The site was originally a winery during the Japanese colonial era, known for producing sake and later ginseng wine.
The complex was abandoned for nearly a decade in the 1990s after production ceased, leading to its unofficial use by local arts groups.
The iconic high-rise smokestack remains on-site as a preserved symbol of the complex's industrial past.
The park's redevelopment was led by local theatre group 'Taiwanese Theatre Company' in the late 90s, which sparked the government's interest in adaptive reuse.
The venue hosts one of Taiwan's few dedicated independent film houses, the Spot-Huashan cinema.
The original factory buildings are protected as historical monuments by the Taipei City Government.
The park utilizes original rail spurs that were once used to transport goods out of the winery.
It is a frequent host of massive pop-culture exhibitions, often featuring international collaborations in animation and gaming.
Huashan 1914 Creative Park is a repurposed industrial complex that originally served as the Taihoku Sake Factory, established in 1914. It occupies a 7.2-hectare site featuring Japanese-era architectural relics characterized by brick and reinforced concrete warehouses. The park currently functions as a multidisciplinary hub for independent cinema, theater, live music, and boutique retail. Its open-air courtyards frequently host rotating art installations, outdoor pop-up markets, and large-scale cultural festivals. The site acts as a key urban revitalisation project, preserving the original factory smokestacks and steel trusses within the revitalised venue designs. Visitors can access various galleries, craft workshops, and small-scale manufacturing studios integrated into the historic structure.
The central lawn area framed by the historic red-brick facades and the towering factory chimney.
Check the official website calendar before visiting, as entire sections of the park are often cordoned off for private exhibitions or festivals.
Walk the perimeter of the red-brick warehouses to find smaller, hidden design studios that are less crowded than the main storefronts.
Visit the park on weekdays to avoid the large crowds that congregate for weekend outdoor markets and performances.
Avoid assuming every building is open to the public, as many spaces are rented out for private, ticketed exhibitions or corporate events.
