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Construction of the Jiji railway line began in 1919. It was originally built to transport materials used to construct the Daguan Power Plant at Sun Moon Lake. The Jiji line was completed in October 1921, and passenger service began on January 14, 1922. Even after the Daguan Power Plant was completed in 1934, and all the construction workers had left, the vibrancy of the Jiji line didn’t decline. Rather, it continued to be a passenger and freight line to Nantou.
The Jiji line diverges from the main rail line running through Ershui Station. The 29.7 km railway passes 6 stations: Yuanquan, Zhuoshui, Longquan, Jiji, Shuili, and the final station – Checheng. Travelling eastbound along the Zhuoshui River towards Nantou, one passes through lush green farmlands and tree-lined roads. The train leads passengers on a green and scenic excursion, where they also have a chance to learn about the rich natural landscape as well as the local culture and history. During the “921 Earthquake” in 1999, the Jiji line suffered some damage. However, through the hard work of many people, it became the star tourist rail line after the natural disaster once it was up and running again in 2001. With the support of its rich tourism resources, such as the nostalgic Jiji Station, Green Tunnel, Jiji scenery and Shuili Kiln, large numbers of tourists travel here. It has become the most popular tourism railway route in Taiwan.