Beimen Forest Railway Story House Introduction
The Beimen Sen-Tie Story Museum, which incorporates historical anecdotes from Chiayi, was established to promote tourism in Chiayi City. One of its unique local souvenirs, the Taoping Peace Cake, has a history rooted in the defense of Chiayi during the Qing Dynasty. When supplies ran out and there was no external aid, the military and civilians ground longan seeds to stave off hunger, thus naming it "Peace Cake" (太平餅) in hopes of restored tranquility. The filling of the Taoping Peace Cake features the renowned smoked longan from Dongshan, Tainan, known for its plump fruit and moderate sweetness, combined with California walnuts, blending Eastern and Western ingredients. It has been recognized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs as one of the top 100 stores in the national business districts, and has also received the Excellence Award for the National Environmental Education Award in Chiayi City, making it a very representative intellectual tourism spot in the area. Recommended souvenir: Taoping Peace Cake (Longan Walnut Pastry).
