Pingtung Tobacco Factory 1936 Cultural Base

Attractions / Pingtung Charter Tour Attractions

Pingtung Tobacco Factory 1936 Cultural Base at No. 1, Tobacco Factory Road, Pingtung City, was originally the Pingtung Tobacco Processing Plant established in 1936—once one of Taiwan's largest tobacco processing facilities. After closing in 2002, the Pingtung County Government registered the entire site as historic buildings in 2017. It opened on February 25, 2022 as a cultural hub combining history, culture, and art, covering about 4.2 hectares.

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Must-See Exhibitions and Features

Tobacco Pavilion

Displays large machinery once used in tobacco processing, with films and interactive exhibits on the journey from leaf to finished product.

Hakka Pavilion

Focused on the Liudui Hakka culture of Pingtung, with installations and interactive walls telling stories of Hakka settlers—their traditions, daily life, and industries.

Indigenous Pavilion

Showcases Pingtung indigenous cultures and lifestyles through exhibits and hands-on experiences on faith, art, and tradition.

Immersive Pavilion

Immersive projection brings the changing seasons of Dawu Mountain to life, blending nature and culture.

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Architecture and History

• Industrial Architecture: Original factory buildings retain industrial character combined with modern design.

• Historic Building Cluster: 32 buildings are registered historic structures, documenting Pingtung's tobacco industry.

• Cultural Regeneration: Restoration and reuse transform abandoned industrial sites into a vibrant cultural base.

Visitor Information

• Address: No. 1, Tobacco Factory Road, Pingtung City

• Opening Hours:

  • Outdoor areas: Tue–Sun 09:00–21:00

  • Exhibition halls:

    • Tue–Thu 09:00–18:00

    • Fri–Sun 09:00–20:00

  • Closed Mondays

• Admission:

  • General: NT$199

  • Concession: NT$129 (students, age 65+, under 12, etc.)

  • Evening ticket: NT$99 (Fri–Sun after 17:00)

  • Free for Pingtung County residents and eligible groups

Travel Tips

• Photo Spots: Light-filtering mountain-shaped walls, catwalks, and more—great for industrial-style shots.

• Family Friendly: Rich exhibition content suits parents and children learning history and culture together.

• Nearby Attractions: Combine with Pingtung Night Market, Victory Star Village, and more for a day trip.

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Pingtung Tobacco Factory 1936 Cultural Base merges historic architecture with contemporary art—through diverse exhibitions and interactive experiences, it showcases Pingtung's rich cultural heritage for history buffs and photo lovers alike.

 

 

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