The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Chiayi is designed to integrate various cultural elements of art, architecture, and landscapes. Its focus is more on Asian arts and cultures. Reflective of Taiwan's diverse food history, the region offers a rich culinary blend, influenced by the indigenous Austronesian population as well as Han Chinese settlers, and Japanese rule. Chiayi's culinary scene is shaped by its agricultural abundance, including rice and an array of fruits, alongside access to fresh sea produce. All these elements contribute to the unique and varied food offerings around the museum locality.