[2025 Taichung Attraction] Travel Guide for Taichung Station Railway Cultural Park (Updated Jun)

Taichung Station opened in 1905, with the wooden old station built in Showa 38. It was renovated in March of Taisho 6 to become the second generation, featuring a free classical architectural style with red brick walls and horizontal white decorative bands. The first floor of the station was made of brick, and the roof was constructed with Western-style wooden trusses covered with copper tiles. The central part of the Taichung Station building had a clock tower, making it a landmark in Taichung City at that time. The gable was decorated with patterns of locally produced fruits such as bananas, pineapples, and wax apples, showcasing agricultural products exported to Japan. The designer was Tatsuno Kingo, who also designed the Bank of Joseon in Seoul (now the Bank of Korea Money Museum) and Tokyo Station. With the opening of the third generation Taichung Station, it became the only station in Taiwan with 'three generations under one roof.' To revitalize the old station, two trains on the tracks were transformed into a café and a small shop, with railway ties turned into seating areas. Combined with railway merchandise sold by Taiwan Railways, it formed the 'Taichung Station Railway Culture Park.' Coincidentally, last month in Seoul, the old building of Seoul Station, built in 1925, was transformed into the cultural space 'Culture Station 284' amidst modernization. The last three photos show the old building's restoration and preservation, along with art exhibitions full of contemporary creativity, presenting a blend of old and new with contemporary artistic connotations. However, at Taichung Station, the two train carriages are styled with nostalgic items or barbershop poles, lacking historical context, which might make history or railway enthusiasts feel less impressed. 📍Address: No. 1, Section 1, Taiwan Boulevard, Central District, Taichung City 400

🚂Taichung's most popular pop-up store ⠀ This summer, Taichung Railway Station welcomed two super popular character pop-up stores at once. Is there a Demon Slayer fan in your family? Are you still excited for the passionate battles in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Pillar Training"? This free special exhibition directly gathered the strongest Demon Slayer Corps "Nine Pillars" and Nezuko at once. All members were present at the exhibition, and many fans came to take photos with them and buy peripheral products. On the other side is "KAKAO FRIENDS" from South Korea. In addition to a pop-up store with many co-branded products, there is also a cute large display where fans can take photos and check in. ⠀ ▍☀️This summer, Taichung Railway Station is a must-visit ⠀ ➊ Concave Beans Stamp Collection → Free redemption of limited edition tickets + guided train discount coupons ➋ KAKAO FRIENDS Ryan and Momoko's fan meeting ➌ Limited edition Demon Slayer / KAKAO pop-up store ➍ Put on the conductor's hat and take a guided train on the old tracks ➎ During the holidays, the platform is full of cultural and creative markets → For more detailed information, please see the text! ⠀ ▍Pop-up store period ⠀ 【Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Taichung Pop-up Store】 ◍ Event Date: 2024/8/2 (Friday) - 2024/10/13 (Sunday) ◍ Business hours: Weekdays 11:00~20:00, Holidays 10:30~20:30 ⠀ 【KAKAO FRIEND Taichung pop-up store】 ◍ Event Date: 2024/7/31 (Wednesday) - 2024/9/30 (Monday) ◍ Business hours: 11:00~20:00 #exhibition #100waystotravel #Taichungattractions #Taichungtourism #TaichungYi Railway Cultural Park #TaichungStation #Pop-upstore #Tielu Street #TaichungParent-ChildTourism #KAKAOFRIENDS #Ryan #카카오프렌즈 #Demon Slayer #Demon Slayer Corps #Tanjiro #Nezuko #PillarTraining #SwordsmithVillage

#OctoberGoodDestinations2024 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. #Taichung Good Places #Taichung Attractions #Taichung Station Railway Cultural Park