Linyuan Anle Building Introduction
Anle Tower is a Baroque-style building constructed around 1930. During the Japanese colonial period, it served as an officer's club for the Japanese military and later transformed into a restaurant and inn. It was once a gathering place for merchants and literati, bustling with vibrant nightlife, witnessing the glory of Linyuan. However, it fell into disrepair and became a ruin over time. It gained some fame after being featured in the Golden Bell Awards drama "A Touch of Green," becoming a popular Instagram spot. Linyuan was an important military base during the Japanese colonial period, with frequent exchanges between soldiers and merchants. The old street (Fuxing Street) and new street (Linyuan North Road) are the earliest and most prosperous areas of local development. Anle Tower, located in an alley off Linyuan North Road, has had its main entrance demolished, and visitors can only enter through the back door. The sign reading "Anle Tower Restaurant" on the front plaque has faded, but the letters are still vaguely visible. The building is shaped like the letter "M," combining Japanese garden design with Baroque architecture. The central stairway leading to the second floor is the most representative feature and is the best-preserved area in the tower, where many tourists come to take photos. Many corners still show remnants of its original design, including about ten private rooms, with restrooms and washbasins on each floor, separated for men and women, which was quite advanced at the time. The lively nights of the past hotel are long gone, and the neglected Anle Tower is hidden in the alleys of Linyuan, with its story known to few. Even many locals are unaware of its existence until "A Touch of Green" filmed here, allowing more people to see this elegant and exquisite historical building.
