Nanzhou Sugar Factory Introduction
Nanzhou Sugar Factory, originally known as Donggang Sugar Factory, is the southernmost sugar factory in Taiwan. During the heyday of the sugar industry, the factory area was filled with sugarcane fields and long rows of small trains. As the sugar industry declined, Nanzhou Sugar Factory gradually faced difficulties, and after deciding to stop production, it transformed into a tourist attraction in 2003, slowly becoming a popular leisure destination in southern Taiwan. Nanzhou Tourist Sugar Factory has many recreational facilities, including a koi pond, water play area, flower area, barbecue area, earthen kiln area, camping site, mini train, and historical architecture area, each offering different fun experiences. In the flower area, there are vast fields of sunflowers and cosmos flowers in various colors—red, yellow, pink, and purple—creating a vibrant scene. Walking through the flower sea, accompanied by golden sunlight and gentle breezes, is both romantic and poetic. Visiting the architectural complex and production equipment in the factory provides the best insight into the history of the sugar factory. From the warehouses, rail tracks, to the oxidized and rusty surfaces of the sugarcane unloading machine, one can see how these old facilities have weathered time. The refurbished facilities in the factory further highlight their retired value. Visitors need not worry about getting exhausted from walking in the vast area; a specially planned Green Avenue, fragrant with coffee and accompanied by music, offers a place to take a break. The earthen kiln is the most unique facility at Nanzhou Sugar Factory, perfect for urbanites who have never experienced traditional barbecue methods. From digging holes, collecting stones, building the kiln, to burning wood and covering it with soil, it tests the patience and agility of the participants. Nanzhou Sugar Factory is also very considerate, providing barbecue ingredient reservations to spare visitors the hassle of bringing their own supplies. If assembling the earthen kiln becomes challenging, visitors can request the guidance of a kiln master. Missing such a rare barbecue experience would be quite a pity!
