Built in 1926, the Daxi Tea Factory covers an area of 1,670 square feet. It is hidden in some quiet alleys, and the architecture is a fusion of Taiwanese, Japanese, and British styles. At that time, Taiwanese tea was prosperous. It was a time when tea was regarded as "black gold". To meet the huge demand for export, the spatial design shows a lot of ingenuity and environmentally-friendly ideas. Back then, the old tea factory operated with three shifts and machines running around the clock. It was filled with Nittoh black tea, of which the annual output reached as much as 600 gross tons, and yet such supply still fell short of demand.
Taiwan’s tea industry flourished from the mid-19th century onward, with “Formosa Tea” standing alongside sugar and camphor as one of the island’s famed “Three Treasures.” The Oriental Beauty Tea Culture Museum of Taiwan is a nationally recognized cultural venue dedicated to this important heritage, featuring exhibitions on tea culture and immersive experiences in tea production, all rooted in the richness of Hakka traditions.
This itinerary also includes a hands-on Lei Cha (pounded tea) DIY session, where participants will explore the ingredients and engage their senses in a unique culinary experience—offering a warm and authentic taste of Taiwan’s local culture.
Xpark
The concept of “Xpark” is to create a parallel universe full of mystery, where the reality and unreality are intersected.
Xpark strives to create the best environment for species who live in different places on the earth by recreating temperatures, humidity, aroma and sound to mimic different living environments with combination of technology and performance. Customers are not just only seeing the species through the glass but with 360-degree panoramic immersive experience which make customers have the feeling of virtually being in the environment.
Gloria Outlet
Gloria Outlet is the first American-style open-air outlet mall in Taiwan. It has brought together over 285 international brands along with a diverse food court. It offers comfortable open-air walkways and daily discount deals.