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Zhishan (Chinese: 芝山; pinyin: Zhīshān, formerly transliterated as Chihshan Station until 2003) is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. It is a station on the Tamsui-Xinyi Line. It is a planned transfer station on the Shezi Light Rail Line.

Zhishan 芝山
Taipei metro station
Exterior
Chinese name
Chinese	芝山
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Zhīshān Bopomofo ㄓ ㄕㄢ Wade–Giles Chih¹-shan¹ Hakka Pha̍k-fa-sṳ Chṳ̂-sân Southern Min Tâi-lô Tsi-san
General information
Location	70 Fuguo Rd Shilin District, Taipei Taiwan
Coordinates	25.1031°N 121.5225°E / 25.1031; 121.5225
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
Bicycle facilities	Access available
Other information
Station code	R17
Website	web.metro.taipei/e/stationdetail2010.asp?ID=R17-059
History
Opened	1997-03-28[1]
Passengers
2017	16.505 million per year[2]  0.27%
Rank	(Ranked 30th of 109)
Services
Preceding station Taipei Metro Following station Mingde towards Tamsui or Beitou Tamsui–Xinyi line Shilin towards Xiangshan or Daan

Station overview

The two-level, elevated station structure with one island platform and two exits.[3] The station is situated on Fuhua Road, near Fuguo Road entrance. The washrooms are inside the entrance area. The station's amenities include Chin Shan Yen Gate, Chin Shan Yen Hui Chi Temple, Shuangxi Park and Chinese Garden, The Xiqu Center of Taiwan, Taipei American School, SOGO and Carrefour branches.

History

This station was opened on 28 March 1997, originally there is only one exit at Fuguo Road. On 20 November 2010, a second exit facing Dexing West Road (exit 2) opened for use.[4]

Station layout

2F	Platform 1	← Tamsui–Xinyi Line toward Tamsui / Beitou (R18 Mingde)
	Island platform, doors will open on the left
	Platform 2	→ Tamsui–Xinyi Line toward Xiangshan / Daan (R16 Shilin) →
Street Level	Concourse	Entrance/Exit, lobby, information desk, automatic ticket dispensing machines, one-way faregates Restrooms

First and Last Train Timing

The first and last train timing at Daan Park station [5] is as follows:

Destination	First Train		Last Train
	Mon − Fri	Sat − Sun and P.H.	Daily
Tamsui–Xinyi Line
R28 Tamsui	06:04	06:04	00:50
R02 Xiangshan	06:03	06:03	00:26

Notable Landmarks

• Tianmu Area

Historical Landmarks / Sports

• Chin Shan Yen Gate
• Tianmu Baseball Stadium

School

• Taipei American School
• Taipei Japanese School
• University of Taipei

Shopping Center/Cinemas

• Dayeh Takashimaya  [zh]
• Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Tianmu Branch
• Wovie Cinemas  [zh]
• Fareastern SOGO department store Tianmu Branch

References

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