A laid-back market-and-food complex in the Yuanshan Plaza corner of Taipei Expo Park—a farmers’ market, food fair, glasshouse market, international restaurants, shops, and a performance space, best enjoyed on a weekend afternoon near the Fine Arts Museum.
A laid-back market-and-food complex in the Yuanshan Plaza corner of Taipei Expo Park—a farmers’ market, food fair, glasshouse market, international restaurants, shops, and a performance space, best enjoyed on a weekend afternoon near the Fine Arts Museum.
Updated June 20, 2026
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Highlights亮點MAJI Square is the kind of Taipei stop that feels easy: you can show up with no plan, wander, find a snack you like, and let the day unfold. Opened in June 2013 in the Yuanshan Plaza corner of Taipei Expo Park, it’s not a single ‘big attraction’—it’s a mood.
It also works beautifully as a buffer between museum time and dinner: a little browsing, a little people-watching, and a gentle reset for your feet.
Food is the real draw, and the appeal is its range rather than a single signature dish. The food hall and restaurant zone lean international — you’ll typically find Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean, and Western options alongside Taiwanese favourites — which makes it a handy spot for a mixed group, picky eaters, or anyone craving something that isn’t another bowl of beef noodles. The glasshouse market and farmers’ market add fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, and small-batch local products to browse.
Because it’s an open, casual layout, the natural way to eat here is to graze: order a few small things from different counters and share. It’s also a more comfortable, sit-down alternative to a packed night market if you want market-style variety without the crowds and standing.
The complex is organized into six areas: a farmers’ market, a food fair, a glasshouse market, international restaurants, specialty shops, and a multipurpose performance space. That mix is why it suits a no-agenda afternoon—you can graze, browse design goods, and catch whatever event happens to be on.
Just plan around the rhythm of the place. Most of the action—stalls, the farmers’ market, and the performance space—concentrates on weekends, when the venue is at its liveliest.
The best MAJI visit has a soft structure. Pick one nearby anchor (a museum or park), then treat MAJI as your relaxed middle chapter. Come on a weekend daytime-to-evening, when the covered stores and eateries (Sat–Sun 11:00–22:00) and the farmers’ market are all open.
Yuanshan is quietly stacked: museums, parks, and classic Taipei ‘open space’ that’s hard to find in denser districts. Since MAJI is inside Taipei Expo Park, the pairings are right on its doorstep.
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Tip: hours, prices, and seasonal schedules can change. When something matters (like a museum ticket or a special exhibition), check the official listing before you go.