Taiwan Sugar Museum, Food museum in Ciaotou District, Taiwan
The Taiwan Sugar Museum is a food museum in Ciaotou District that focuses on the story of sugar production. The exhibitions display original machinery, processing techniques, and the equipment used to transform sugar cane into refined product.
The building was originally built as a sugar refinery factory in 1901 during Japanese rule. It remained operational until 1999, when declining global sugar prices forced its closure.
The place shows how sugar shaped the region and what role the industry played in people's daily lives over time. Old photographs and objects on display tell the story of this connection to the community.
The museum is easily accessible by train and open on most days, allowing visitors to explore the exhibitions at their own pace. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the tour paths through the facility are quite long.
The museum preserves a working production line from the early 1900s that shows how sugar cane was processed from start to finish. Visitors can see how each machine was part of a larger system that powered the entire region.
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