This station was barren during the reign of Chien Lung in the Ching Dynasty. During the 30th year in the reign of Chien Lung, Chang Zhou people from Fujian Province recruited people to go there and develop this place, which was called Jian Tzu Li that time. During the 50th year in the reign of Chien Lung, Tamshui and Hsinchu were set up. As Jhongli was located in the center of these two counties, it was renamed Jhongli, which became a traffic hub. During the 19th year in the reign of Kuang Hsu, railways were built between Taipei and Hsinchu. In addition, this station was set up and became the origin of Jhongli Station. 

After the end of the Sino-Japanese War of 1893, Taiwan was ceded to Japan. Therefore, the Japanese set up the Jhongli Station on July 5 1895 for transportation-related affairs. The station was made of wood that time. 

Due to the gradual prosperity and the insufficiency in using Japanese wooden stations in 1945, renovation was made with reinforced iron and cement station in 1950. This building is the first train station renovated by Taiwan Railway Administration after the Restoration of Taiwan.  

Due to rapid local development in 1970, the station facilities were not sufficient, and were thus renovated. The construction was completed in 1971.

§ Human Geography of Jhongli 
>> Location: Jhongli is located in Taoyuan County. 
>> Population: approximately 300,000; it is the largest city in Taoyuan County.
>> Traffic: It is only a 20 minutes’ drive to the CKS International Airport, and is only a 40 minutes, drive to Taipei City.
>> Culture: In Jhongli, there are three universities: National Central University, Chung Yuan Christian University, and Yuan Ze University, as well as the Sheng-te Christian College, Ching Yuan University, Vanung University, and Nanya Institute of Technology. The cultural atmosphere there is very rich.      

§ Taoyuan County Tourism Information Center
>> Taoyuan Tourism Information Center is located on the right side at the entrance of Jhongli Station of Taiwan Railway.
>> Business hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 ~ 18:00: Friday to Sunday 8:00~20:00 
>> Provide information on traffic and tourism, and also promotional materials on tourism of different locations.

With the charming “Jian Tzu Li Passion,” parade of Jhongli’s ancient buildings, organizations and schools, temples, relax yourself over there. You can discover the simple the native customs, the old antiques and relics, and special delicacies, shop for old second-hand goods and visit new business circles. You can definitely find this charming city is such attracting. Are you familiar with Jhongli? It is suggested to visit Jhongli Information Website for more detailed tourism-related information on Jhongli.

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Once in Jhongli, take a tour around. Take a bus from the Jhongli Station to reach the seven sceneries of North Cross-Island Highway and enjoy the mountain and river scenery of the North Cross-Island Highway. Visit the coast to have a view of the coastal scenery, and the fishing village scenery along the fishing port has a special appeal. In addition, it is great fun to enjoy coffee and the lake scenery at the side of the Shihmen Reservoir in Dasi. For those who have a passion for hiking, you can choose walking along the ancient road, or take a bike drive along the Green Tunnel. Along the way, you can visit the leisure farms and horticultural farms and enjoy the delicacies. Over there, you will rediscover your youth and energy, and happily enjoy your day. For more detailed information, please visit the Taoyuan Tourism Promotion Bureau.  

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>>Highway
There are Taoyuan Public Bus Terminal, Taoyuan Passenger Bus Terminal, Hsinchu Bus South and North Station, Jhongli Bus Station, Kuo Kuang Bus Station are set up near the Jhongli front station. In the rear station, there is the Taoyuan Flag Stop. Once you stopping there, take a look at the highway transfer information posted on the bulletin board of the station.
>>Taxi
When you arrive at the Jhongli Train Station, and leave by the front station, the taxi driver will enthusiastically greet you at the entrance and ask you to take a taxi. The taxi fare in the city is all NT$ 100, and for a faraway destination, taxi fare is negotiated. Of course, you also can ask the taxi driver to count the fare based on the meter readings (Taxi fare based on distance: NT$ 80 for the first 1250 m; additional NT$ 5 for every extra 250 m; taxi fare based on speed: additional NT$ 5 for every 2.5 minutes at a speed below 5 km per hour.) It is not convenient to call a taxi in the city. In this area, if you want to take a taxi, please call the taxi service for a taxi, which will then arrive at your designated time and location. The taxi fare is counted per trip. 

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