SPOT Taipei Film House (aka former Embassy of the United States, Taipei) is a former diplomatic building for the United States in Taiwan that has now been converted into a film house and café. Here you can enjoy the history of the building, as well as a cinema, art show, art shop, restaurant, and café. It is a great tourist stop in the heart of Taipei.
History The current building where the Taipei Film House currently lies was constructed in 1926 as the American Consulate in Taihoku during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. The consulate closed in 1941 due to WWII. After WWII, the US took the building back and renamed it the Consulate of the United States, Taipei. The building also served as the US Ambassador's residence. In 1953, the building was upgraded to an embassy. In 1957, a riot broke out and Taiwanese people stormed the embassy due to the alleged murder of an ROC national by an American. For more on this story, check out this podcast by Formosa Files. After The US switched recognition to the PRC in 1979, the building was left abandoned. The building was listed as a historic monument in 1997 and was renovated in 2000. The building now houses a cinema, coffee shop, restaurant, and gift shop. It is usually not very crowded. Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Price: Free to visit Hotels in Taipei: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. How to get there: By MRT/Bus: The building is close Zhongshan MRT station. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. By Car/Scooter: The building is just a few blocks north of Taipei Main Station on Zhongshan Road. There is limited parking nearby. Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. Map: Please see below: Our Journey: I have been to the Taipei Film House once. It is a nice place to enjoy the history and thriving hipster art scene of Taipei. I recommend seeing a film here if you have time 
There is really no parking nearby so you should take public transport.
View of the back of the building.
View of the outdoor café at the front.
There is a restaurant on the second from open from 1 PM to 10 PM, and the cage is open from 11 AM to 10 PM.
View of the front entrance.
Outdoor Cafe.
You have to walk in from the front door.
Map of the area.
Another ad for the restaurant
Front entrance.
The cinema is to the side, but you have to buy tickets here.
Coffee shop menu.
Book store.
Current films and art exhibits.
Ticket info.
Tickets range from 130-260 NT per screening.
Cinema schedule for last September.
They also have printed-out schedules you can look at.
Screens in the middle of the stairs.
Ceiling painting.
View of the gift shop below.
Coming up to the second floor.
Sitting room on the second floor.
Art display.
Art exhibit space.
More empty art space.
There is also a restaurant on the second floor.
Going back down the stairs.
Back to the front entrance.
The cinema entrance is outside here.
Arched entrance.
Exit.
Wall paintings across the street.
You can look for more activities in Taipei such as Rock Climbing, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Cooking Class, Glamping, Motorcycling, and more on Klook here or KKday here. You can check out our Taipei Museum Guide here. Also be sure to check out our guide to Taipei here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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