Dalin Sugar Factory Introduction
Dalin Sugar Factory is located next to Provincial Highway No. 1, and from afar, you can see the prominent century-old giant chimney of the Taiwan Sugar Corporation Biotechnology Center. During the Japanese colonial period, the government planned to develop a large-scale sugar industry in Taiwan, and in 1914, Dalin Sugar Factory was established, attracting a large population and earning Dalin the nickname "Immigrant Area." During the flourishing period of the sugar industry in Taiwan, Dalin Sugar Factory boosted local industries, making Dalin the most prosperous area in Chiayi County with the highest cultural standards, and it became an important spiritual symbol for local residents. With the decline of Taiwan's sugar industry, Dalin Sugar Factory was merged into Beigang Sugar Factory in 1992, becoming Beigang Sugar Factory Dalin Plant. In 1996, Dalin Sugar Factory officially ceased production, and its personnel and equipment were incorporated under Beigang Sugar Factory's management, while part of the factory area was converted into a production line for a biotech company, with most of the factory area preserved. Today, Dalin Sugar Factory is quite quiet on ordinary days, apart from the crowds of tourists and shoppers at the sales center enjoying ice treats. In the 1950s, Taiwan's sugar industry played an important role in economic development. The 3,000-kilometer transportation network constructed by Taiwan Sugar Railways resolved trade and communication issues on the island of Taiwan. It is evident that the sugar industry held a significant position in Taiwan's history. To preserve the few remaining artifacts of Taiwan's sugar industry, the Chiayi Forest District Office has provided an ancient steam locomotive and a "Pioneer 6203" railway carriage for display at the current Dalin Sugar Factory. Along with the lush green landscape and the historic Taiwan Sugar employee dormitories, the public can clearly see the traces of the history of Taiwan's sugar industry.
