Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park
The Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park (traditional Chinese: 新東糖廠文化園區; simplified Chinese: 新东糖厂文化园区; pinyin: Xīndōng Táng Chǎng Wénhuà Yuánqū) is a former sugar refinery which has been turned into a multi-purpose park located in Dulan Village, Donghe Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.
新東糖廠文化園區 | |
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  Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park Taiwan | |
| Location | Donghe, Taitung County, Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 22°52′20.4″N 121°13′33.0″E |
| Type | former sugar refinery |
History
The culture park used to be a private sugar refinery operating in the region which was built during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. During the World War II, the refinery was bombed.[1] After it had ceased to operation in 1991, a group of art workers moved in and revived the building with the help of Taitung County Government. It was then transformed into showrooms and studios.[2]
Architecture
The culture park consists of bed and breakfast, handicraft shop, coffee house etc. It is mostly made of pebbles, steel bars and driftwood.[3]
Events
The culture park regularly holds various events such as live concerts and dances.
References
- "Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park". Xtreme Taiwan. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- "Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park". Taitung, Taiwan's Treasure. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- "Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park". Medical Travel. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
