Vice President Hsiao Visits 3 Attractions in Chiayi, Affirms Cultural Asset Preservation Achievements
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited multiple forestry and historical spots in Chiayi, praising the city's efforts in combining cultural asset preservation with tourism development.
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(CNA Reporter Wen Gui-hsiang, Taipei, 24th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim went to Chiayi City this afternoon accompanied by DPP Legislator Wang Mei-hui, visiting attractions such as the Chiayi Garage Park, Beimen Station, and Hinoki Village. She gained a first-hand understanding of the preservation achievements of the forestry railway and historical buildings, and affirmed the local efforts in cultural asset preservation and revitalization, showcasing the developmental results of combining tourism with cultural heritage.
The Presidential Office issued a press release in the evening stating that Vice President Hsiao went to Chiayi in the afternoon accompanied by Wang Mei-hui, visiting well-known local attractions including the Chiayi Garage Park, Beimen Station, and Hinoki Village, and affirmed Chiayi City's efforts and achievements in cultural asset preservation.
The Vice President first arrived at the Chiayi Garage Park, visited the newly built "Formosensis" Alishan Forestry Railway train, and boarded the train cars made of Taiwanese red cypress and yellow cedar to experience the results of combining forestry culture with tourism features.
Subsequently, the Vice President proceeded to the city-designated historical site, Beimen Station, to view the old station building crafted from Alishan's endemic red cypress and understand the historical appearance of the Alishan Forest Railway's starting point and freight distribution center. The Vice President then visited Hinoki Village to see the old Japanese-style official residences restored using traditional Japanese construction methods, experiencing firsthand the results of cultural asset preservation and reuse, and enjoying the unique "Wood Capital" atmosphere of the area.
The Vice President also posted on Facebook, sharing a photo of herself riding pillion on a scooter driven by Wang Mei-hui, who was nominated by the DPP to run for Chiayi City Mayor. Vice President Hsiao noted, "Ah-Hui rides this scooter that has been in service for 20 years with very steady skills, everyone rest assured."
The Vice President thanked Wang Mei-hui for inviting her on a cultural mini-tour of Chiayi. From the Chiayi Garage Park and Beimen Station to Hinoki Village, all are achievements of Chiayi combining forestry culture and local characteristics. Of course, there are also various local delicacies. It's delicious and fun, and she invited everyone to come to Chiayi to experience the Wood Capital filled with the scent of cypress.
(CNA Reporter Wen Gui-hsiang, Taipei, 24th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim went to Chiayi City this afternoon accompanied by DPP Legislator Wang Mei-hui, visiting attractions such as the Chiayi Garage Park, Beimen Station, and Hinoki Village. She gained a first-hand understanding of the preservation achievements of the forestry railway and historical buildings, and affirmed the local efforts in cultural asset preservation and revitalization, showcasing the developmental results of combining tourism with cultural heritage.
The Presidential Office issued a press release in the evening stating that Vice President Hsiao went to Chiayi in the afternoon accompanied by Wang Mei-hui, visiting well-known local attractions including the Chiayi Garage Park, Beimen Station, and Hinoki Village, and affirmed Chiayi City's efforts and achievements in cultural asset preservation.
The Vice President first arrived at the Chiayi Garage Park, visited the newly built "Formosensis" Alishan Forestry Railway train, and boarded the train cars made of Taiwanese red cypress and yellow cedar to experience the results of combining forestry culture with tourism features.
Subsequently, the Vice President proceeded to the city-designated historical site, Beimen Station, to view the old station building crafted from Alishan's endemic red cypress and understand the historical appearance of the Alishan Forest Railway's starting point and freight distribution center. The Vice President then visited Hinoki Village to see the old Japanese-style official residences restored using traditional Japanese construction methods, experiencing firsthand the results of cultural asset preservation and reuse, and enjoying the unique "Wood Capital" atmosphere of the area.
The Vice President also posted on Facebook, sharing a photo of herself riding pillion on a scooter driven by Wang Mei-hui, who was nominated by the DPP to run for Chiayi City Mayor. Vice President Hsiao noted, "Ah-Hui rides this scooter that has been in service for 20 years with very steady skills, everyone rest assured."
The Vice President thanked Wang Mei-hui for inviting her on a cultural mini-tour of Chiayi. From the Chiayi Garage Park and Beimen Station to Hinoki Village, all are achievements of Chiayi combining forestry culture and local characteristics. Of course, there are also various local delicacies. It's delicious and fun, and she invited everyone to come to Chiayi to experience the Wood Capital filled with the scent of cypress.