Beitou Library 北投圖書館

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Apart from being famous for its hot springs, Beitou is also home to Taiwan’s first “green” library. This distinctive structure is located in the lush green environs of Beitou Hot Spring Park, near the Beitou Hot Spring Museum.

This library was the first building in Taiwan to receive the certification of “Green Building”. The structure makes generous use of French windows and natural light, and blends in with the surrounding environment. Built mainly of wood and steel, it resembles a large treehouse just waiting to welcome visitors.

Beitou Library is “green” from inside to outside! Part of the roof is covered in solar panels, which can store up to 16KW of power. The wooden balcony railing is also eco-friendly; its vertical design conserves energy by reducing the amount of heat-causing rays allowed to enter the rooms. Rainwater collected by the sloping roof’s drainage system is used to water the library’s plants and flush the toilets. Eco-friendly paint was also used, to reduce the amount of toxins released into the environment.

When you come to Beitou, besides having a nice soak in the hot springs, you can also visit the Beitou Library for some “forest bathing”—enjoying a good book surrounded by lush greenery, that is!

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Themes: Art and Cultural Centers Family Activities 101 Highlights
Subject: Family
Suggested Months for Visiting: All year
Phone Number: +886-2-28977682
FAX: +886-2-28978538
Address: No.251, Guangming Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City Taiwan, R.O.C

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kimitakas
Taichung, Taiwán
Traveler type:
En solitario
Perfectly match with surrounding
2019-03
Beitou Public Library is located in Beitou Park. Its architecture, like a resort hotel, is noticeable. It matches perfectly with surrounding. Even if you are tourist, you can go inside to take a look.
PeiT231
Nueva York, Estado de Nueva York
Traveler type:
En solitario
Unique wood architecture
2019-01
Amid Taipei's concrete jungle, this wood construction stands out for its material and unique shape. It is Taiwan's first public green architecture.
paulynyyy
Selangor, Malasia
Traveler type:
En familia
Stunning Architecture
2018-12
Before visiting Beitou Public Museum, we walked past this beautiful building. However, it was a pity that we didn't actually know it is a public library. Nevertheless, it provided a great landscape for photo taking.
AllThatAsia
Traveler type:
En solitario
Beautiful and Peaceful
2018-12
If you want to get away from the congestion on Taipei and enjoy a book in a beautiful atmosphere this place should top your list. Nestled in the middle of Beitou Park just a short walk from Xin Beitou Station this Library is a real gem. For members of the famous author Trent Reedy’s “Library of the Day Club”, you may have seen this Library featured. The design blends in beautifully with the wooded surroundings and the inside is rugged and beautiful as well. Public bathrooms are available and there are three floors of books to peruse in both Chinese and English. The Library is a great place to take a rest and take in the Natural Beauty of Beitou. AllThatAsia gives this Book-Bank five stars!
Steeve P
Traveler type:
En solitario
Environmentally friendly library
2018-11
If you want to visit a Taiwanese library or borrow some books in English or in Chinese, go to the Beitou Library, just in front of the Hot Spring Museum, in the Beitou Park. You can also spend as much time as you want reading here. During the summer months, it is a little bit less comfortable because the building is not equipped with AC. Take that into account!