Following the Lukang Tianhou Temple, on the eve of the centenary, the “Changhua Roundhouse” has been promoted to the 8th National Historic Monument in Changhua County.
　　Built in 1922, the Changhua Roundhouse is located in the intersection of the Mountain Line and Coast Line in central Taiwan. With special operating functions, the rails in the roundhouse are split according to the operation of locomotives and maintenance technology. This explains the formation of its round shape. During the development of Taiwan’s railroad transportation, from steam engines and diesel locomotives to electric locomotives, there were different features in the spaces among the rails, the chimneys and windows in different phases. For example, the number of maintenance tracks increased from 6 to 12 and there were 15 turntable tracks. These facilities are rare, which makes the Changhua Roundhouse special and worthy of preservation.
　　The Changhua County Government listed the Changhua Roundhouse, the only roundhouse in Taiwan, and the second in Asia still in “operation”, as a County Historic Monument in 2000. With a century of history, the Changhua Roundhouse has accompanied travelers during their journeys and witnessed the development of Taiwan’s railroad culture. It is expected that Changhua Roundhouse and other valuable cultural assets in the neighborhood, such as the old railroad quarters, Changhua Farmers’ Association Warehouse, etc. will shine in the international arena.