Step into the retro scenes of "A Touch of Green" – Ride a sugarcane train and enjoy shaved ice at Chiayi Sugar Factory
▲A nearly century-old
Reporter Chen Hanyin / Reported and photographed in Chiayi
Holding a bowl of red bean milk ice, its sweet and nostalgic flavor takes you back to the golden age of Taiwan’s sugar industry. The Suantou Sugar Refinery Cultural Park, located in Liujiao Township, Chiayi County, was formerly known as the “Suantou Sugar Factory.” During the Japanese colonial period, it was the third-largest sugar factory in Taiwan. Visitors can ride the vintage
▲Admission to the park is free; full fare for the
▲Two scoops of red bean ice plus one bowl for NT$35.
The Suantou Sugar Refinery Cultural Park spans 22 hectares and is mainly divided into areas including sugar industry exhibits, railway displays, historic staff dormitories, and the
▲Ride the little train to explore the century-old sugar factory.
▲Enjoy a breezy journey through the old sugar factory area.
The
▲The Suantou Station has been preserved in its original form.
▲Even the retro interior furnishings of the station have plenty of charm.
▲A vintage blackboard for keeping records.
Narrow-gauge train fare: Full fare NT$100, NT$80 for elementary and junior high students, NT$50 for preschoolers (10% group discount)
Suantou Station has a history of 100 years and retains the original wooden structure of its time, exuding a strong retro vibe. It is also open to visitors for tours. History enthusiasts shouldn’t miss this spot. A total of 12 staff dormitories built during the Japanese colonial period have been preserved. These low wooden houses are like stepping back into history—the home of the teacher’s wife in the TV drama “The Victory” was filmed here. Anyone wanting to experience Japanese-style nostalgia should definitely come here.
▲“The Victory” was filmed here.
▲These retro Japanese-style dormitories look artsy in any photo.
Suantou Sugar Refinery Cultural Park
Address: No. 1, Gongchang Village, Liujiao Township, Chiayi County
Business hours: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM daily, open all year round
Bicycle rental: Starting from NT$100 *depending on bike type
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