The station was donated back to the Taipei City Government by the private owner who kept it in Changhua for nearly three decades.
It is the only remaining train station in Taipei City that features the original timber-frame construction techniques from the colonial era.
The station’s roof was restored using over 5,000 traditional-style ceramic tiles crafted specifically for this project.
The architectural design is classified as a 'Wagaya' style, characterized by its complex roof geometry designed to improve ventilation in humid climates.
Before its 2017 reconstruction, the building existed for 28 years at the Taiwan Folk Village in Changhua.
The station was decommissioned in 1988 when the original branch line was upgraded to a modern rapid transit system.
The timber used in the restoration includes high-quality cypress wood sourced to match the original structure's specifications.
Xinbeitou Historic Station is a reconstructed 1916 wooden train station that served as the terminus for the old Beitou branch line. Originally built by the Japanese, the station structure was dismantled and moved to Changhua in 1989 before being repatriated to its original Taipei site in 2017. The building features a distinctive combination of Japanese, British, and local Taiwanese architectural elements, including a gable roof with dormer windows. The interior functions as a museum detailing the history of the Beitou hot spring area and the development of local railway transport. It maintains a preservation of traditional building techniques, such as the use of traditional roof tiles and joinery. Visitors can observe a full-scale model of a retired train carriage located on the tracks adjacent to the main building. The station serves as a focal point for understanding the history of suburban rail travel in Northern Taiwan.
From the front entrance to capture the full symmetrical facade and the signature dormer roof.
Visit during the weekdays to avoid large crowds of weekend tourists.
Check the official website for rotating small-scale exhibits that change seasonally.
Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby Beitou Hot Spring Park.
Do not mistake the modern metro station entrance for the historic site; they are separate buildings located nearby.
Closed on Mondays.
