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The backdrops for the film “Secret” were composed of beautiful scenes located mainly in the Tamsui district of New Taipei City, such as Tamkang High School, Aletheia University, and the Little White House (previously known as the Ching Dynasty chief tazation officer’s residence in Tamsui). With gorgeous sunset reflecting off Tamsui River, it is a singular experience to enjoy and relive every scene in the movie at twilight.

Tamkang University

Established in 1914, Tamkang University is the earliest existing private high school in northern Taipei. On campus, graceful old trees stand tall near the buildings which reflect a colorful western style. The corridors of the school are where the male leading actor, Yeh Hsiang-Lun and female leading actress, Lu Hsiao-Yu crossed paths multiple times in a movie. The school’s great hall was also used to film the graduation scene in the movie.

The school’s octagonal building is an important setting for the time change in the movie. It was built in 1925, and designed by Kenneth  W. Dowie, a Canadian missionary, who was also the school’s geometry teacher. The building is a fusion of Eastern and Western architecture. In addition, the hallway features three translucent windows that have etchings of maple leaves, crucifixes and the Bible, as well as old pine, representing Canada, the Tamkang school badge, and China respectively. They are also importamt representative spiritual norms for the school’s teachers and students.

Info | Transportation

Take the mrt Tamsui Line to Tamsui Station. Then walk for 20 minutes.