Train station transformed into art gallery 3D underground platform goes viral

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team

The double-track, elevated, electrified railway between Pingtung and Chaozhou was fully opened on August 23, 2015. Seven public art installations have been created across the six stations along the line, themed around healthy living, travel, and local history. These works incorporate regional characteristics, turning stations into art galleries that captivate both travelers and locals.

The “Taiwan Railways Kaohsiung–Pingtung Chaozhou Urban Transit Development Project” spans approximately 19.3 kilometers. All six stations along the line—including Pingtung Station, Guilai Station, Linluo Station, Xishi Station, Zhutian Station, and Chaozhou Station—have been rebuilt as elevated stations. Beyond serving railway transport, these six stations also play a key role in boosting local prosperity. To this end, the Railway Construction Bureau designed the public art installations not only to align with the spatial identity of each station but also to create an immediate and striking visual impact.

At Guilai Station, eight colorful light pillars on Platform 2 feature digitally printed, translucent glass with curved surfaces. These were created by compiling imagery that reflects the local culture and landscapes of Guilai, glowing magically at night. Xishi Station features a 3D floor painting that challenges passengers’ imaginations and offers fun photo opportunities. Linluo Station and Zhutian Station each showcase Hakka cultural elements through mosaic sculptures shaped like water buffalo, character-respect pavilions, grain barns, and suitcases. Meanwhile, Chaozhou Station’s entrance sunshade incorporates the imagery of a village “melon shed,” using emerald-green cast-aluminum gourds and vine reliefs to form a map of the Chaozhou area. This large-scale piece delivers a visual feast, embodying natural vitality and creative energy.