Chi-Siang Rice Package Cultural Story House Introduction
In the past, the train ride from Hualien to Taitung took 8 hours, so the earliest Chishang rice lunch box was created for travelers to enjoy during their long journey. Initially, the lunch box was packaged in bamboo leaves and contained four triangular rice balls filled with dried meat and sour plums. Over time, it evolved into a wooden box, using rice cooked from Chishang rice, paired with pork, barbecue meat, homemade pickles, and shrimp caught from Dapo Pond. With the changing times, Chishang rice lunch box has strictly controlled its raw materials to create a richer and more diverse array of dishes, continuing the legacy of this time-honored brand with modern management. The Chishang Rice Lunch Box Cultural Story Museum features several exhibition areas, including "Historical and Cultural Area," "Farmland and Farming Tools Area," "Rice Culture Area," "Chishang Rice Lunch Box Area," and "Traditional Rice Lunch Box Area," which introduce the development and evolution of Chishang rice lunch boxes through text and images. It also houses traditional stoves and utensils used in the early days of making rice lunch boxes. Therefore, the Chishang Rice Lunch Box Museum not only offers a place for public visits but also serves multiple functions in cultural preservation and education. When visiting the Chishang Rice Lunch Box Cultural Story Museum, enjoying the rice lunch box is a highlight, and there are also many other activities to see and enjoy, making it a worthwhile travel destination to spend some time. In addition to the spacious and comfortable dining area, visitors can also sit inside a retired Taiwan Railways train carriage in front of the museum to enjoy their meal, fully immersing themselves in the nostalgic atmosphere of dining on a train, offering a more relaxed travel experience compared to eating a Chishang rice lunch box on an actual train.
