Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park. The old Hualien Distillery, located on Zhonghua Road in Hualien City, was formerly known as the "Hualien Port Branch of the Taiwan Governor-General's Monopoly Bureau Hualien Distillery," primarily producing red wine and rice wine. The old Hualien Distillery, located on Zhonghua Road in Hualien City, was formerly known as the "Hualien Port Branch of the Taiwan Governor-General's Monopoly Bureau Hualien Distillery," primarily producing red wine and rice wine. It ceased its over sixty-year history of wine production in 1988 when the distillery relocated. Later, the Council for Cultural Affairs took over and, in collaboration with private investment, renovated and operated it, transforming it into the current "Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park," aiming to continue brewing the mellow essence of culture and creativity from the historical foundation of the old distillery. The Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park is one of the five major cultural and creative industry parks promoted by Taiwan. The park boasts a vast area, and the former winery buildings still stand. The unadorned cement structures and Japanese cypress wood, after a long period of dormancy, exude even more charm, making them must-see photo opportunities for visitors. After renovation, the factory buildings within the park have been transformed into art spaces, featuring exhibition halls, small theaters, warehouses, and offices, all showcasing a blend of nostalgia and modernity. It is also the venue for many of Hualien's important artistic and cultural activities. In addition to hosting cultural events, the Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park prioritizes driving the local cultural and creative industries. The park is home to many small shops filled with contemporary lifestyle aesthetics, with each space being a symbiotic environment where different small businesses merge. Markets are also held irregularly on weekends, making it Hualien's most vibrant hub for cultural and creative endeavors.
Address: 花蓮縣花蓮市中華路144號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Hualien