Dadong Arts Center
大東文化藝術中心
A contemporary architectural landmark in Fengshan, with four volumes sheltered by a white membrane umbrella roof and housing a theatre, exhibitions and a library; free to visit.
The Dadong Arts Center stands beside Fengshan Creek in Fengshan District. Completed in 2012, it was designed by the Dutch firm MVRDV together with a Taiwanese team. Four buildings are connected by a white umbrella-shaped membrane roof, forming a ventilated, shaded public plaza. The complex houses a performance hall, an exhibition hall, an art library and an arts education centre. Public spaces and most exhibitions are free, performances require tickets, and it is closed on Mondays. It can be combined with Fengyi Academy and the Fengshan Old Town. Getting there: right outside Exit 2 of Dadong station on the Orange MRT line.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Fengyi Academy
- Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
- Chengcing Lake
- Science and Technology Museum
- Shinkuchan Shopping District
- Formosa Boulevard Station Dome of Light
- Liuhe Night Market
- 85 Sky Tower