Do you ever feel the weight of history on the places we visit? Here, where the bustling Taipei West Bus Station Terminal B once stood, we’re practically swimming in it. You might be picturing crowds of people, buses coming and going, but let me tell you, the Taipei West Bus Station Terminal B is no more. This space, now quiet and empty, was once a hub of activity, a place where people from all over Taiwan began their journeys to other parts of the country. The Taipei West Bus Station Terminal B wasn’t always a terminal. It started its life as a simple bus station in 1950, a symbol of Taiwan’s growth. Imagine this place, alive with the energy of travellers, the rumble of engines, and the anticipation of new destinations. The station saw its fair share of changes over the years. In 1980, it was handed over to Taiwan Motor Transport, and in 2001, it became part of the Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport network. It even had its moment of pop culture fame when Taiwanese singer Stella Chang filmed her “Starlight” music video here in 1993! But time, as they say, waits for no bus station. In 2016, as part of a city planning project, the Taipei West Bus Station Terminal B was demolished. Its role was absorbed by the Taipei Main Station, and this space became a travel plaza. So, as you stand here, take a moment to remember the Taipei West Bus Station Terminal B. It may be gone, but its story, like the stories of all the people who passed through its doors, lives on.
Hauptfriedhof
Lost in time stands the Hauptfriedhof Trier. A tranquil expanse in the bustling city it’s more than just a cemetery.