Steps carved into rockface and support ropes at Pingxi

Day #137: Pingxi Branch Line

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August 17th 2013
From Taipei Main Station there is an old branch line leading out to Pingxi, an old mining area. The line has mostly been preserved for the use of tourists (it was packed the day I went, which was a Friday). The line is exceptionally scenic and there are 6 or 7 stops where it is worth getting off to explore and hike. I had time to go to two of the stops: Pingxi, which is famous for its hills with s ... read more

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In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using th... ... read more