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The only paper church in Taiwan that shines beautifully day and night

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — Whenever the night quietly falls over Puli, the Paper Dome shining in the valley of Tianfenzi in Taomi Ecological Village resembles a giant lantern, romantically and beautifully reflected on the lake surface. Its serene and enchanting scenery always captivates visitors...

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Whenever the night quietly falls over Puli, the Paper Dome shining in the valley of Tianfenzi in Taomi Ecological Village resembles a giant lantern, romantically and beautifully reflected on the lake surface. Its serene and enchanting scenery always captivates visitors' eyes. The Paper Dome was opened and put into use in the Taomi community on September 21, 2008. This is not a newly built structure; its origins are deeply connected to the people of Taomi — the earthquake.

A symbol of simplicity, warmth, and human love and mutual aid, this paper church, covering just 51 pyeong, holds special significance in the history of post-earthquake reconstruction for both Taiwanese and Japanese disaster-stricken communities. (Image source / Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration)

After the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan, architect Shigeru Ban built a paper tube church for the collapsed Yonezawa Church. Now, this paper dome, symbolizing the spirit of post-earthquake reconstruction, has crossed the ocean to the Taomi community, continuing its mission of rebirth after disaster. As the seasons and times of day shift, the Paper Dome engages in an intimate dialogue with visitors through its graceful charm and multifunctional design.The Paper Dome, having endured scorched earth, transcends religion and ethnicity with its inclusiveness, accompanying people as they join hands to build dreams together — a concrete symbol of love and mutual aid.

The installation art “Shaking Memories”; the artist views Taiwan, an island nation, as a boat — a hopeful skiff laden with emotions and blessings, much like Noah’s Ark, carrying the rebirth of life and species. (Image source / Paper Dome)

The Paper Dome sits on lush green lawns. Inside, it is supported by fifty-eight paper tubes, and both indoor and outdoor benches are also made of paper. The church uses warm yellow lighting, creating a cozy and tranquil atmosphere.At dusk, warm orange bulbs illuminate the entire church, mirroring its reflection on the water. In the darkness of night, it fills people with hope and courage for rebirth.

The Paper Dome stands on green grass, radiating warm-toned light in the dimness, symbolizing hope and courage. (Image source / Council of Agriculture)

In 2005, friends from the reconstruction zones of the Great Hanshin and Taiwan’s 921 earthquakes wrote wishes on two paper bags — one was sent to Niigata, Japan, which was also hit hard by the earthquake, and the other was left at the Paper Dome in Taiwan. The installation art “Wishes in Bags” uses an online interactive system to allow blessings to be passed on boundlessly. (Image source / Paper Dome)

 

PAPER DOME is an oval-shaped space constructed from 58 paper tubes, inspired by Baroque-era churches in Rome. (Image source / Paper Dome)

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