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In the past, the train journey from Hualien to Taitung required 8 hours, so the earliest Chi-Shang rice balls were created to allow train passengers to enjoy a meal during the long trip. Initially wrapped in bamboo leaves, these rice balls consisted of four triangular rice portions filled with dried meat and sour plums. Over time, they evolved into wooden box packaging, using rice grown in Chi-Shang, combined with ingredients like pork belly, braised pork, traditionally fermented soy sauce vegetables, and shrimp caught from Dapo Pool. As times changed, Chi-Shang rice balls maintained strict control over raw materials, creating richer and more diverse flavors through modernized business practices, thus continuing the legacy of this time-honored brand. The Chi-Shang Rice Ball Cultural Story House is divided into multiple exhibition zones: the "Historical and Cultural Zone (歷山文化區)," "Agricultural Field and Tools Zone (農田農具區)," "Rice Culture Zone (稻米文化區)," "Chi-Shang Rice Ball Zone (池上飯包區)," and "Traditional Rice Ball Zone (古早飯包區)." These zones use textual and pictorial information to introduce the historical development of Chi-Shang rice balls over the years, while also preserving traditional stove equipment used in early rice ball production. Therefore, the Chi-Shang Rice Ball Museum not only serves as a cultural attraction for visitors but also fulfills cultural preservation and educational functions. Visiting the Chi-Shang Rice Ball Cultural Story House, besides enjoying the rice balls as a central highlight, offers diverse sights and activities, making it an ideal stop for a short detour. Additionally, beyond the spacious and comfortable dining area, visitors can dine inside a retired Taiwan Railway train carriage located at the museum's entrance, fully experiencing a nostalgic train ambiance. Sitting in the retired train car and savoring Chi-Shang rice balls creates a sense of pleasant journey atmosphere more vividly than eating on an actual moving train.