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Brief Introduction
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Miaoli Railway Station was established on May 25 1903. When Miaoli Station, Taipei Station, and Keelung Station were open, Miaoli Stop was completed and started operations. The stations were all made of wood. Till 1932, flyovers were reconstructed and repaired and were completed in the following year. In 1943, flyovers, warehouses, and platform covers were destroyed in air raids. In 1954, flyovers were repaired. Later, Mr. Smith, the American consultant of Taiwan Railway Administration disagreed about this, so the construction was suspended. Mr. Smith believed that when the northward and southward trains were parked near the train stations, passengers need not cross the railways. Therefore, flyovers need not be constructed. As a result of this, construction was suspended. Later, due to the great number of train schedules, sometimes they were northward and sometimes southward, thereby the parking of trains near the stations and affecting the train allocation of the entire railway line. Hence, the first platform was rebuilt in August 1955. Flyovers were torn down, and then the underground passages lead to the second platform, thereby the travelers safer and more convenient. Due to sharply increased business in 1971, the existing station area was unable to meet the daily business needs, so it was decided to tear down the original station. On the original site, a building was built of steel bars and concrete, occupying an area of 715.6 sq. m. The construction started on October 1 1972 and completed in April 1973. Then in 1978, the second floor and station front were reconstructed, and then were renovated into the current aluminum baking paint board station front in 1997.
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What you should know
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>> Miaoli Railway Museum
The people in Miaoli are very passionate. The unique architecture at Miaoli Station is very special. The Railway Museum at the side of the crossing displays every step of Taiwan Railway, including CT150 steam pilot engines, Little Ding Dong of the East Line, coaling practice facilities, S400 diesel oil-electricity pilot engines, etc.
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>> International Mask Art Festival
International Miaoli Mask Art Festival has been organized for several years and has been greatly supported by people every year. The exhibition features ancient civilizations in the Central and South America: Maya, Azteques, and Inca, together with over 400 masks from over 40 countries on display. In addition to static exhibitions, this time, the organizer also invited seven foreign performance groups, including the Brazil's Carnival Samba Show, Mexico's Dancing Group, Peru's Devil Dance Group, Malawi National Arts Group, Liberia's Mask Dance Group, Bali Balung Dance, and Guatemala's Modern & Folk Dance Group. In addition, there are also famous domestic performance groups and the arts groups supported by the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Welcome to this Miaoli mask festival at the spectacular Shangrila Paradise for arts appreciation and entertainment.
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>> Miaoli Folk Activities
To welcome the “Miaoli ‘Bombing’ Dragon —2004 Miaoli International Sightseeing & Cultural Festival,” Miaoli City Hall specially organized a press conference for the “Miaoli ‘Bombing’ Dragon —2004 Miaoli International Sightseeing & Cultural Festival” in the morning of the second day in Miaoli City Hall. In the press conference, Mayor Chu indicated that “Miaoli ‘Bombing’ Dragon” is the most important folk activity during the Lantern Festival for the Hakka people, but also is the best choice for local and foreign people to come into contact with Hakka culture and spirit.
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>> Aluerites Fordii Festival
When Aluerites Fordii blossom every April and May, the snowy white, magnificent scenery along the mountainous areas of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli has already become a new scenic spot popular in early summer in Taiwan in recent years! Aluerites Fordii has once been the economic crop of Hakka people, which has created the unique snow scenery unique in May in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli by accident. Especially when the flowers fall, the fallen Aluerites Fordii blossoms make the tour more romantic!
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what you should enjoy
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>> Mingte Reservoir
Located in Mingte Chuan, Tou Wu, the reservoir is formed by the water from Laotianliao River, with water storage of 17 million cubic meters. The reservoir is surrounded by green forests. It is a fun to see the spectacular scenery of mountains and lakes and take a rest leisurely there. The mist evaporated by the clear water develops the good flavor of Mingte tea.
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>> West Lake Resortopia
The West Lake Resortopia is located in the West Lake Chuan of Sanyi Village, and can be reached by driving down the Sanyi Interchange of Chung Shan Highway. Featuring European garden scenery and parent-child playground facilities, it is equipped with mini-golf courses, European gardens, playgrounds, footpaths, forest footpaths, barbecue areas, roller coasters, rocking horses, and children,s playgrounds. All these facilities provide variable game genres.
