Cutting through the mountains around the east of Taipei is the once bustling Pingxi Line. It serves as a reminder to bygone times when the area thrived as a busy mining community.
These days the stations along this hundred year old railway line are popular getaways for tourists looking to explore the historic streets, explore hiking trails and snack on famous foods. Offering some of the most scenic spots in Taiwan it is worth spending a day out of the capital. It is a must for any traveler to come explore these beautiful places.
The largest station along the Pingxi Line, Shifen is full of things to do. The area is most famous for the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival where people write wishes on Chinese paper lanterns and release them into the sky.
I show you step by step how to get there as well as the prices for everything. It is very easy to get there and see for yourself the beauty of Taiwan.
Shifen
A short walk from the station is Shifen Waterfall, as the widest falls in Taiwan, it's often touted as the island's most beautiful waterfall. It's worth stopping in Shifen just to see the stunning scenery here and is only about 30 minutes of walking from the station.
Pingxi
While most people head to Shifen for releasing the Chinese lanterns, you can also buy them around Pingxi Station as well. There tends to be less people around Pingxi Station, the town around the tracks isn't as large and Shifen's, but it has a similar old street with shops and food stalls to explore.
Jingtong
Most people don't make it as far as the last station along the Pingxi Line, it's a shame however as Jingtong is a beautiful small town that's perfect for photographers. The town contains a number of picturesque buildings dating back to when it prospered as a mining settlement.
There are a total of 8 stops along the line and if you wish to see and explore all of them it is more like a two day trip if you try to see everything. It is an amazing area with beautiful scenery and historic towns along the rail line. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to explore Taiwan.
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