Chihshan Old Street Introduction
Ciujing (Qishan) has been an important commercial hub in southern Taiwan since the Qing Dynasty, due to its convenient transportation and rich agricultural produce, becoming a gathering place for official merchants. During the Japanese colonial period, with the rise of the sugar and banana industries, Qishan's economy boomed, and the urban landscape transformed accordingly. At that time, the economic prosperity brought by the sugar industry led to the rapid development of local commercial districts and the construction of many uniquely styled buildings, making Qishan a significant economic center on the Kaohsiung mountain line.
