Taipei Expo Dome is a former soccer stadium that has been turned into an exhibition center. Originally created for the Taipei International Flora Exhibition in 2010, it is now commonly used for international exhibitions, concerts, trade shows, and other events. It is definitely worth a stop if you are in Taipei.
Background: The Taipei Expo Park was created in 2010 for the Taipei International Flora Exhibition which ran from November 2010 to April 2011. It used land from Yuanshan Park, Fine Arts Park, Xinsheng Park and Dajia Riverside Park. Before the three parks were built, it was home to the former Taipei Children's Park and former Taipei Yuanshan Zoo, old military housing and military complexes, farmland, and a driver's education course. Taipei Expo Dome was originally built in 1989 as a soccer stadium and was built over a former baseball field built by the Japanese in 1923. It also acted as a hospital for the Japanese army during WWII. The Expo Dome is 184 meters wide and 300 meters long and was the first standard professional soccer field built in Taipei. Because soccer is not a popular sport in Taiwan and the fact that airplanes often pass by making it impossible to hear whistles from the referees, soccer matches were not often held here and the area is instead used as a concert hall or spot for selling used furniture During the Taipei International Flora Exhibition in 2010, the building was renamed the Taipei Expo Dome and was renovated to include three exhibition centers within the former soccer stadium, meaning its use as a soccer stadium was put to an end. Many of the stadium seats are left standing and some of them have been turned into gardens or green roofs. Now it is a popular place for exhibitions, concerts, trade shows, and other events. Hours: 24/7 Price: Free Tours: You can book a tour of Taipei on Tripadvisor here, KKday here or Klook here. Hotels in Taipei: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. Looking for Chinese lessons? You can get a 10% discount on Chinese lessons from Tutor ABC, the best Chinese language learning program out there by using the promo code FOREIGNERS10. How to get there: By MRT: The closest MRT station is Yuanshan Station and is about a one minute walk. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By Car/Scooter: Driving or taking a scooter there can be hard because there is limited paid parking nearby. Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Map: See below: Our Journey: I have been to the Expo Dome a few times for different events. I think it is a great venue and has some interesting history. I am always amazed to see the expo center packed into a former soccer stadium. It is sad that soccer never caught on in Taiwan but at least the space has not gone to waste. You can check out our full blog on Taipei Expo Park here. 
From the outside you can see the original round soccer dome seats. On the top is a traditional Chinese railing like you would see at the Forbidden City which they have preserved.
Front entrance to the Taipei Expo Dome, which has a giant sloping roof.
Right in front of the building you can enjoy Yuanshan Park which has a giant banyan tree.
Another view from the front of the Expo Dome.
Another view of the Expo Dome.
One event I attended was the Dragon's Chamber sponsored by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, which is a contest for startups in Taiwan.
Another view from Yuanshan Park looking at Yuanshan Station.
Doves Taking off near Yuanshan Park.
Giant outdoor square in Yuanshan Park.
Napping naked person.
View looking toward the Expo Dome.
Another part of Yuanshan Park.
Pigeons eating birdseed.
Further down the line you can also make your way to the old Taipei Children's Park which is still open to the public.
Yuanshan Villa 圓山別邸 
Yuanshan Villa (aka MAISON ACME, Taipei Story House, or Yuanshan Mansion 圓山別莊) is a historic mansion right next to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum that has opened to the public as an art exhibition space and museum as part of Taipei Expo Park. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei...(read more)
Taipei Fine Arts Museum 臺北市立美術館 
Taipei Fine Arts Center is one of the largest art exhibition centers in Taipei City. It was the first contemporary art museum built in Taiwan. It is definitely a must-stop on your next trip to Taipei...(read more)
Right across the street is EEC and RJ Supermarket which both specialize in selling foreign goods.
You can look for more activities in Taipei such as Rock Climbing, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Cooking Class, Glamping, Motorcycling, and more on Klook here or KKday here. You can check out our full blog on Taipei Expo Park here. You can check out our Taipei Museum Guide here. Also be sure to check out our guide to Taipei here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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