Nanjing Sugar Factory Leisure Plaza Introduction
After World War II, sugar was one of Taiwan's main industries and a key export product. Due to the favorable climate and soil conditions for sugarcane cultivation in the Chiayi region, one of the three major sugar factories at the time, the Nanjing Sugar Factory, was established in Shuishang Township, Chiayi County. Founded by the Toyo Sugar Co., Ltd. in 1908, it had a sugar production facility capable of crushing 3,200 tons of sugarcane daily, producing 20,000 tons of top-grade granulated sugar annually. Along with the booming sugar industry, Shuishang once thrived, but unfortunately, after the decline of the sugar industry, its glory faded. With the loss of market competitiveness in sugar production, the Nanjing Sugar Factory has actively transformed, now developing in a diversified direction. In addition to the original "sugarcane production" and "pig farming" businesses moving towards mechanized farming and specialized management, it has developed several transformation projects, including the butterfly orchid industry, which has established an excellent reputation internationally. The sugar factory area has been planned to include a modern leisure sales area selling Taiwan Sugar products. The factory's variety of flavors of shaved ice is delicious and inexpensive, often attracting many tourists, making the sales area always bustling with visitors. Adjacent to the sales area, there are also flower exhibition areas and children's recreational play areas, providing visitors with a variety of options. The leisure plaza at the sugar factory also features displays of old locomotives, retired tanks, aircraft, and anti-aircraft guns, as well as a barbecue area for public recreation and a childhood tunnel for children's exploration. Located conveniently across from Nanjing Train Station, the Nanjing Sugar Factory offers not only delicious ice desserts but also a chance to experience its historical transformation, with large shady trees, old buildings, and sugarcane carts, providing a nostalgic charm.
