Beimen Forest Railway Story Museum Introduction
The North Gate 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 Taiping Cake from Taocheng, has its historical significance rooted in the Siege of Chiayi during the Qing Dynasty. When supplies ran out and no external aid was available, the military and civilians ground longan seeds to alleviate hunger while hoping for peace, hence the name "Taiping Cake." The filling of the Taoping Cake uses the renowned smoked longan from Dongshan, Tainan, which has a rich and moderately sweet fruit flesh, paired with California walnuts, blending Eastern and Western ingredients. It has been recognized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs as one of the top 100 business districts in the country and has received the Outstanding National Environmental Education Award from Chiayi City, becoming a highly representative intellectual tourism site in the area. Recommended souvenir: Taoping Cake (Longan Walnut Pastry)
