A Zone

Converted from the old Hualien Winery complex of just over three hectares, A-Zone is now a creative park and cultural hub where the former 26 warehouses are open to the public as exhibition spaces, performance venues, restaurants, shops and tourist information center. The winery used to produce saké during the Japanese Colonial Era, and the quaint charms of its Japanese architecture are fortunately retained, making A-Zone a highly raved hotspot in the city of Hualien.

There is a lot to do here. Check out some local bands in the former packing house, which is now a live house where indie music is free to be expressed. If you are more interested in the local art scenes, head to the art gallery that was converted from the old lab where the recipes for rice wines were once perfected. You will also find several shops selling locally made products, everything from fashion items to antiques, music, artworks, and many more. If you ever get hungry, just so you know, the old admin building now houses a Western-themed restaurant named Andante Bistro. What’s worth noting is that Andante House provides 13 separate cabins in a Japanese setting, all of which are fully-equipped with parlors, bedrooms and Japanese gardens, to those who would like to experience how it is like to live like a real Japanese.