Hualien Sugar FactoryThe Hualien Sugar Factory is a former sugar refinery in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.HistoryThe factory was originally established as the Hualien Manufacturing Plant Dahe Factory during the Japanese rule of Taiwan in 1913. During World [War II], the factory was heavily damaged by the United States Air Force bombing. After assessment, it was decided that the factory to be restored. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, it was renamed to Hualien Sugar Factory of the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. After full restoration, the sugar production restarted in 1948. The factory finally ceased to operate in 2002.TransportationThe factory is accessible within walking distance south of Guangfu [railway station|Guangfu Station] of Taiwan Railway.