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Taipei Metro · Zhonghe-Xinlu Line · Line guide

26 stations 31.5 km Opened December 24, 1998

DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO

Neighbourhoods and temples, closer to everyday Taipei.

Yongkang Street, Huashan, Xingtian Temple and Dadaocheng each reward a slower neighbourhood visit.

Xingtian Temple, archival view
Xingtian Temple, archival view

THE STOPS

Where will you get off?

Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.

4 places

01Zhonghe-Xinlu LineDongmen
Dongmen ↗

Yongkang Street

A bite to eat and a neighbourhood walk

Explore restaurants, tea shops and small stores in this walkable neighbourhood.

Getting there

From Dongmen station, plan the street-level route to the entrance; the station is not the venue entrance.

Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest

02Zhonghe-Xinlu LineZhongxiao Xinsheng
Zhongxiao Xinsheng ↗

Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Exhibitions in former factory buildings

A former winery now hosts exhibitions, creative shops and outdoor cultural spaces.

Getting there

From Zhongxiao Xinsheng station, plan the street-level route to the entrance; the station is not the venue entrance.

Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest

Xingtian Temple, archival view03
Xingtian Temple ↗

Xingtian Temple

Temple visiting with respect for worshippers

An important Taipei temple where visitors can appreciate architecture and local worship traditions.

Getting there

From Xingtian Temple station, plan the street-level route to the entrance; the station is not the venue entrance.

Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest

04Zhonghe-Xinlu LineDaqiaotou
Daqiaotou ↗

Dihua Street, Dadaocheng

Trade and daily life among old shophouses

Traditional shop-houses, dried-goods businesses and newer shops reveal Taipei's trading history.

Getting there

From Daqiaotou station, plan the street-level route to the entrance; the station is not the venue entrance.

Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest

MAKE A DAY OF IT

A few stops. A good day out.

Allow 3–5 hours

Yongkang for a bite, Huashan for an exhibition.

Take your time at two selected places, or choose just one if opening arrangements, weather or energy make that easier.

2 stops · easy to shorten

Xingtian Temple, archival view
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    First stop

    Yongkang Street

    Explore restaurants, tea shops and small stores in this walkable neighbourhood.

    See this stop ↑

    ↓  From Dongmen, travel towards Xinzhuang or Luzhou to Zhongxiao Xinsheng, then walk to Huashan.

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    Next stop

    Huashan 1914 Creative Park

    A former winery now hosts exhibitions, creative shops and outdoor cultural spaces.

    See this stop ↑

These editorial time estimates include walking, breaks and casual sightseeing, but not a full exhibition visit, long queues or extended shopping.

BEFORE YOU GO

A little planning goes a long way.

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Check opening and admission

Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.

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