Former Hualien Prison

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Former Hualien Prison, County-level monument in Hualien City, Taiwan.

The Former Hualien Prison features remaining structures from early 20th-century penal architecture, with cells, corridors, and administrative buildings throughout the compound.

During World War II, the facility operated as Karenko camp, holding 401 Allied officers from Britain, America, Australia, and the Netherlands between 1942 and 1943.

The prison grounds include memorial plaques and informational displays that document Taiwan's transition from Japanese colonial rule through the martial law period.

Visitors can access guided tours of the facility throughout the week, learning about its multiple historical periods through preserved artifacts and photographs.

A monument installed in 2012 by the Taiwan POW Camps Memorial Society stands at the site to honor senior Allied officers who died during their imprisonment.

Location: Hualien City

GPS coordinates: 23.98459,121.60443

Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:04

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