[2025 Chiayi City Attraction] Travel Guide for Chiayi Old Prison (Updated Jul)

#National Historic Site Chiayi Old Prison #Free Ticket Attractions It seems that many attractions in Chiayi are closed at noon. It was almost 13:30 when I drove over after lunch. Surprisingly, there were quite a lot of tourists waiting at the door. There are also Japanese/European and American tourists! Japanese colonial style architecture, started in 1922 There will be special tour guides at certain times. Those who are interested can pay attention Not all areas are open. Many areas are not open. The overall feeling is not gloomy, it is quite bright Then the weather was hot But in the building, there is no air conditioning or fans, and it is not stuffy. It's amazing Ten people were crammed into a cell. The child said it was so small and pitiful. I said they were imprisoned because they did bad things. The first place we visited was the women's dormitory, and finally there was a game room. If a female prisoner gives birth, the baby will be raised here. I feel a little sad for the child☹️ There are also bathhouses, studios, etc. There is a phone in the visiting room, which makes me feel like I am visiting a prisoner, but in fact, it is not connected at all🤣 The warden's office is quite impressive. There is also a playground for playing in the breeze #Not open There are also plaques and models of prisons across Taiwan I think it's pretty cool. The design and style are quite different. Feeling a bit knowledgeable I also bought some souvenirs at the sales department before leaving. Haha I've always heard that prison egg rolls are very famous I didn't expect to buy it here. $160 a pack is not cheap. Although I don't know how much a pack of Fuyixuan costs now But the quantity is OK and the taste is solid. It's okay to try it out~ #MayGoodDestinations2025 #NationalHistoricSite #ChiayiAttractions #FreeAdmission #Prison #Parenting

There is free parking and no admission fee. There are regular guides, but there are no guides during the epidemic. Opening hours: 09:30 to 12:00 and 13:30-16:00 every day, so as not to disappoint. Closed on Monday. There is a free parking area next to the main gate, but there are not many parking spaces, about 10 small cars can be parked. It is even darker on cloudy days. The solitary cells in the prison really make people afraid of committing crimes. The crowded and small space. The overall building is well preserved. It seems that time has stopped here. There are also handmade snacks by prisoners here. The ingredients are good and very affordable. The "Almond Tiles" are only 90 yuan for a large package, and the "Handmade Egg Rolls" with enough portions are 150 yuan, which is also very popular! There are also Q cakes, chocolate cakes, etc. #古迹

As time went by, the Chiayi Prison during the Japanese occupation period had long since withdrawn from its role of counseling, educating, and correcting prisoners. Instead, it became a tourist attraction in Chiayi City, giving visitors a different kind of vigilance and imagination. The narrow space of less than one square meter with a toilet in the corner is a personal detention room, a reception room separated by a glass iron window... heavy door locks, long flickering cells... and people are endlessly introspective. #Jingsi #Historical Monuments

Prison is often a mysterious place. Those who have been there don't want to go there again in their lifetime, but those who have not been there are often curious about the environment inside the prison. Currently, in addition to Green Island, Taiwan has open prisons for visits. The next is the Chiayi Old Prison. I saw many bloggers introducing visiting here on the Internet. I came here with curiosity and saw the prison environment in the past Japanese occupation era. It was full of depression! Before the epidemic, I visited Phnom Penh Prison in Cambodia. The environment in Cambodia is not as depressing as here. I don't know why, but I feel uncomfortable when I walk in. I feel like I drove here to find something uncomfortable 💰Per capita consumption: 0 💞Reason for recommendation: Not recommended 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: Totally unpleasant 📍Address: Chiayi Old Prison

#Spring0yenTrip I went to the Chiayi Old Prison (Prison Museum). This prison, built during the Japanese colonial period, is now open to the public as a museum. The first thing you see when you enter is the unique radial structure of the prison cells. It reminded me of my visit to Abashiri Prison. Inside the facility, you can learn about prison life and the work of the prisoners at the time, and it was particularly impressive to see that the guardhouse and factory remain as they were. It was interesting to learn about the history little by little while listening to the guide's explanations. In addition, the wooden corridors and ceilings were incredibly beautiful, and the architectural beauty was so great that it was hard to believe it was just a prison. It was a place where the influence of the Japanese colonial period remains strong, and it was a very valuable experience for me, a history lover. It is easily accessible from Chiayi City, and I feel that visiting here gave me a deeper experience of Taiwanese history.

Visit experience Walking into the Chiayi Old Prison is like traveling through time and entering a space where history has settled. This prison, built during the Japanese colonial period, is not only one of the few intact prison buildings still in existence in Taiwan, but also a witness to the changes in the social system. Meditations on history and architecture The architectural structure of the old Chiayi Prison is unique, with a pentagram-shaped radial design. This design allows supervisors to observe each cell from the center, demonstrating the planning and order of prison management at the time. The mottled marks on the walls, the heavy iron doors, and the narrow cells all make people imagine the days that the prisoners spent here in the past. How do they cope with lengthy prison sentences? How does the mood change? Imprisonment versus freedom The existence of prisons makes people think deeply about the meaning of freedom. Being trapped in a small cell, able to only see the outside world through a tiny slit, the feeling of being restricted makes people realize the value of freedom. I also thought about the restrictions I face in life—maybe not prison, but are our hearts sometimes also trapped by some invisible shackles? Observe quietly and feel the space During the visit, I tried to slow down and quietly feel the atmosphere of the space. When the sunlight shines through the iron bars onto the ground, and when the wind blows gently through the corridor, the tranquility brings a wonderful feeling, like a silent narration. Prison is not just a place of punishment, it can also be a turning point in some people's lives. Here, some people lose their freedom while others find themselves. Conclusion The visit to the old Chiayi Prison gave me awe for history and made me reflect on the value of freedom. When I walked out of the prison, the sunshine and broad vision made me cherish every moment even more, because true freedom is not only the liberation of the body, but also the freedom of the mind.

#WinHongKongTickets I want to go to Hong Kong and buy lots of Jenny Bear cookies! The Chiayi Old Prison was built during the Japanese occupation period. It was an important legal center in central and southern Taiwan in the past. It has now become a national monument. The museum displays a large number of simulated conditions of past prison cells and restraints, weapons rooms, and playgrounds, restoring the conditions of the prison at that time. It is a rare museum with legal education significance. There are also dormitory settlements for past search personnel around it, and people still live there. The visit is free and you can enter freely during opening hours.

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Before I went to Chiayi, I only knew about the Hinoki Village. This time I made a sudden visit and someone strongly recommended this new attraction~ A small group of buildings in the downtown area became a new attraction after renovation. It is also a good place for local residents to take a walk and cool off after get off work in the evening~ It has the atmosphere of a military village and a retro architectural style. You can find time to walk around... #First visit

It seems like I can hear the voice of injustice (wrong)😆 But it is true that it can make your emotions fly back to the era of grandpa 😁 Imagine if I was locked in there, I might go crazy I actually saw a Juguang bag inside, and the mouth seemed to be crooked to one side, so I was the same as them when I was in the army. No wonder there were only one command, one action, and a bunch of reasons without reason 😂 #Chiayi Attractions #Japanese architecture