Yilan Winery | Yilan Attraction

Yilan Winery is the home of Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation's Yilan plant, best known for producing Gold Medal Taiwan Beer. The factory grounds include an exhibition area and a retail shop; some of the old factory buildings have been converted into creative-industry spaces. Within Yilan City's historic old city area, it is a site where industrial history and consumer experience come together.

Highlights of Yilan Winery

The Yilan Winery traces its origins to a brewery established during the Japanese colonial era, taken over by the Taiwan Provincial Tobacco and Wine Monopoly Bureau after the war and developed into the present-day Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation's Yilan plant. The factory grounds are sizeable, retaining part of the Japanese colonial-era building structure; the brick architecture has a distinctive industrial-age character. The on-site exhibition area explains the brewing process and the winery's history — a concrete illustration of Taiwan's monopoly system and the development of the liquor industry.

The plant's retail shop sells various Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor products, including Yilan plant exclusives and specialty items that hold appeal for certain shoppers. Some factory space is opened for creative events or markets, though these are not regular exhibitions — check event announcements before visiting. The overall site is not large; a general visit covers the main areas in about 30–60 minutes.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

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On-Site Tasting and ShoppingThe retail shop stocks factory-direct products; you can choose and purchase Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor goods on the spot. Tasting sessions are offered at select times — follow on-site rules.

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Observe the Japanese Colonial Factory BuildingsThe brick factory buildings and industrial structures such as the chimney are the site's historical highlights. Look around the exterior to spot the layered traces of different construction periods.

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Learn About the Brewery's History in the Exhibition AreaThe exhibition area covers the winery's evolution from the Monopoly Bureau era to the present day, as well as an overview of the Gold Medal beer production process.

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Watch for Creative Market EventsThe grounds host occasional creative markets or seasonal events. Check the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation Yilan plant's official announcements before visiting to stay on top of the schedule.

Practical Information

Getting There

Located on Jiucheng South Road in Yilan City, next to Yilan County History Museum; about a 15–20-minute walk from Yilan Train Station.
On-site parking is limited; arriving by public transit or on foot is recommended. Street parking can be found in the surrounding area.
Opening hours and visiting rules are subject to Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation's official announcements — confirm before you go.

Nearby Connections

Yilan County History Museum and Yilan Governance Memorial Hall are both within walking distance — combining them creates a half-day cultural route along Jiucheng South Road.
Zhaoying Temple is about a 10-minute walk away; the temple and winery offer an interesting cultural contrast to explore in one visit.

Source: Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation Yilan plant public information and on-site materials. Photos pending Dio's on-location shoot.

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