Taipei Sugar Factory 臺北製糖所

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The Taipei Sugar Factory (aka Wanhua Sugar Factory Park, Tangbu Cultural Park 糖廍文化園區 or Taisugar Taipei Warehouse 臺糖臺北倉庫​) is a historical sugar refining Factory in Wanhua District of Taipei City. It was the only sugar refinery built north of Taoyuan during the Japanese rule. Now it has been converted into a museum and cultural center with DIY activities for kids and is a popular attraction in the area.  

Background:
In 1901, during the Japanese era, the first sugar factory in Taiwan was built in Qiaotou. At its height, it was producing 18,000 tons of sugar per year.
Established in 1911, the Taipei Sugar Factory was the only sugar refinery built north of Taoyuan during the Japanese rule. However, due to the Pacific War and the subsequent shortage of sugarcane and labor, the refinery was shut down in 1943.
After the fall of sugar production in the late 1900s, due to the reduction of available land and the growing cost of producing sugar in Taiwan, many sugar factories began to shut down.
The factory and its equipment were gradually dismantled, leaving only the warehouses, which were later used by the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. In 2003, the Taipei City Government designated three remaining warehouses and an old platform from the refinery as municipal historic sites. In 2011, the area was renamed the Tangbu Cultural Park.
Since 2000, in November each year, the Tangbu Cultural Park has hosted the annual "Bangka Sugarcane Festival 艋舺甘蔗季," which includes performances, sugarcane-cutting competitions, and various cultural activities celebrating the area's sugar industry heritage.
Due to its convenient transportation from both the MRT and TRA, the Sugar Museum has become a popular attraction. ​
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Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Please note that the museum is closed at noon from 12:30 to 1:30 and then last admission is at 4:30 PM. 
Closed Mondays

Price:
Free 

When to go:
Anytime, it never gets really crowded here.

Where to stay:
High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Nangang Marriott (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
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How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: The Museum is down the street from Wanhua TRB Station. There is limited parking nearby.
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bus/MRT: The museum is within walking distance of Longshan Temple MRT Station on the Blue Line or Wanhua TRB Station.  You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. ​​
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Map:
​Please see below:

Our Journey:

I have been to Tangbu Cultural Center once. I have visited sugar factories all over southern and eastern Taiwan, but I did not know there was once a sugar factory in Taipei. Even though it is small, there is a cool museum here and you can take photos with the sugar train. It is worth a trip if you are interested in this part of Taiwan's history. 

The brown signs point to Tangbu Cultural Park. 

The park is well kept and beautiful. 

There is a statue here to commemorate sugar farmers in northern Taiwan. 

There is also an old sugar train on display here. 

Front view of the sugar train, which says Wanhua Sugar Factory. 

View underneath the old warehouses. 

Please note that the museum is closed at noon from 12:30 to 1:30 and then closes at 4:30. 

Old map of the sugar factory. 

Displays of the history of sugar making in Taiwan. 

Old map of Taipei. 

Interactive rail game. 

More toys for kids. 

Interactive stamp making. 

Model trains and old photos. 

Diagram of the old sugar factory. 

More artifacts. The museum ​is rather small and it will not take you much time to see it all. 

View from the outside of the new cemented warehouse, which has been converted into a shared business center of some kind. 

I think this is to commemorate old Taisugar activities. 

There is also a small park behind the factory with slides and climbing equipment. 

If you have time, there is also a cool roundabout in Wanhua nearby. All the buildings are made in this curve. 

You can see more photos in the gallery above. 

You can check out our Taipei Museum Guide here. 
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Check out our family and kids guide to Taipei here.

Also be sure to check out our full guide to Taipei here. 

You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here. 

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