Weiwuying Metropolitan Park Introduction
The majestic Wuwei Ying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts is the first international-level performing arts venue in southern Taiwan. Its white wave-like exterior resembles a spaceship, presenting an avant-garde and technologically advanced design that instantly attracts attention, making it a popular spot for social media check-ins. Covering an area of about 10 hectares, the venue includes an opera house, concert hall, theater, performance hall, and restaurants, along with a vast green lawn outdoors, making it an excellent place for outings and picnics, adjacent to the urban park. The vineyard-style concert hall surrounds the stage with unique seating design, unique to Taiwan, allowing audiences of different heights to enjoy optimal sound and sight lines, bringing them closer to the stage to feel the charm of the conductor and performers, immersed in a visual and auditory feast. The architectural inspiration comes from Wuwei Ying's banyan tree clusters, which served as a military training center in the past. Through various efforts, it has transformed into the largest performing arts venue in East Asia, designed by Dutch architect Francine Houben, who drew inspiration from the intertwined, intricate banyan trees, sparking limitless imagination. The thoughtfully designed flow allows travelers from all over to move freely in and out of the venue, integrating art into local life while showcasing Kaohsiung's unique architectural aesthetics. With life and art in close proximity, aside from enjoying the charm of national and musical theater and performers, visitors can also explore the venue's stylish shops and restaurants, making it a perfect place to spend a leisurely afternoon and find some artistic souvenirs. The outdoor amphitheater offers excellent views for watching the sunset, and the open space allows the gentle breeze to flow, adjacent to Wuwei Ying Metropolitan Park, where one can enjoy concerts, operas, strolls, and picnic experiences. Hence, Wuwei Ying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts subtly integrates art into daily life, becoming a hidden gem for locals to unwind.
