Taichung Creative Cultural Park is a former winery-turned-cultural venue in Taichung's South District, occupying the site of the Taichung Winery established in 1916. After the winery relocated in 1998, the site reopened in 2005 as the Taiwan Art, Design, and Architecture Center, was formally renamed the Taichung Creative Cultural Park when it began operating under that name in November 2009, and was renamed again in 2018 as the Cultural Heritage Park, Ministry of Culture — one of Taichung's most representative examples of historic building reuse.
The park occupies the former Taichung Winery, established in 1916; the winery relocated in 1998 and 16 buildings were listed as historic structures in 2002. The site reopened in June 2005 as the Taiwan Art, Design, and Architecture Center, began operating as the Taichung Creative Cultural Park in November 2009, and was renamed the Cultural Heritage Park, Ministry of Culture, on 30 July 2018; the park covers 5.6 hectares.
Highlights of Taichung Creative Cultural Park
The Taichung Winery was built in 1916 during the Japanese colonial period and was an important production centre for Taiwan's brewing industry. The complex includes brewery workshops, warehouse clusters, office buildings, and other structures, with a mix of brick and reinforced concrete construction reflecting the building techniques of different eras. After the winery relocated, the old site was transferred to the Ministry of Culture for renovation and formally opened as a creative cultural park in 2004, making it one of the earliest cultural and creative industry parks in Taiwan.
The park preserves multiple historic structures used for exhibitions, studios, and markets, with both permanent and rotating shows presenting work across visual art, design, and craft. The atmosphere is open and relaxed, and the building exteriors can be freely photographed. It suits visitors who enjoy historic architecture and a creative atmosphere.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit
Practical Information
Getting There & Hours
- Taichung Creative Cultural Park is open year-round; general admission is free, though special exhibitions may charge a separate entrance fee. Check the official website for details.
- From Taichung Railway Station, take a city bus or walk for about 15–20 minutes. By car, on-street parking and surrounding car parks are available.
Nearby Connections
- The South District pairs with Taichung Park and Confucius Temple for a north–south Taichung historic walking route.
- Wufeng Lin Family Garden is about 20–25 minutes away by car — combine for a southern Taichung historic buildings day out.
Sources: Cultural and Creative Industries Park, Ministry of Culture official website; Wikipedia entry on Taichung Cultural and Creative Industries Park. Photos to be replaced with Dio's own shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Taichung Creative Cultural Park originally?
It was the Taichung Winery, established in 1916.
When did it officially open as a cultural park?
It began operating as the Taichung Creative Cultural Park in November 2009, after first reopening in 2005 as the Taiwan Art, Design, and Architecture Center.
What is the park called today?
It was renamed the Cultural Heritage Park, Ministry of Culture, on 30 July 2018.
How large is the park?
It covers about 5.6 hectares.
Sources
- 文化部文化資產園區 - 維基百科 — 1916年建廠、2009年文創園區開放、2018年更名沿革