Once the Alishan Forest Railway departs Chiayi Station, it's first official station on the Alishan line is Beimen Station in Chiayi City. Years ago, timber was a booming industry. Trees were brought down from the mountains by this line and stored in the Shanchi area near what is now the Cultural Bureau. As a legacy of the timber industry during the Japanese era, Japanese-style houses made from Taiwan cypress still remain. In 2014, Taiwan's first forest cultural and creative park, Hinoki Village, was built. This is the largest complex of Japanese-era buildings in Taiwan. Each house has a different design, and is home to many elements of cultural and creative interest. The park also includes a bazaar and other items of environmental, forestry and cultural interest.
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