Shanxi Pond beside the Cultural Center Introduction
On this day in history - 【Shan Chi】 Taiwan's timber distribution center - During the Japanese occupation, due to the development of the Alishan timber industry, the population of Chiayi City doubled and prospered rapidly, becoming Taiwan's timber distribution hub. The current location of the City Cultural Center was once the site of the largest 【Shan Chi】 Alishan Railway construction, which later established a timber storage pond for soaking and preserving timber, particularly cypress wood, hence also known as Cypress Pond. The pond is surrounded by trees, providing dense shade and a refreshing breeze, with the scent of cypress wafting through the air. Anglers can enjoy fishing in this serene environment, making it a perfect leisure destination. Today, the Chiayi City Cultural Bureau actively enriches its various activities with arts and culture, aiming to inherit the cultural spirit of the historic Jiluo and create new cultural developments in Chiayi, encouraging community participation in cultural construction and allowing everyone to appreciate performances, thereby improving the quality of life in the Chiayi area.
