There is a station called "FuGung" which is one stop south from Yang Mei, where was originally named "Bo Gong"(the way Hakka people call the Earth God). In Japanese period, the station was built in 1929 for transporting the rice and it also brought the prosperity to this place. There are still some gorgeous old buildings sitting on the street in front of the station. For example the presentative western style "Lu's House" reflects the flourishing in the past. The word "Fu" in "FuGung" after renaming is also referring to the wealthy.
A group of young people renovated a century-old house where is about 3 mins walking distance to the station and it is now reopening to the public to visit. This house was a cloth shop in Japanese period and then a newspaper office before transforming. Here you will see the surprises of the amazing changes and also hear some interesting stories about FuGung.
Next to the FuGung station, there is a "25th Granary"shop which was transforming from the old red-brick granary and owned by Farmers' Association of YangMei. It sells the local agriculture products and also a café dining area for visitors to relax and enjoy the drinks.
[How to get there]
Take the train to Taiwan railway FuGung station, it is a small town where is easily to travel around by walk or youbike.
*During 2023 lantern festival, there is shuttle bus service from YangMe and FuGung station.