National Taichung Theater

Since opening in September 2016, The National Taichung Theater is not only a new performing arts center in Taiwan but also a groundbreaking architecture in its own right. The highlight of the building is the soft curves creating a unique architecture, attracting visitors at first sight.

If Australia is famous for its Opera House, Singapore is famous for its Durian Theater, Taiwan is gradually being known to international friends for its National Taichung Theater. This is considered a masterpiece of Japanese architect Toyo Ito - winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize with Cecil Balmond at Arup AGU,

Coming to the National Taichung Theater, your first impression will be an hourglass surrounded by glass and as high as the floors of the building, allowing you to somewhat see the space inside the building. home. The rest of the surface is covered with concrete with gray tones to create an open space, an ideal background for those who love to take pictures and check-in. In front of the theater is a large circular fountain, creating an airy and cool space.

Going inside the theater, you will be overwhelmed by an extremely large space but equally beautiful by the extremely unique architectural features. The details of the building clearly show the designer's point of view "if you see the world as a river then I would like my buildings to create like a whirlpool". You will feel that the walls are like a strange winding flow. In addition, architect Toyo Ito also wishes to show the connection between internal and external space as well as the human body's connection with nature through the body organs such as ears, nose, mouth. . Since then, the rule of a concert hall with a closed space and structure is broken, but instead there are empty spaces in the stairs, lobby, and room that see through to the outside, combined with pure white tones. making the theater space extremely bright and magnificent.

The National Taichung Theater is a prime example of a work of art that permeates every corner of the city. You will feel that the building is always receiving light from all directions and the light will change color as you pass through each corner of the building. This charm will need to be felt not only with the naked eye but will need to be through the vibe of the soul, the heart that loves art.

This is a venue that regularly hosts great musical performances with a grand stage covered with a red carpet on a moist tone, giving you the feeling of stepping into a palatial palace. If you are a fan of virtual living, this is a place you cannot miss when you have the opportunity to come to Taichung city because the theater has countless super beautiful and unique photography angles.

National Taichung Theater is open from 11.30 AM to 09.00 PM from Sunday to Thursday and is open from 11.30 AM to 10.00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. From Taichung city center, you can take bus number 60, 69, 75, 358, 658 straight to the stop “National Taichung Theater”