Beimen Forest Railway Story Museum Introduction
The Beimen Sen Tie Story Museum, which incorporates historical anecdotes from Chiayi, was established to promote tourism in Chiayi City. The museum's exclusive specialty souvenir, the Taozhong Taiping Cake, has a historical origin related to the defense of the city during the Qing Dynasty. When food supplies ran low and there was no outside support, the military and civilians crushed longan pits to stave off hunger, hoping for peace soon, hence the name "Taiping Cake." The filling of the Taozhong Taiping Cake uses the famous smoked longan from Dongshan, Tainan, known for its plump fruit and moderate sweetness, combined with California walnuts to blend Eastern and Western ingredients. Recognized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs as one of the top 100 stores in national business districts, and awarded the Excellence Award in the National Environmental Education Award by Chiayi City, it has become a highly representative intellectual tourism spot in the area. Recommended souvenir: Taozhong Taiping Cake (Longan Walnut Crisp).
