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Nanshijiao Station

Nanshijiao (formerly Nanshihchiao)
南勢角
Taipei Metro
Nanshijiao Station Platform.JPG
Nanshijiao Station Platform
Location No. 6, Jieyun Rd.
Zhonghe, New Taipei
Taiwan
Operated by
Line(s)
Connections Bus stop
Construction
Structure type Underground
History
Opened December 24, 1998
Traffic
Passengers 32,424 daily (2011)
(Ranked 37th of 89)
Nanshijiao Station
Chinese 南勢角站
Simplified Chinese 南势角站

The Taipei Metro Nanshijiao Station is the southern terminus of the Zhonghe Line (part of the Orange Line) located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is built on the site of the old Zhonghe Railway Station, which ceased operations in 1990.

This four-level, underground station has an island platform and four exits. The area above ground is currently being developed into a new high-rise building.

The Taipei Metro Zhonghe Depot is located on the southeast side of the station.

Art in this station has a theme of "Youth Melody" and cost NT$4,999,000. It includes numerous pieces of colorful public art created by local artist Jun Lai and was completed on November 30, 1998. Consisting of 12 sculptures (3 hung from the ceiling; 9 hung on the walls), they symbolize the passion of youth with a light, joyful tone.

Restrooms (Intside fare zone)

The area around the station is home to the majority of the Burmese immigrants living in Taiwan, especially Huaxin Street (華新街), which is replete with Burmese restaurants and shops.

Bus stops are located outside Exits 1 and 4.

Coordinates: 24°59′23″N 121°30′33″E / 24.98972°N 121.50917°E / 24.98972; 121.50917



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