Zuecheng Cultural Park (Suan Tou Sugar Factory) Introduction
The garlic candy factory was established in 1906 and was the third largest sugar factory in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period. Due to flooding caused by Typhoon Nari in 2001, the sugar production equipment was severely damaged, leading to the cessation of sugar production and a gradual transition to the leisure industry—developing into a tourist attraction known as the "Sugarcane Cultural Park." The park combines the unique "Sugarcane Train" of Taiwan Sugar Corporation, featuring the century-old sugar factory as its biggest highlight. Although the machines have stopped operating, the factory has planned a visitor route, showcasing items such as cane boards and molasses. Through guided tours, visitors can clearly understand the sugar production process. The garlic candy factory is a quaint wooden structure where visitors can ride the Sugarcane Train for an outing. The train departs from the station and travels toward Taibao and Nanjing, with tour guides explaining the rural scenery along the way, including the gradually decreasing white sugarcane fields. The park also features ancient architecture for visitors to admire, providing a deep sense of the progress in life. At the end of 2004, a new attraction, the Eco Park, was completed in the area, which also serves outdoor educational functions. The factory offers many unique and authentic ice treats worth trying, such as garlic red bean popsicles, sugarcane red bean icy treats, coix seed and sour plum popsicles, and other special flavors that will leave a lasting impression!
