The most "trendy" travel, experience a green art lifestyle in Chaozhou, Pingtung.
Auto-TranslationHow does a quiet century-old town shine again? Chaozhou gathers local artisans, using life aesthetics to awaken the diverse and rich DNA of its cultural heritage.
Taking the TRA West Line all the way south, most reserved trains terminate at Chaozhou, a large town with a population of over 50,000. As the transportation hub of Pingtung, Chaozhou Station was established as early as 1920 during the Japanese colonial period, and a century ago, it was already a bustling transit point for travelers coming and going from the north to the south and west to east. How prosperous was Chaozhou in the past? It is the birthplace of traditional performing arts such as Taiwanese opera, glove puppetry, and shadow play. By the 1970s, it had become an entertainment capital with as many as eight theaters and record stores.
However, with the opening of the fast highway No. 88, travelers could head straight to Kenting, leading to Chaozhou being overlooked. It wasn't until 2015 that the electrification of the railway extended to Chaozhou Station, bringing back the flow of people. This town has experienced ups and downs, but just like plants undergo seasonal changes yet never lose their vitality, it is now sprouting fresh branches that catch the eye.
However, with the opening of the fast highway No. 88, travelers could head straight to Kenting, leading to Chaozhou being overlooked. It wasn't until 2015 that the electrification of the railway extended to Chaozhou Station, bringing back the flow of people. This town has experienced ups and downs, but just like plants undergo seasonal changes yet never lose their vitality, it is now sprouting fresh branches that catch the eye.
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