The installation is a physical manifestation of a scene from Jimmy Liao's book 'When the Moon Forgot'.
The bus features a light-up moon character perched on the roof, which illuminates after dark.
The interior of the bus is designed to feel like a portal to a fantasy world rather than a traditional vehicle.
The surrounding plaza design uses reflective surfaces to complement the 'moon' theme.
Jimmy’s Moon Bus is a permanent public art installation based on the picture book 'When the Moon Forgot' by Taiwanese illustrator Jimmy Liao. The installation features a full-sized bus with a moon character seated on its roof, surrounded by a water feature. Visitors can enter the bus to view interior art, which includes small characters and whimsical details recreated from the book. The bus is located in the Xinyi public square and serves as a popular photography spot due to its surreal design. The installation is outdoors and integrated into the city's pedestrian streetscape. It remains one of Taipei's most recognizable literary-themed art pieces.
From the front-angle of the bus including the moon on the roof and Taipei 101 in the background.
Visit during the evening to see the interior and exterior lighting effects.
Check the windows from the outside if a queue to enter the bus is long.
Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the entire bus and the plaza backdrop.
Avoid visiting during heavy rain as the line is outdoors and the space is quite cramped.
Maintain quiet volume when inside the bus to respect other visitors.
