Paper Dome

Nantou Attractions

Paper Dome Introduction

The Paper Dome, a modern church supported by 58 paper tubes, features a geometric rectangular corridor with a softly illuminated canopy that creates a gentle and sacred atmosphere. This unique Paper Dome is located in the Taomi Ecological Village near the rich natural ecology of the region, making it an excellent spot for summer activities like lotus viewing, butterfly watching, or observing frog habitats, ideal for families seeking a nature excursion. Visitors can also schedule guided tours to learn about the story of the Paper Dome. The story of the Paper Dome began after the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan, when architect Shigeru Ban built a paper tube church as a temporary place of worship for the collapsed Takatori Church. Now, after its success, this Paper Dome symbolizes the significance of rebuilding after an earthquake, having traveled across the ocean to the Taomi community to continue its mission of healing hearts after disaster. Stepping inside the Paper Dome, one can admire the beauty of the structure and the transformation of soft paper into a resilient form that supports the entire church, as well as feel the enhanced resilience of life after disaster. Next to the church, the "Learning Center," made of steel, bends the material into various shapes, curving the cold and hard properties of steel, contrasting with the strength of the Paper Dome originally made from soft, fragile material, creating an interesting juxtaposition. The best time to enjoy the lively park for lotus viewing is from May to July, with night-time frog viewing available from April to September through guided tours. In addition to appreciating the two architecturally distinct structures, the park is filled with various butterfly-attracting plants, making butterflies dance in every corner; on either side, ecological ponds host a wealth of aquatic plants, and at night, the croaking of frogs fills the air. In the summer, this area becomes the most popular lotus viewing spot, with swathes of pink lotus flowers swaying in the breeze, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful scenery while dining in the restaurant, creating a truly delightful experience.

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Paper Dome Travel Information

Address：No. 52-12, Taomi Lane, Puli Township, Nantou County 545, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【By Bus】How to Get to Puli: Take a bus or Taiwan Railways to Taichung Train Station, then transfer to Nantou Bus's New Puli Line across from the train station to Puli. The route is: Taichung Gancheng Station → Taichung Train Station → Third Market → National Chung Hsing University → Ren'ai Hospital → Defang Road → National Freeway 3 → National Freeway 6 → Qixia → Puli. Bus schedule: see the Nantou Bus Taichung-Puli New Puli Line timetable. If taking the High-Speed Rail to Wuri Station, you can transfer to the Nantou Bus High-Speed Rail Express National Freeway 6 Direct Service. Bus schedule: see the Nantou Bus High-Speed Rail Express timetable. Note: If the bus's final destination is Sun Moon Lake, inform the driver at Taomi Station.

Tickets：Please visit the official website of the Paper Church for more information.

Other Nearby Attractions： Paper Dome New Homeland Learning Center 、 Puli Bicycle Path - Taomi to Jinlongshan Section 、 Taomi Ecological Village 、 Liyouju - Taomi Academy 、 Puli Bicycle Path - Taomi to Jiufen Section 、 Puli Bicycle Path - Taomi to Longsheng Section 、 National Chi Nan University 、 Caonan Wetlands 、 Wagashi Forest 、 Bamboo Charcoal Village

Nearby Cuisine： Tujiaozuo Waterfront Restaurant 、 Aman Yi Zhuang Jiao Cai 、 Taomi Aqua Restaurant 、 Hugosum Confectionery and Tea Estate 、 Fruit Cider Brewery 、 Beef Contact Garden Restaurant 、 La Bello Ice Cream 、 Papermaking Dragon Creative Workshop 、 Ya Chi Yuan Restaurant 、 Xi Lù Chuan Homestay / Pu Tian No. 6 Tribe Restaurant