Hou Shan Highway Museum Introduction
Established in 2011, the museum was set up by the Fourth District Maintenance Engineering Office of the Directorate General of Highways to document the construction history of the Houshan Highway. It focuses on the themes of roads, bridges, and tunnels, presenting them through photographs, artifacts, and models. The museum commemorates the arduous years of road building and bridge repairing since 1949, honoring the spirit of hard work and perseverance of the predecessors while showcasing the essence of highway culture. The Fourth District Maintenance Engineering Office of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications was established on October 1, 1949, and has since endured over sixty years of experience, creating a highway miracle in Yilan and Hualien counties along the rugged and bumpy roads. The traces of past years are filled with the bittersweet stories of struggle and success. Looking back, the pioneers of the highways contributed their "wisdom" and "hard work," shouldering the historical responsibility and sacred mission of continuing the legacy, leading the office in continuous transformation and growth. Their wise and steadfast spirit serves as an exemplary model for us. To document and preserve the growth history of the Houshan Highway and pay tribute to the predecessors who toiled with simple tools to carve paths and accomplish their missions, the museum collects valuable artifacts representing the extraordinary achievements in highway construction. This collection aims to illuminate and promote highway culture, fostering the spirit of perseverance among "highway people." The museum serves as a core benchmark and learning model for new colleagues, gathering relevant historical artifacts for the establishment of the Houshan Highway Museum.
