Yilan Distillery Chia Chi Lan Liquor Museum, Liquor museum in Yilan City, Taiwan.
The Yilan Distillery Chia Chi Lan Liquor Museum documents rice wine production using historical equipment and methods displayed across two floors. The exhibits walk you through each step from raw ingredients to the finished product.
The facility was built in 1935 during Japanese colonial rule and served as a working distillery for decades. It became a museum to preserve regional distillation knowledge for future generations.
Rice wine holds a special place in local life and celebrations, with roots going back generations through family recipes and seasonal traditions. Walking through the exhibits, you notice how this craft was passed down and shaped community gatherings over time.
The museum sits near Yilan Station and opens daily with free admission for everyone. Guided tours in multiple languages help explain the production process and historical details.
Visitors can join hands-on workshops and learn how rice wine is made from start to finish. These sessions offer direct experience with techniques that have been used for generations.
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