bridges. Along the trip, one can enjoy the changes of the plantations in the torrid, warm and temperate zones and the beautiful mountains, creeks and valleys.
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The Tropic of Cancer Park
The Tropic of Cancer was set by the obliquity of the ecliptic in astronomy. The Tropic of Cancer Park in Shueishang Township of Chiayi County covering from the obliquity area and the equator is located at 3.3 km to the southwest of Chiayi City and the coverage is exactly 3.1 hectares; it is also located between TRA North-south line Line and Tai-1 Province Rd and at the fork of the province road and Rongdian Rd going to Chiayi Airport. It is an international landscaping location and also a tourists’ attraction.
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Chuloshan
Chuloshan, the ancient name of Chiayi City, was given from two sources: one is partial pronunciation resembled the Tribe, the Dutch called Tirosen, which is close to the sound of Chuloshan; the other came from the meaning of “mountains surrounding in the East;” and also named “Peach City” because the shape of the ancient city looked a peach. The tip of the peach is at the current Central Fountain and was called “Peach-tip” by the local.
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Colored Pottery of Chiayi Taiwan
Colored pottery is a low-temperature glazed soft pottery, also named as “Jiao-zhi,” “jiao-zhi doll,” “jiao-zhi zi” by the Taiwanese locals. Most were applied for the decorations on the temple structures in the early days; however, they have turned into the public’s collections. Chiayi is the hometown of colored potteries. The first master of colored pottery, Yeh Wang’s works have ever participated in Worldwide Exhibition and many artisans were still amazed by his works; therefore, even until now, Japanese still called the colored pottery as “Chiayi Burning.”
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what you should enjoy
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>> Chiayi Park
>> Botanical Garden
>> Sun-shooting Tower
>> Central Fountain
>> The Night Market on Wunhua Rd.
>> City God Temple
>> Chung Cheng Park
>> The Tropic of Cancer Monment
>> Budai Salt Field
>> Budai Tourist Fish Market
>> Budai Port
>> Dongshih Augu Swamp
>> Singang’ Fongtian Temple
>> 228 Monument
>> Pa Chiang River Yi-ferry Tablet
>> Lan Lake
>> Jen-yi Lake
>> Wu Feng Temple
>> Da Na Yi Gu
>> Fen Qi Lake
>> Alishan Recreation Area
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History
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》》Location and Geographic Environment
The station is located at 297.899 kilometers from Keelung Station. With its location at the center of the Chianan Plain, it can access a wide area, including Chiayi City, Chiayi County, the southwest coast of Yunlin County, Hou-Bi of Tainan County, Bai-He Township and other places. The main economic activity in this area is agriculture. Most residents are farmers. With the economic developments, widespread of education and changes of the social environment, many young people have moved to cities to make a living. They either commute or return home only over weekends and holidays. This station accommodates a large number of passengers. Alishan Forest Recreation Area, famous in Taiwan and overseas, is just around the corner. Its mountaineering railway (one of the only three remaining in the world) starts at our station. Other tourist sites include Chaotien Temple at Peikang, Wu Fong Temple, Guanzihling Hot Spring andYushan National Park. As this region shows great promise in developing the tourism industry, our station plays an important role.
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Please use the website of Ministry of Transportation and Communication ( MOTC ) to get more and complete visiting information.
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Accommodations
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Transportation
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>> Chiayi Bus Company：No. 167 Jhongsiao Rd. Chiayi City
>> Chiayi County Bus Company：No. 503 Jhongshan Rd. Chiayi City
>> Kuo Kuang Bus Co：No. 524 Jhongshan Rd. Tongyun Village Chiayi City
>> Chiayi Shueishang Airport：No. 1, Jungtien Road, Shueishang, Chiayi County;
>> Chiayi Railway Station：No. 528 Jhongshan RD. Chiayi City
>> Alishan Forest Railway Station：No. 304 Jhongsiao Rd. Chiayi City ◆ ‧ You can also follow the information below.
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