The village was originally the dormitories of the Chiayi Forest division of Forestry Bureau of the Taiwan Governor General Office during the Japanese rule of Taiwan.

On 26 February 2009, the Executive Yuan approved the establishment of the center.

[1] The village consists of 28 wooden Japanese-style dormitories and also Alishan Forest Club, director's official residence, guest house, public bathhouse etc.

[2] The construction of the village took the basis of the existing building in the area by renovating and dismantling the original partition walls of each building as an open space for landscaping or visitors.

[3] The village is accessible within walking distance south of Beimen Station of Alishan Forest Railway.