Hsinchu Railway Station
新竹火车站
Completed in 1913, one of Taiwan's oldest surviving station buildings still in use. Its Baroque-style clock tower and façade are Hsinchu's signature sight.
The Hsinchu station building was completed in 1913. It was designed by Japanese architect Matsuzaki Mancho and blends Baroque and Gothic styles. A central clock tower rises above walls of stone and red brick. It is one of the oldest railway stations still in regular use in Taiwan, and it is designated as a state-level historic site. The station is still in service, with Western Trunk Line and Neiwan Line trains departing from here, and the Zhongzheng Road shopping district lies just outside the exit. The exterior is lit at night, making it good for photos. Viewing the building from outside is free, while entering the station requires a ticket or card.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yingxi Gate (East Gate of Hsinchu)
- Hsinchu Image Museum
- Hsinchu Prefecture Hall
- Hsinchu City God Temple
- Hsinchu City Glass Museum
- Beimen Street & Changhe Temple
- Hsinchu Zoo
- Eighteen Peaks Mountain