Shuili Township Farmers' Association Zhenmei Museum Introduction
Checheng Village in Shuili Township is the terminus of the Jiji Line, currently retaining the large old factory of Zhenchang Wood Industry, large wood storage pools, employee dormitory area, Checheng village, and the Shuili Valley. During the Japanese colonial period and the early post-war years, Checheng was a dream destination for many young people, bustling with businesses, and was once prosperous, earning Shuili the nickname "Little Taipei," with the Jiji branch line serving as the main transportation artery. The "Shuili Zhenmei Gallery" is situated next to the Checheng Railway Station and was originally an old railway warehouse, which has been renovated using cypress wood by the management office of Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area. It has been leased and planned by the Shuili Township Farmers' Association as a local industrial characteristic agricultural product exhibition and sales center, mainly offering plum-related products and souvenirs developed over many years by the Shuili Township Farmers' Association, along with specialty products that integrate the culture of Shuili's snake kiln. Many have won the top 100 awards from the Agricultural and Fisheries Association, making them quite distinctive and suitable for collection and sharing. Featured products include: Mei You Jing Shen (Plum Essence), Enjoy Plum Vinegar, Plum Soy Sauce, Plum Oil Paste, Maji Mei Mei (Mochi Plum), and Book Fragrance Plum. The Book Fragrance Plum is a traditional handmade plum with no added preservatives, designed in collaboration with the Shuili Snake Kiln, representing a combination of color, fragrance, and taste in Shuili plum products. It is a timeless masterpiece beloved by scholars and gentlemen.
