Explore the Railways and Highways of Northern Taiwan

Hey, guys! 👋 Today, we're going to take you on a journey through time and space to experience the unique charm of northern Taiwan. Let's take the most convenient means of transportation - railways and highways - and go on a trip! 🎒💕 📍First Stop: Pingxi Line Railway Adventure 🛤️ If you want to visit the retro-style Pingxi Line, the most convenient way is to take the Taiwan Railway from downtown Taipei to Ruifang Station! 🚆 From Taipei Station to Ruifang Station, you can choose from a variety of trains. The electronic ticketing system is super convenient, and you can easily enter and exit the station with EasyCard or iPASS! 💳✨ Transfer to the Pingxi Line at Ruifang Station, and the stations along the way seem to tell a story: Ruifang, Houtong, Sandiaoling, Dahua, Shifen, Wanggu, Lingjiao, Pingxi, Jingtong... Each name is full of poetry and anticipation. 🚂🌿 🌟Highlight Station: Jingtong Station 🚉 This is both the starting and ending point of the Pingxi Line. The wooden station is so beautiful that it makes your heart skip a beat, as if you have stepped into a painting of the past. The retro electric road signs and switches exude a historical charm. 📸💖 🏞️ Shifen Old Street & Shifen Waterfall 💦 Ride a bicycle to enjoy the beauty of nature. 🏞️💧 🐱 Houtong Cat Village 🐾 Don't forget to visit Houtong Cat Village, where hundreds of lazy cats are waiting for you. Remember to keep quiet and respect the lives of these little creatures! 🐾💕 🚌 Highway Tour: Ruifang to Jiufen 🏞️ From Ruifang Railway Station, take a bus to Jiufen and Jinguashi. Please note that the bus stop is at the square, a three-minute walk from the railway station! 🚌🗺️ 🏙️ Jiufen Jishan Street 🏮 When you arrive in Jiufen, you can't miss Jishan Street. This winding and narrow old street was once a bustling commercial center and is still lively today. Snacks, silver shops, grocery stores... You name it, they have it. There is also an observation deck where you can enjoy the sea view. It's breathtaking! 🍜🏙️ 🚴‍♀️ Bicycle Exploration: Houtong Old Tunnel Group & Sandiaoling Coffee Time ☕ You can also rent a bicycle here and ride through the Houtong Old Railway Tunnel Group to experience the blend of history and modern life. The three consecutive tunnels have now been converted into a bike path, with a total length of 5 km, waiting for you to challenge! 🏞️🚴‍♂️ Along the way, don't forget to take a break at "About Coffee" in Sandiaoling, enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee, and watch the train tracks and pine trees outside the window. Time becomes slow and beautiful here. ☕🌳 📝 Route Tips: Ride along the Shuangxi Riverside Bike Path; or drive to the parking lot near Ruifang Railway Station and start riding; Of course, you can also take the Taiwan Railway to Ruifang Station and start your cycling journey!