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The elevation is 402, 326 meters, which is the highest point of Taiwan's longitudinal railway. The station was established in 1903, during the 29th year of the Guangxu period. It was originally called "Bogongkeng" signal field, later renamed Shifu Signal Field. In 1935, it was renamed "Shifu Station" and began passenger and freight services. During the Japanese colonial period, the construction of the mountain railway began, with the Zhunan-Miaoli section completed on May 25, (10 years before the founding of the Republic of China). In October of the same year, the Miaoli-Sanyi section was completed. The following spring, the Sanyi-Bogongkeng section opened, but it was only used for transporting construction materials for the railway. The section between Bogongkeng and Houli was difficult to build due to the mountainous terrain and rivers. It took four years to complete, and the entire mountain railway line was finally opened. Shifang Station was originally called Shifu, and it was said that the Shifang mountain area was once covered with camphor trees. During the reclamation period, 16 stills were built to distill camphor, hence the name. After the end of World War II, Miaoli County set up a township, and the station was renamed Shifang. The station is situated on a small platform in a valley, and the entire building is made of wood, with no nails used in the pillars. The station is surrounded by nine peaks, which is a unique and special feature that is believed to have a protective effect. The station and its surroundings are beautifully landscaped, with a variety of flowers and trees planted according to the terrain. The scenery is picturesque and pleasing to the eye. There are few railway stations in Taiwan that have such charming and varied scenery. Outside the station, there are a dozen or so households, forming a small mountain village. The residents' slow and peaceful lifestyle is captivating. The section from Shifang to Guandao Mountain is part of the Liyutan water source protection area, which has preserved a dense forest. The road winds through the forest, creating a cool and serene atmosphere.