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Anle Building, constructed around 1930 in a Baroque architectural style, was used as the Japanese military officer's club during the Japanese colonial period. It later transformed into a hotel and was once a bustling gathering place for merchants and literati, renowned for its vibrant nightlife and prosperity. Over time, it fell into disrepair and became an abandoned ruin. Its popularity soared after it was featured as a filming location for the Golden Bell Award-winning drama "A Touch of Green," becoming a well-known photo spot on Instagram. During the Japanese colonial period, Linkou served as an important military base with frequent interactions between military personnel and merchants. The old street (Fuxing Street) and new street (Linyuan North Road) in Linkou District represent the earliest and most prosperous developments in the region. Tucked within a narrow alleyway off Linyuan North Road, the entrance of the original front gate of Anle Building has since been removed, and visitors must now enter through the rear entrance. The faded inscription "Anle Building Hotel" on the front gate匾 remains, with traces still visible. The structure, shaped like an inverted "T" (ㄇ), integrates Japanese gardens with Baroque architecture. The central staircase leading to the second floor is particularly representative of the building and the best-preserved area inside, drawing many visitors for photographs. From numerous corners, remnants of the original designs can still be observed: the building originally featured over ten private rooms and restrooms (separated for men and women) on both floors, an advanced feature for its time. The once-thriving hotel, with its nights of music and revelry, has long since faded. The neglected Anle Building now lies hidden among narrow alleys in Linkou, its storied past largely forgotten—even by many locals. Its resurgence in visibility occurred only after filming for "A Touch of Green" took place there, bringing greater recognition to this elegant and exquisite historical treasure.