Badouzi Train Station

Updates : 2024-10-09

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Introduction

Badouzi Train Station is located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City. Its platform strides across Keelung City and New Taipei City, and it is the only station in Taiwan that spans across two cities. “There is Duoliang Station in southern Taiwan, and Badouzi Station in northern Taiwan.” The station enjoys the fame with Duoliang Station in Taitung, and it has been reputed as the most beautiful coastal branch line by railway fans. Shenao Line of Taiwan Railway is considered to be the most beautiful coastal branch line by numerous railway fans. When you take Shenao Line to Badouzi Station, you will see a platform with a ticket gate, but no roof as it goes slowly into the station. Additionally, the station is only one road away from the azure sea. Its platform is an observation deck, so you will be able to see the panoramic view once you get off the train. The sea breeze that welcomes you makes you feel refreshed and relaxed. Additionally, you can feast your eyes on the mountains, sea and sky.

If you want to experience the rail bike, you should depart from Badouzi Station because the rail bike trail is adjacent to the station. In addition to being a train station that is the closest to the sea in Taiwan, the station has an elevated platform for you to look at Pacific Ocean in the distance and to enjoy the special scenery of the sea and sky merging into one. Moreover, you can place one foot in New Taipei City, and the other in Keelung at the station. National Museum of Marine Science and Technology, Shenao Fishing Port, Chaojing Park and other renowned tourist attractions are nearby. The other end of the rail bike trail is close to the ruins of Shenao Station, Elephant Trunk Rock, and Shenao Fishing Port. You may plan your trip to Ruifang, Jiufeng and other tourist spots to enable you to enjoy both mountain and ocean views at the same time!

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