The Xinhai-Guangfu Building (辛亥光復樓), a landmark in Yangmingshan National Park, reopened to the public on Saturday following renovations.
The Taipei City Government invited the public to enjoy the view over Taipei basin from the building.
The three-story, Chinese-style building, which underwent four months of renovation earlier this year, was built in 1971 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution (辛亥革命).
Located at the center of the park, the building is an example of traditional Chinese architecture and was once one of the most popular spots for visitors dining in Yangmingshan National Park, said Yen Chun-cheng (顏春城), director of the Yangmingshan section of Taipei City’s Parks and Streets Office.
Yen said the building was often crowded during the Yangmingshan Flower Festival, with the blossoming cherry trees around the building offering a stunning view for visitors walking its corridors.
The city government closed the restaurant in 2006 after its popularity dropped and began renovation earlier this year, seeking to revive the spot as a favorite stop in the national park.
The new building features an ice cream parlor and sells cookies made by a charity.
Art exhibits featuring calligraphy and paintings by local artists will be hosted occasionally on the second floor and an outdoor cafe on the third floor offers an excellent view over the Taipei basin, he said.
The building is open from 8am to 6pm every day and will extend its hours to 10pm after the Yangmingshan Flower Festival next year, allowing visitors to enjoy the cityscape at night.
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