Madou Sugar Factory, Sugar refinery in Madou District, Taiwan
The Madou Sugar Factory is a red brick industrial complex built from 1906 that spans a large area and preserves old machinery and administrative buildings from the early production era. The site shows how sugar manufacturing was organized at that time, with different workshops and storage halls still visible today.
The factory was established in 1906 during Japanese colonial rule and became an important sugar production center for Taiwan. Operations ended in 1999, marking the conclusion of nearly a century of manufacturing history.
The former factory buildings now host the Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center, where artists regularly display their works in different spaces. The site has become a gathering place for creative people who blend industrial heritage with contemporary art.
The site is most easily reached by public transportation and offers multiple walking paths to explore the various buildings. Visitors should bring water and sun protection, as large sections of the complex are outdoors and the paths can be quite long.
A tunnel formed by dense greenery about 100 meters long winds through the factory grounds and connects the different historical structures together. This green pathway creates a more pleasant walking route between the former production areas and makes the visit more enjoyable.
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