Beitou Hot Spring Museum Introduction
This public bathhouse, renowned since the Japanese era, features a countryside architectural style reminiscent of the Tudor period in England, with its stable red brick walls, black tiles, and lush greenery creating a relaxing environment. The Roman columns on the first floor surround the bath pool, and sunlight streaming through stained glass casts exotic shadows. The second floor's Japanese-style rooms and tatami flooring, complemented by the faint scent of hot springs in the air, evoke the nostalgic ambiance of the past. Thanks to the efforts of local residents, this historic building has been preserved and transformed into today's Beitou Hot Springs Museum, providing an excellent introduction to understanding Beitou. The exhibition space on the first floor is divided into four areas: "Large Bath, Beitou Stone," "Beitou Bathhouse SENTO," "Phrases of Light," and "Expo Hall." The second floor features six exhibition areas: "Impressions of Beitou," "Multimedia Audio-Visual Room," "Lookout Tower," "Taiwanese Film Hollywood," "Hot Spring DOZO," and "Tatami Activity Hall." The Lookout Tower is one of the most beloved areas of the Beitou Hot Springs Museum, offering views of the lush Beitou Park and the Beitou Library, providing a relaxing spot for visitors after bathing to enjoy the scenic landscape of Beitou. Meanwhile, the Tatami Activity Hall overlooks the entire Beitou Valley and park, with an open indoor space that is well-ventilated, filled with a slight sulfur scent, allowing visitors to deeply remember the beauty of Beitou Hot Springs. The Beitou Hot Springs Museum is not only a precious memory of history but also a profound reflection of the residents' affection for this land.
