Department of Cultural Affairs

During the Japanese colonial period, the Xinbeitou branch railway line was constructed to boost local hot spring tourism. This led to the establishment of the "Xinbeitou Platform"(originally known as Xinbeitou乘降場)  in 1916 (the 5th year of the Taisho era), which was later renamed "Xinbeitou Station." In fact, the name of the Xinbeitou area originated directly from this railway station.

Today, Xinbeitou Station stands as the only surviving station building with over a century of history along the former TRA Tamsui Line and within Taipei City. Built with a classic wood-frame structure, the station features intricately engraved brackets under the eaves. Following an expansion in 1937, it also acquired its iconic "3-plus-1" oeil-de-boeuf (bull's-eye) windows.

The station ceased operations in 1988 with the termination of the TRA Tamsui Line. The original structure was disassembled and relocated to the Taiwan Folk Village in Changhua for display. However, in 2003, rising awareness of cultural heritage preservation prompted the Taipei City Government and various non-governmental organizations to campaign for its return. After overcoming several setbacks, Rirong Asset Management Co., Ltd. generously donated the building back to the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Taipei City Government, fulfilling the citizens' passionate expectations.

Following a traffic simulation test with a mock-up structure in 2016, Qixing Park—located near the original site—was chosen as the permanent location. The reconstruction project began immediately, and the station officially reopened to the public in April 2017.