Shengping Theater

The predecessor of Shengping Theater originated in 1916 as a wooden stage next to an old market, primarily featuring Taiwanese opera (koa-á-hì), and could accommodate around three to four hundred people. In 1927, the stage collapsed due to age. Subsequently, in 1934, operators built a theater on the same site, covering approximately 200 ping, making it the largest theater in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period. It ceased operations in 1986 due to a significant population outflow from Jiufen. Its unique architecture has made it a setting for many films, including "A Borrowed Life" (多桑), "A City of Sadness" (悲情城市), and "Blue Mountain Coffee" (藍山咖啡), capturing classic cinematic moments. It is not only the oldest theater in Northern Taiwan but also one of the must-visit attractions for tourists visiting Jiufen.