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Inside the Yilan County Cultural Center on Fuxing Road, this museum, known as the "Taiwan Theater Center," mainly collects materials related to Gaozi Opera, with Puppet Theater as a secondary focus. The museum has a rich collection and provides detailed introductions on the evolution, preservation, research, and promotion of Taiwan's folk theater and local music. The museum also features a transparent film cultural area, traditional theater stages, and models of local and modern Gaozi Opera theaters, as well as a viewing room and an area introducing musical tunes, allowing visitors to easily understand Gaozi Opera through various methods. Gaozi Opera A form of Fujianese language opera that is based on folk songs and incorporates music, movements, costumes, and props from other opera genres. It is the most popular traditional opera in Taiwan. Puppet Theater A form of drama performed by people manipulating puppets. This form of drama was already popular in ancient China, and there are many types. However, in Taiwan, only the string puppet is seen. The name "Kenting" originated in the third year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1877 AD), when the Qing government's Bureau of Pacification recruited many strong men from the Chaozhou area in Guangdong to develop this area. To commemorate these hardworking pioneers, who started from scratch to develop the land, this place was named "Kenting" (meaning "pioneer laborers"). Kenting National Park is located on the southern side of the Hengchun Peninsula at the southern tip of Taiwan. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is the only national park in Taiwan that covers both land and sea areas, as well as the only tropical region on the main island of Taiwan. Its unique terrain, abundant flora and fauna, and unique customs and traditions not only serve as a natural museum for conservation, research, and environmental education, but also as a pleasant place for leisure and tourism. The park's exquisite and varied scenery, such as Nanren Lake, Longluan Tan, Datashanshan, and the Sail Stone, have made Kenting the first national park announced to be established in Taiwan. Kenting has rich natural resources, a warm climate, beautiful scenery, and convenient transportation, attracting about four million tourists every year who come to experience its natural environment. The resources are precious and abundant. Due to its tropical climate, there are many plant species, including many representative ones that require proper care. In this rich plant environment, Kenting nurtures a variety of wildlife, such as the Formosan sika deer, the Formosan macaque, and the black-faced spoonbill, which add vitality to the beautiful scenery of Kenting. Stargazing, listening to the sound of the waves, and using the park's trail system and visitor center will offer a journey to Kenting National Park that combines intellectual and emotional experiences.