Shuili Township Farmers' Association Zhenmei Museum Introduction
The Checheng Village in Shuili Township is the terminal station of the Jiji Line. It still retains the large old factory of Zhenschang Woodwork, a sizable log pond, employee dormitory area, Checheng village, and the Shuili River Valley. During the Japanese occupation and the early post-war period, Checheng was the dream of many young people, bustling with merchants and once prosperous, earning Shuili the nickname "Little Taipei," with the Jiji branch line being a vital transportation artery. The Shuili Zhenmei Gallery is located next to the Checheng Train Station. Originally an old railway warehouse, it has been renovated using cypress wood by the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration. The Shuili Township Farmers' Association has secured the lease and planned it as a local agricultural product exhibition and sales center. It mainly features plum-related products and souvenirs developed by the Farmers' Association over the years, as well as unique products that combine the culture of the Shuili Snake Kiln. Many of these have won awards, such as the top 100 fine products from the Agricultural and Fisheries Association, making them quite distinctive and suitable for collecting and sharing. Signature products include: Mei You Jing Shen (Plum Essence), Enjoy Mei Vinegar, Mei Soy Sauce, Mei Oil Paste, Ma Ji Mei Mei (Plum Rice Cake), and Shu Xiang Mei (Fragrant Plum). Shu Xiang Mei is a handmade plum with a traditional taste, free from preservatives, designed in conjunction with the Shuili Snake Kiln. It is a representative product that combines color, aroma, and taste in Shuili's plum food offerings and is a timeless masterpiece adored by scholars and connoisseurs alike.
