The Starry Train in Yilan

In 2023, a lot of small creatures from Jimmy Liao's world are making an appearance at the Starry Train in Yilan! Some are adept singers while others are wonderful musicians. The bear on the last wagon—the train conductor—courteously lifts his hat to the rabbit in the plaza.

  • 2023
  • Diu Diu Dang Forest Plaza.

Introduction

As an entire city enters the dream realm, the boy and girl from The Starry Starry Night take a sky train...

You have seen that train before, riding on the star-studded sky from your childhood memories.

It is said that the Starry Train can carry people feeling lost and without direction to the Diu Diu Dang Forest Plaza. The boy is actually a wizard that has secretly scattered fantastic light beams across the city. Then, as you step down from the train, you'll unexpectedly encounter classic characters from Jimmy Liao's picture books. We've entered Jimmy's stories! Furry Bunny from Secrets in the Woods welcomes the train with a fanfare on his trumpet. The middle-aged man from A Fish That Smiled at Me clasps a fish bowl and mumbles: "I will bring you back to your true home". The blind girl from Sound of Colors keeps company to travelers who took the wrong train or got down on the wrong stop, at the plaza's taxi waiting area. It feels so good when there's someone willing to accompany you. You won't be afraid even if you're lost in a labyrinth.。

For over a decade, characters and elements from Jimmy's picture books The Starry Starry Night, Turn Left, Turn Right, and Sound of Colors have been a staple of public spaces like the Yilan Railway Station, Diu Diu Dang Forest Plaza, and the old railway staff dormitory. People love them! Other than attracting visitors, they also make for a splendid photo or resting spot. The Jimmy Liao Starry Train that runs under the Diu Diu Dang steel canopy in the shape of a Taiwan crepe myrtle grove is nearing its 10th anniversary since its installation in 2014. There have been minor repair and maintenance over the years, but considering the expenses of removing the facility during typhoons and then re-installing it, as well as the external deterioration caused by birds' nesting, Yilan County Government decided to repair, move, and refurbish the train in 2022. The new Starry Train will feature an enhanced structure with better materials and superior safety. Its passengers will include a larger cast of animals, with a conductor, music band, and singers. The bear on the last wagon courteously lifts his hat to the rabbit in the plaza. The latest route on the ground connects even more amazing sights. There is also a new nocturnal light belt under the train. The train runs smoothly through the grove canopy. Leave your worries behind in the quietude of the trees, embrace your dreams, and boldly pursue that starry, starry sky unique to you!

Did you know? Only a dazzling starry sky is left when the mist clears.

The Starry Starry Night
2009 . May

The Starry Starry Night

You came. Then left. We waited for youth but missed each other.

The Sound of Colors
2001 . Jan

The Sound of Colors

How lucky are we to be able to face the unknown. We can encounter surprises in the world only because we do not know what the future holds.

A Fish That Smiled at Me
1998 . Jan

A Fish That Smiled at Me

We went tipsily into the tale, laughing with the fishes and dancing with the host. We returned to the ocean with the fishes and the host, every one of us a fish with a smile.

Secrets in the Woods
1998 . Jan

Secrets in the Woods

On a Wednesday afternoon, the wind blew the curtains open; Furry Bunny came for a visit. The shy little girl was invited to frolic in the dream of dreams...

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