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>> Tai An Spring
Ta An Spring is located in Miaoli County. The source of the spring at that time was just those Hakka people residing there. When they reclaimed land, they went to Jinshuei Chuan in Ta An Village of nowadays, and then found the source of the spring. The term, “Jinshuei,” means “boiling water” in Hakka language. Till now, the term “Jinshuei Chuan” has been used till now, so as to show that this land is a spring area. Ta An Spring is located in Wenshui River, and is originally called “Shang Dao Spring.” As it backs against mountains, it is named for of peninsula-shape of its river valley. Except the renowned Ta An Spring, there are also Hu Shan Spring and Teng Lung Spring. The source of these three springs comes from Ta An Spring of Jinshuei Chuan. The water source of this region is plentiful, and water is crystal clear, so it is good for drinking and bathing. Once bathing there, the skin becomes soft and refreshing.
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>> Shei-Pa National Park
Shei-Pa National Park was established in 1992, bounded by the crest line between Guyan Mountain and Le Shan (Luchangtaishan) in the north, the upstream of Tajia River in the east, the natural crest line between Peikeng Shan and Hsiaohsuehshan in the west, Yuluowei Mountain and the midstream of Tajia River in the south. The location is at the border of the three provinces: Hsinchu, Miaoli, and Taichung, occupying an area of 76850 hectares. It is the fifth national park. High mountains stand in great numbers in the Shei-Pa National Park. The scenery is magnificent. It is at a height of over 3000 meters, with Sueh Shan at the center, and several mountain ranges radiating from four sides. However, the mountain ranges extend circuitously, clearly layered, and steep. Sueh Shan and Ta Pa Tsiam Shan are the most typical. The highest peak in the mountain range is located in the center of Sueh Shan mountain ranges at a height of 3,886 meters. It is the highest point of the mountain range, is the second highest peak of Taiwan, and is called “Taiwan,s Five High Mountains” together with Yushan, Nan Hu Shan, Shoukuluan, and North Dawushan. According to the Record of Taiwan,s Government, “Accumulated snow is bright and appears to be as white as jade.” Therefore, it is called Sueh Shan. Ta Pa Tsiam Shan is at a height of 3, 492 meters, and is called “the Peak of the Century.” It is magnificent, and is called ‘Taiwan,s three peaks together with Chungyangchienshan, and Dafanchienshan.
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>> Shenghsing Station
Shenghsing Station is at a sea level of 402.326 meters and is the highest point of Taiwan's North-South Railway. This station was established in 1903 and was originally called “Po-Kung Keng” signal field, which was then renamed Shih Lu Fen Signal Field, which was renamed again “Shih Lu Fen Station” in 1935. Then, it started its passenger and cargo transportation services. Shenghsing Station is located on a small terrace in the valley. The entire building is made of wood. No nails are required for each pillar. Nine mountains surround the Shenghsing Station. Their shape is very special and is said to be able to ward off evils. The arrangement inside the station is very creative. A wide range of flowers and wood are planted around the layout of the land, appearing to be strewn at random. They appear to be appealing to people's eyes. There are not many places having such radiant and enchanting scenery like the stations long the Taiwan Railway.
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>> Museum of Wood Sculpture at Sanyi
The Museum of Wood Sculpture at Sanyi is Taiwan's only public museum based on wood sculpture. It is originally the “Gallery of Wood Sculpture at Miaoli,” which was then built in March 1990, in order to promote wood sculpture art by the Construction Bureau, Taiwan Provincial Government. The museum consists of three floors: the basement, the first floor, and the second floor, occupying a construction area of approximately 768 pings. The structure is based on three principal parts arranged along the three angles of the hexagon. The themes of this museum are given as follows: beauty of wood sculpture, introduction of wood sculpture, origin of wood sculpture, Taiwan's wood sculpture art, China's wood sculpture art, domestic and foreign fine wood sculpture, and exhibitions of Sanyi wood sculptors.
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Accommodations
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Transportation
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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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