When people in Taiwan hear the name "Mailiao", those who know the place immediately think of the township's industrial park, oil refinery, and coal-fired power plant. But when locals hear the name, they instead picture the historical treasures found all around their home. The town now known for its smokestacks was once instead a thriving port with international trade, and beautiful historic buildings still recall that bygone age. The town's money back its heyday even attracted the best artisans and craftsmen from across the Taiwan Strait. In temples and old buildings, the were commissioned to leave behind carvings, and this is the only place in Taiwan where you can appreciate the work of these masters. Ms. Wu of the local cultural preservation society guides us through the town's past and its heritage in this week's edition of Curious John.