Taipei Eye

Taipei


Taipei Eye showcases Chinese opera together with other rotating performances, including puppet theatre and indigenous dance. This is a tourist show, but it's well regarded and booking can be done online in English. There are three to four shows weekly, usually starting around 8pm.


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