Chihshang Story House Introduction
The Chishang Fault is a well-known earthquake fault in eastern Taiwan, extending from the southeast of Ruisui in Hualien to the southeast of Chishang, especially around Jinyuan Village in Chishang. It is experiencing continuous tectonic movement, rising nearly three centimeters in height each year, making it one of the most active and visibly prominent fault zones in the world, and it has become a focal point for both domestic and international earthquake research. The Chishang Hakka Cultural Industry Exchange Center (also known as the Earth Cow Museum) was formerly the Chishang Visitor Center managed by the East Taiwan National Scenic Area Administration, integrating academic research with tourism operations. The second floor of the Earth Cow Museum will complement the five crustal deformation measurement instruments set up by the Academia Sinica in the area, providing environmental education information to the public as well as serving international academic needs. The first floor features various permanent exhibitions and regularly hosts Hakka cultural events, promoting Hakka culture while also highlighting the local geological characteristics, creating a unique travel highlight with a local flavor!
