Add this sugar factory to the list of places to check out in Wanhua District. The one and only sugar factory in northern Taipei has stopped operating in 1942, and now, after a facelift, it is ready to meet the visitors with its refurbished appearance. Listed as part of the historical sites, the now "Tangbu Cultural Park" allows people to open up their eyes and minds to fully understand the history of sugar production in Taiwan.

For some, this Taiwan Sugar Corporation's sugar train has got to be one of the most iconic vehicles in the early years of Taiwan, and now, the only sugar manufacturer in Taipei has turned into "Tangbu Cultural Park".

In the park, many sugar-making machines are displayed from the early days, along with the products of that time.

Taipei Sugar Factory was established at Wanhua District in 1908, it was the first sugar factory in the north of Taiwan and was discontinued in 1942.

Afterwards, it has turned into a warehouse, and it was also where the name Tangbu Borough at Wanhua District came from.

Since then, the locals have been fighting against the government and Taiwan Sugar Corporation to preserve this place.

Finally, after many years of effort, this place is now listed as a historical site in Taipei City, and has been turned into a cultural park. Starting this year, it has been opened to public.

This is not just good news for the locals who fought for the site, but moreover, for those workers who worked at the site.

Within this park, there are three warehouses, which have been turned into various exhibit centers including performing classrooms for Ming Hway Yuan Arts and Cultural Group. In the future, this area will also be available to all local art and cultural groups to keep this sweet part of the history alive and thriving.