Fuzhong () is a metro station in

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, Taiwan served by the

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Station overview

This five-level, underground station has two stacked

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s and three exits. Its location is where the old TRA Banqiao Station used to reside.

Design

The piece "Poetry on the Move" is an interactive bulletin board. It consists of a computer-operated

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matrix display in the form of a triangulated strip. The project invites participants to upload text messages and post poetry for public display.

Station layout

Around the Station

Historical Sites *

Lin Family Mansion and Garden The Lin Ben Yuan Family Mansion and Garden () in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan was a residence built by the Lin Ben Yuan family. It is Taiwan's most complete surviving example of traditional Chinese garden architecture. The Lin Family ...

Night Markets *

Nanya Night Market The Nanya Night Market () or Banqiao Night Market is a night market in Banqiao District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Architecture Located at the intersection of Nanya East Road and Nanya South Road, the night market is the largest in Banqiao. It has a ...

* Huangshi Market Museums * Fuzhong 15 Parks * Jieshou Park Shopping Malls *

Eslite Bookstore Eslite Bookstore () is one of the largest retail bookstore chains in Taiwan. It also offers one of the largest selections of English-language publications and translation materials in Taiwan. Its headquarters is in Xinyi District, Taipei. Br ...

Banqiao Store Schools and Government Offices * Banqiao Elementary School * Banqiao High School * Banqiao District Office * Banqiao Farmer's Association Banks *

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Banqiao Branch * Taiwan Business Bank Banqiao Branch

References

Railway stations opened in 2006 Bannan line stations Banqiao District {{Taiwan-metro-stub