The name 'Soulangh' is derived from the Siraya indigenous tribe's historical name for the Jiali area.
The complex was originally established as the Xiao-long Sugar Factory in 1906.
The site contains a collection of preserved sugar railway tracks that once connected the facility to regional cane fields.
The wooden roof trusses in the warehouses were reconstructed using traditional joinery methods to maintain historical accuracy.
The park houses a permanent gallery dedicated to the traditional Taiwanese performing art of glove puppetry.
The facility serves as a recurring host for the Soulangh Artist-in-Residence program, inviting international creators to work on-site.
Soulangh Cultural Park is a repurposed former sugar refinery complex featuring ten distinct wooden warehouse exhibition spaces. Located in Tainan’s Jiali District, it preserves the industrial legacy of the Japanese colonial-era Meiji Sugar Company. The site functions as a multi-disciplinary arts center hosting contemporary art installations, children’s museum exhibitions, and performing arts residencies. Several warehouses have been retrofitted to serve as specialized galleries for folk arts, puppets, and rotating international showcases. Large grassy lawns and preserved railway tracks remain on-site, reflecting its history as a transport hub for raw sugar. The park emphasizes cultural heritage preservation alongside accessible community engagement programs.
The wide outdoor corridor between the parallel wooden warehouse rows, which captures the symmetry and industrial architecture.
Bring a portable fan or cooling gear if visiting during the humid summer months.
Explore the smaller warehouses behind the main rows, as they often host less-crowded specialized exhibits.
Check the official website for current resident artist showcases before visiting.
Do not overlook the outdoor historical signage, which provides vital context to the site's industrial transition.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
