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SideTracked - HZH Railway Station Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/07/2025
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


If you have the opportunity to depart from, arrive at, or have a layover of more than 1 hours at Hangzhou Railway Station, there is a mystery cache waiting for you to find.

This geocache is NOT LOCATED at the posted coordinates. You will need to solve the puzzle to find the final location, which is outside the railway station.

Hangzhou Railway Station, affectionately known as "Chengzhan" (City Station) by locals, is a transportation hub that carries a century of the city's memories. It was first built in 1906, and its nickname stems directly from history: the initial station utilized the Qingtai Gate tower, hence the name "City Station." In 1909, it was relocated inside the ancient city walls, becoming the earliest railway station within the city proper. Since then, the name "City Station" has taken root and remained in use to this day, witnessing a crucial step in Hangzhou's evolution from an ancient city into a modern metropolis.

Architecturally and functionally, City Station holds significant importance. Its original station building featured a Baroque-style Western structure, which endured through wartime destruction and reconstruction. During its renovation in 1999, the design was remarkably forward-thinking, incorporating reserved space for future subway lines. The station's opening directly spurred the development of Hangzhou's earliest modern commercial district, once serving as the heart of the city's commerce and public life.

Today, it primarily operates conventional-speed trains and some high-speed trains, connecting to an extensive network across the nation. Destinations range from Qiqihar in the north to Aksu in the west, covering nearly all provincial capitals. City Station remains an irreplaceable urban landmark and a cherished piece of Hangzhou's railway heritage.

杭州站,被杭州人亲切地称为「城站」,是一座承载城市百年记忆的枢纽。它始建于 1906 年,其昵称直接源于历史:最初的车站借用清泰门城楼,故称「城站」;后于 1909 年迁入杭州城墙之内,成为最早的城内火车站,城站之名由此深入人心并沿用至今,见证了杭州从古城迈向现代的关键一步。

在建筑与功能上,城站同样意义非凡。其最初的站房为巴洛克风格西式楼房,历经战火与重建,1999 年改建时已为地铁预留空间,设计极具前瞻性。它的开通直接催生了杭州最早的现代商圈,曾是城市商业与公共生活的中心。如今,它主要运营普速列车及部分动车组列车,通达范围极广,北至齐齐哈尔,西抵阿克苏,几乎可至全国所有省会,始终是杭州不可替代的城市原点与铁路记忆。


In the very center of the train station, on the ground, you can see a coordinate...

在火车站正中间的地面上,你能看到一个坐标……

你可以通过 certitude 验证你的谜题答案。

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zber vasb va purpxre. Frr UMQ & UMK & UMU.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)