Wulai Forestry Life Museum Introduction
In the early 1950s and 1960s, people from outside the Wulai area came to seek a living, primarily gathering near the railway tracks for convenience in transporting carts and logging tools, especially around the Wulai Tram Station and the timber collection site at Guishan. Originally, they lived in simple wooden shelters, but over time, they renovated these into brick houses and concrete bungalows. What began as temporary housing for tram operators transformed into a settlement with a large number of families. Due to the origin of this settlement from the gathering of tram workers, locals often referred to it as "Cheliaoping" or "Chezailiao," creating a unique communal lifestyle. Next to the tram ticket office, the Wulai Forestry Life Museum, planned by the Forestry Bureau after five years of preparation, showcases the detailed development history of Wulai's forestry. If you’re not well-acquainted with the inseparable historical ties between the Wulai tram and forestry, this museum is a great place to learn. It preserves the culture of the Wulai tram and provides the new generation with an understanding of historical sites. Through the setup of labor process models and the screening of reenactment videos, it effectively presents the history of the Wulai tram. The exhibition hall offers explanations in Mandarin, English, and Japanese, providing a space for international cultural exchange and a learning platform. In conjunction with the operation of the Wulai tram, it offers quality service spaces for experiential learning. The museum also periodically hosts DIY woodworking craft workshops, which are fun classes that both adults and children particularly enjoy!
