Yilan’s Hottest Highlight – Siwei Fort Station

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Siwei Fort is the old name for Jiaoxi. Starting in June, a war between giants, earth demons, and wizards broke out here amid the aroma of baking.
The magic school from *Harry Potter* has been recreated here, satisfying both taste buds and magical fantasies.

Take the National Freeway No. 5 exit at Jiaoxi Interchange and head toward downtown Jiaoxi.
You’ll see a two-story bald giant – the Earth Demon – on your left,
struggling to grab a train about to depart for the magical world, trying to stop wizards from traveling to other realms for the “Luck Exchange” ritual.
This is the Siwei Fort Station, which just opened in June 2014.

The entire structure is designed like a train station, with a red phone booth next to the train to the magical world where no superhero is hiding in disguise.
It only offers drinks to quench travelers’ thirst. Behind the Earth Demon is Siwei Fort Station. “Siwei Fort” is the former name of Jiaoxi.
Once you step inside, you’ll feel like you’ve entered another world: pass through the iron-armored warrior at the entrance,
and it’s like walking into a European street steeped in magic, with faux-European wooden houses and owls everywhere.
At the very back is the dining area, with long wooden tables, chairs, and hanging lamps.
The owls in the street and the people in the paintings seem to be watching everyone’s every move.
Families or couples can try counting how many owls there are here – those who guess correctly might even get a reward from the staff.
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The place exudes the rich atmosphere of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the *Harry Potter* movies,
making you feel like you’ve become a wizard while dining here. On the streets inside the station,
you can watch chefs freshly bake bread and pastries on-site.

The chocolate soft bread, made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, not only looks eye-catching but also
has a crispy outside and soft inside, layered with different chocolate flavors, earning high praise for its taste.
In addition, the shop also offers handmade pizzas featuring Yilan cherry duck.
The handmade pizza includes cherry duck breast, pineapple, green bell peppers, colored peppers, and cheese – the smoky aroma of duck pairs perfectly with the tangy sweetness of the pineapple.

There are also local Yilan Jiaoxi specialties like kumquats, green plums, black plums, and lychees, which not only fill the air with fresh fruity aromas
but also let you enjoy the fresh fruit flesh.
Making full use of the parent company’s expertise in baking and desserts, the scene combines storytelling with specially crafted bread and pastries.
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It also provides a place for magic fans who can’t yet afford plane tickets to Japan or the UK to indulge their fantasies and take photos.

◎ Written by Lin Yiping ◎ Photography by Lin Qinghai