Ping Hsi Branch Railway Line, Taipei, Taiwan
People releasing lanterns at the railway track. Taken December 2013.
Heels 2 Wheels: Taiwan - JingTong Railroad Station and Pingxi Old Street in New Taipei City (Ep27)
One of Taiwan's many old train stations that have turned into tourist attractions, Jingtong was originally a coal mining town as you might be able to see from the remnants that were left behind depicting the history of the area and the coal mining industry. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction, fronted by the train station (one of Taiwan's four remaining wooden stations) and Jingtong Old Street.
We then ventured up to Pingxi Train Station to explore the aged narrow street with well preserved, historic buildings stretching along each side evoking feelings of nostalgia. Most of the shops here are traditional grocery stores that still retain their original character from the 1950s.
Finally, this is also the place where many send sky lanterns floating up into the sky bearing prayers and wishes, and is also the perfect place for photo-taking and film-making, as evident in the highly popular Taiwanese film, Apple of My Eye.
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Built in 1922, the architecture of the Crown Prince Hotel reflects a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, a spectacular sight to see for all travelers to Jingtong. Also known as the Shidi Club or the Taiyang Club, the hotel was used by the Taiyang Mining Company as a guesthouse, a staff training center, and an entertainment venue. Constructed with premium Taiwanese cypress using unique interlocking techniques, the Crown Prince Hotel is one of the best-preserved Japanese-era buildings in Taiwan. A few dozen Japanese-style dormitories nearby functioned as lodging for staff workers at the Taiyang Mining Company and were allocated according to rank. Because the overwhelming Japanese style of these buildings, locals would often refer to the area as Hokkaido or Tokyo. After decades of neglect and erosion, only five or six houses remain intact today, but the area retains its charm. The quaint atmosphere makes the site a hot spot for TV shows and commercials as well as a popular holiday getaway
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