Stations ＼ Jiantan

Jiantan
It is located on Tamsui-Xinyi Line and the station code is R15. The station is on Zhongshan North Road and it has three exits. The station is known for its architecture, which is inspired from the concept of dragon boat. The concept of the architectural used the old Shilin suspension bridge as the design basis. It used beam less column design with the combination design of modern minimalism and traditional Chinese dragon boat. The roof is suspended by two soaring concrete pylons. A few pillars between the platform and the roof prevent the roof shaking from the wind. It was selected as the top 10 coolest subway stations from the USA in 1995, along with the Drassanes Station in Spain and Arts et Metiers Station in France.
One time our club members visited Shilin Night Market together. We tried many delicious local food. The crust of the chicken fillet was crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy. The stinky tofu was yummy and snacks like deep-fried sweet potato balls, fried milk, and drinks were tasty. As we enjoyed our food, we walked toward Jiantan Station. Looking at the station from the distance, it is really like a dragon boat in the air.

The shape of Jiantan station is like a dragon boat	There are a lot of delicious food around Cixian Temple
Game stalls at the night market	Fruit stalls at the night market
The fried chicken is famous	The fried chicken is very delicious

Nearby Attractions
1.Shilin Night Market：It is the largest night market in Taipei. Gourmet like fried chicken fillet, stewed pork ribs and pan-fried steamed buns are very tasty and there are always long lines before those food shops. There are also a variety of shops, for instance, game stalls, drink shops and clothing stores. It is a fun place for visitors.
2.The Grand Hotel：It is a landmark hotel at Yuanshan and it is the first five star hotel in Taiwan. The original site was a shrine during the Japanese Colonial Period. After being converted into the Grand Hotel, the dragon motifs are frequently intertwined throughout the various structures that make up the hotel, earning the hotel the name “The Dragon Palace.”
3.Cixian Temple：Also known as Shilin Mazu Temple, it is a Taoist temple dedicated to the worship of the Sea Goddess Mazu. The temple is located in the small streets in Shilin Night Market. It was built in Qing Dynasty (1796) but was later destroyed in fire during a street battle in 1859. It was rebuilt and expanded to the double entry temple nowadays. It is now a Class 3 heritage site. Dragon pillars, stone lions, Cochin ceramics and wooden carvings are delicately carved, and it is a place that worths visiting.
4.Others：Other scenic spots are Yangmingshan National Park, Neihu Miramar Ferris Wheel, China Youth Corps (Jiantan Branch), Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence and the National Palace Museum, all of which can be easily to reach on foot or by bus.

Shilin Night Market	Cixian Temple is in the area of Shilin Night Market
The Grand Hotel	Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence