Taichung Station
Taichung Station
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,696 contributions
Nov 2019
On one side you see the original train station, which is heavily influenced by Japanese colonial architecture and next to it is a new futuristic and spacious train station where we took our trains. The grounds outside is also very spacious and you can see various modern art and sculptures, spread around. Location is very central, right next to the bus terminal. This station is indeed very well designed.
Written 10 October 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,86,766 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Some in Taichung affectionately refer to this as three generations under one roof in reference to what Chinese would consider to be a blessing of grandparents, parents and grandchildren living in the same household. This station has all three iterations of the station building. Only the foundation and low walls remain from the first. The second building is from the Japanese era and now used as exhibition space. The third and most modern has a beautiful roof that some people think look like a whale, a sail or even a turtle shell. Other than that, The station has great facilities with automated ticket machines and plenty of shops. There's also lots of public artworks dotted in and around the station.
Written 26 April 2024
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純豆腐
Japan541 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
I really enjoyed the exhibition in the old station building with all the different ideas. I thought that Taiwan was very good at renovating things like using abandoned railways to turn them into parks. The exhibition also touched me to understand the history of the people who built the railway.
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Written 13 January 2025
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rudi sutrisno ho
Jakarta, Indonesia854 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Not as big as taipei main station, this is the main station on taichung.
there is shopping mall here and event been host here.
there is shopping mall here and event been host here.
Written 6 September 2024
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ES K
Honolulu, HI80 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
late one night we missed the last high speed train and the last regular train for Taipei. do not worry. for close to it is a Tong Lien bus stop where we were able to board a bus at around 02:00 am. we arrived Taipei at around 04:47 am
Written 14 August 2012
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SwissGourmet@Taiwan
Beitun, Taichung2,548 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
When I arrived here the first time almost 20 years ago, the train station was a gorgeous, old, Japanese grandmother. Today it is an elegant, young, Taiwanese beauty, connecting trains and busses, and allowing access to businesses, hotels, and shops south and north of the station. Check out the neighborhood and find hundreds of shops and stalls nearby, that offer everything and anything!
Written 19 August 2019
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MANILAROSE59
MANILA30 contributions
Oct 2016
Taichung Station is an old structure that transcends time, It is located at the main road. All buses last stop is the Taichung Train Station, also where the Gancheng Bus Stop is located
Written 3 November 2016
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Nisha and Vasudevan
Mumbai, India732 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
Courteous staff, Tourist information center with English speaking & helpful staff, has all the facilities, next to city bus stop, clean... what else do you need at a station when you arrive in a new town?
In Tourist information center they even have different powered reading glasses to facilitate you just in case you can't find your reading glasses!
The station has all facilities which it should have.
In Tourist information center they even have different powered reading glasses to facilitate you just in case you can't find your reading glasses!
The station has all facilities which it should have.
Written 24 December 2014
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Jeff C
Taichung, Taiwan25 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
I think this building was built during the time of the Japanese occupation, 1895-1945.
Like all Tw train stations there are many places to buy your food and drinks, even a place to get a library book (in Chinese).
If you have questions, go to the Info booth to the far right of the building. It is not inside the main portion of the terminal. Keep in mind the booth is only staffed during normal business hours.
They overbook the trains, so you may find someone in your Reserved seat. Just show them your ticket, look polite, and they will move to someone else's seat (until they come). These squatters will stand around or sit on the floor for their entire trip or watch for an empty seat. Their tickets are cheaper and they make do.
Like all Tw train stations there are many places to buy your food and drinks, even a place to get a library book (in Chinese).
If you have questions, go to the Info booth to the far right of the building. It is not inside the main portion of the terminal. Keep in mind the booth is only staffed during normal business hours.
They overbook the trains, so you may find someone in your Reserved seat. Just show them your ticket, look polite, and they will move to someone else's seat (until they come). These squatters will stand around or sit on the floor for their entire trip or watch for an empty seat. Their tickets are cheaper and they make do.
Written 31 January 2013
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Jimmy Lim
Singapore, Singapore134 contributions
Nov 2019
Taichung station has kept its looks and flavour even after having their HSR station near it. Great place to take pictures and to hang out as there are alot of restaurants and shops around it.
Written 18 May 2020
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renaldy_sulaiman
Makassar, Indonesia
Hi, would like to know is there any baggage locker at Taichung station? thank you
Written 13 October 2019
今月末に台中へ行きます。桃園空港から台中まで高鉄（新幹線）で行くのですが、新しい駅になっていますが、台鉄台中駅と高鉄台中駅は違うものでよろしいでしょうか？新幹線だと高鉄台中駅で台鉄新烏日駅に乗り換えて、台鉄台中駅に到着 でよろしいでしょうか？
また、ホテルを駅の南側に取っているのですが、北側に出るのは、駅を通り抜けできますか？教えてください
Written 5 October 2019
rodney6818
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Would like to know whether the renovation is completed or still on-going?
Written 11 October 2018
Definitely still on going! It wont be done so soon as they are adding new platform for the new train line in future. =)
Written 3 November 2018
azielia
Melaka, Malaysia
hi...anyone can advise me on how to get to Sun Moon Lake ( Shuishe visitor centre or SML bus station ) from Taichung HSR? by bus perhaps..
Written 21 November 2017
Hi ,
I would like to ask whether what budgeted hotel or hostel is very near to Taichung Station? I am traveling to your country in Sept this year..
Thanks..
Written 24 April 2017
Plaza hotel is great value and just outside the station. I also like the holiday inn just cross the road
Written 6 May 2017
台中から礁渓まで自強號を利用したいのですが
悠々カードは利用できますか
悠々カードを利用した場合、自強號の特急券のみ購入できますか
窓口と自動券売機の購入方法も教えて下さい。
Written 1 September 2016
交通ICカード（私は高雄で買ったやつ）の自強號の利用ですが、私は７０ｋｍ圏内なら、かなり利用しています。
無座ですが、すいている時間帯なら、ほとんど座っていけます。
区間車料金より割引で、自強號の速さでいけますので、使わない手は無い。
でも、長距離の場合、区間車料金×1.55倍で、さほど高くなく、なおかつ座席指定ですので、チケットを持っていた方が良いと考え、私は購入しています。
Written 2 September 2016
I am a wheelchair user. I will be using some train stations.
E.g
1. Xinwuri station
2. Taichung main station
3.Taipei main station
4. Taoyuan train station
Are there elevators in all these stations?
Is the platform to the train at the same level so that it is easy for wheelchair users to board and alight?
If not, is it possible to get the help of the station masters when we reach the stations?
Written 18 May 2015
I am Japanese.
If you write to Chinese writing,I can understand-->1.Xinwuri station.
2:Taichung station didn,t open yet at first May2016.but it looked to open within this year.
3:Yes,ofcouse!
4.Yes,already open new station at april 2016.
anyway ,Taiwan people is very very kind.even young student too.
Have a enjoy traveling in Taiwan!
Written 24 August 2016
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