Zhongxing Cultural and Creative Park Introduction
The Culture and Creative Park transformed from a paper factory. Established in 1935, the Zhongxing Paper Factory was originally the "Taiwan Industry Co., Ltd." during the Japanese colonial period and later became a state-owned enterprise after the Nationalist government's takeover. At that time, it was not only the largest paper mill in Taiwan but also had the highest production in Southeast Asia. The factory ceased operations in 2001 and the park remained dormant for thirteen years until it was taken over by the Yilan County government in 2014. Through the preservation and revitalization of industrial heritage, it initiated strategies for cultural and creative applications and nurturing local roots, opening up new opportunities for the rebirth of the old Zhongxing factory buildings. Yilan's DIY Micro Cultural Creation Incubation Base. The "Zhongxing Culture and Creative Park," characterized by industrial heritage and historical buildings, has rich narratives of culture, history, and local vibrance. The park develops in various spatial phases, with the initial stage focusing on talent incubation, industry support, and collaborative art creation in the "Cultural Creation Special Zone." Through the brand spirit of "Yilan's DIY," it continuously launches annual special exhibitions, film and music promotion courses, guided tours of abandoned factory site clusters, and collaborative art activities. Visitors can not only stroll through and feel the unique historical atmosphere of the park but also, through various experiences, re-experience and understand the cultural creativity and artistic self-production "inspiration" from the heart. Gathering Creative Energy as a Local and International Exchange Platform. The transformation of the old factory into a cultural and creative park has opened a new milestone for Yilan's cultural and creative industry. In the future, it will develop into a platform for DIY experimentation, aesthetic lifestyle education, and a collaborative art and business matchmaking platform for supporting youth entrepreneurship. Through local connections and international perspectives in collaborative creation, the aim is to deeply cultivate and unleash the clustering effect of cultural creativity, bring back outstanding local talents to Yilan, and attract more creative individuals to reside in Yilan, progressively consolidating local creative energy to collectively build a "prosperous" future in cultural creativity. Transportation information.
