The century-old historic site, a major filming location of the Golden Horse Award-winning film The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful, is right here.

By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wen-lin | Compiled & Reported

The Taiwanese film The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful delivered an outstanding performance at the Golden Horse Awards. Not only did lead actress Wei Ying-hung, who played "Madam Tang," win Best Actress, but up to two-thirds of the movie was also filmed in Kaohsiung, boosting the city's tourism alongside the film’s popularity.

The most frequently used filming location in The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful — "Madam Tang’s Residence" — was shot in the old dormitories of the Qiaotou Sugar Refinery. As Taiwan’s first modern mechanized sugar factory, it is also a site of great historical significance from the Japanese colonial era. Fans visiting Kaohsiung to explore the filming spots can enjoy a deeper experience as the locations are enriched with historical background stories.

In addition to well-preserved relics such as the sugar mill, Japanese-style wooden houses, air-raid shelters, and red-brick water towers, Qiaotou Sugar Refinery also features structures like the community office and clubhouse from the Japanese colonial period. These sites not only hold historical value but were also built by the Japanese in imitation of Dutch colonial architecture in Southeast Asia. With their elevated foundations, colonnades, and continuous archways inspired by European styles, they offer even more distinctive charm.

If you want to explore the filming locations of the Golden Horse Award-winning film The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful, don’t miss the Qiaotou Sugar Refinery in Kaohsiung. It’s a great place to view the scenic spots while reliving scenes from the movie.
 
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Qiaotou Sugar Refinery
Address: No. 24, Sugar Factory Road, Qiaotou District, Kaohsiung City
Telephone: 07-6119299 #5
 

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