Beitou Hot Spring Museum Introduction
This public bathhouse, renowned since the Japanese era, features a Tudor-style country architectural design. The sturdy red brick walls and black tiles harmonize with the lush greenery, creating a perfect place for relaxation. The first floor is surrounded by Roman columns that encircle the bath, with sunlight filtering through the stained glass, casting exotic projections. The second floor's tatami layout and Japanese flooring, combined with the faint scent of sulfur in the air, evoke memories of a bygone era. Thanks to the diligent efforts of local residents, this historic site has been preserved and transformed into today's Beitou Hot Springs Museum, making it an excellent introduction to understanding Beitou. The first floor exhibition space is divided into four areas: "Large Bath, Beitou Stone," "Beitou SENTO," "Fragments of Moments," and "Expo Hall." The second floor exhibition space consists of six areas: "Impressions of Beitou," "Multimedia Room," "Lookout," "Taiwanese Cinema Hollywood," "Onsen DOZO," and "Tatami Activity Hall." The Lookout is one of the most beloved areas of the Beitou Hot Springs Museum; from here, visitors can gaze at the lush Beitou Park and Beitou Library, providing a resting spot for bathers to appreciate the stunning mountain and water scenery of Beitou. The Tatami Activity Hall offers a panoramic view of the Beitou valley and park, with an open indoor space that is well-ventilated and carries a slight sulfur aroma, leaving a lasting impression of the beauty of Beitou Hot Springs. The Beitou Hot Springs Museum not only serves as a precious historical memory but also deeply embodies the feelings of the Beitou residents for this land.
