Taipei Travel Taipei Hidden Historical Treasures

When you stroll through Xinyi District in Taipei City, it’s hard to imagine that somewhere in a corner of Section 5 of Civic Avenue lies a secret place full of historical stories—the National Railway Museum Preparatory Office. This employee bathhouse, built in 1935, was originally called the "Changing Room Bathhouse" and was a place where Taipei Machinery Factory employees could relax after work. The architectural design is simple and symmetrical, with a slightly cross-shaped plan. The biggest highlight is the reinforced concrete structure of the central bath and the natural lighting brought by the arched glass windows. It is beautiful~ There is currently a permanent exhibition - "The Age of Enlightenment - Employee Bathhouse Permanent Exhibition", which displays the history and architectural features of the Taipei Machinery Factory employee bathhouse. The exhibition is divided into three major areas: the west exhibition area, the central bathing area, and the east exhibition area. The original two circular hot pools and three rectangular cold pools in the bathhouse are retained, allowing visitors to experience how employees used the bathhouse at that time. Although the entire exhibition room is not large, you can savor the modernization process of Taiwanese architecture, and you can also see the architectural style of the bathhouse during the same period. It is really a special experience to feel the evolution of the times from the details. ✅ National Railway Museum Preparatory Office 📍 Address: No. 50, Section 5, Citizen Avenue, Xinyi District, Taipei City 110 ⏰ Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. 🚇 Transportation: Nanjing Sanmin Station (about 10 minutes’ walk away.) #TaipeiAttractions #TaipeiTravel #National Railway Museum Preparatory Office #taipeitravel #taipei #exhibition #expo #January Good Places 2025