Lihpao Racing Park
Lihpao Racing Park at a glance
- Location
- Houli District, Taichung, Taichung
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.5 km (2.175 mi)
- Turns
- 23
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2018
- Owner
- Yue-Mei International Development Corp
- Capacity
- 9,500
- Website
- lihpaoracing.com.tw
Track map and layout
Lihpao Racing Park's main G2 Circuit is a 3.5 km, 23-turn permanent road course in the Houli District of Taichung, built around a pre-existing karting facility and developed in partnership with Audi. Designed by Portuguese circuit architect Carlos Couto, the layout has been compared to Monaco for its tight, technical, high-turn-count character within a compact footprint, mixing slow hairpins with a handful of faster connecting sections. A shorter 2 km, 13-turn Wind Circuit configuration is also available for karting, driver training and smaller-scale events alongside the full G2 layout.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| G2 Circuit | 3.50 km | 3.5 km, 23 turns; FIA Grade 2 certified, used for TCR Taiwan and Super Touring Series |
| Wind Circuit | 2.00 km | 2 km, 13 turns; shorter configuration used for karting and smaller events |
Events and race weekends
Lihpao Racing Park has hosted the TCR Taiwan Series and Super Touring Series (STS) since 2022, the two main national circuit-racing championships to use the venue regularly. The circuit was originally announced with ambitions to host Formula 3 and other international-level racing alongside a large slate of private track-day and corporate events each year, though its regular calendar since opening has centred on Taiwan's domestic touring car scene.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCR Taiwan Series round | TCR Taiwan Series | varies | national touring car championship, held at Lihpao since 2022 |
| Super Touring Series (STS) round | Super Touring Series | varies | Taiwan national touring car series, held at Lihpao since 2022 |
Getting there and parking
The circuit sits in Houli District on the northern edge of Taichung, reachable from Taichung's main airport or high-speed rail station by road, or by public bus from Fengyuan Station on the Taiwan Railway network, which connects to central Taichung and onward rail links.
- Taichung International Airport (RMQ) · about 30 min drive
Fengyuan Station on the Taiwan Railway network is the nearest rail stop, with local buses running from there to the circuit; a taxi or ride-hailing app is the more direct option for most visitors.
Hotels and camping near Lihpao Racing Park
Most visitors base themselves in central Taichung, around a 30-45 minute drive south of the circuit, for the widest choice of hotels, dining and access to Taichung High Speed Rail Station, rather than staying in Houli District itself, which is a lighter-industry and residential area.
Where to look
Central Taichung (near Taichung Station or Taichung HSR Station) for the widest hotel choice and onward transport links.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Lihpao Racing Park runs commercial self-drive and karting experiences on its circuits, sold through local tour operators and ticketing platforms, letting visitors drive rental cars or karts on the track outside of race weekends, alongside its use for touring car championship racing and private corporate events.
Who runs days here
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCR Taiwan Series lap record | 1:48.426 | Jonathan Lester | Audi RS 3 LMS TCR | 2022 |
Spectator guide
As a compact, FIA Grade 2-certified circuit with a listed capacity of 9,500, Lihpao Racing Park offers close-up viewing along its tight, technical G2 layout, with most spectator areas concentrated around the start/finish straight and the circuit's cluster of slow-speed corners.
Weather
- Year-round: subtropical climate; summers (Jun-Sep) are hot and humid with typhoon risk, winters mild
History of Lihpao Racing Park
Built with Audi for Taiwan's growing motorsport scene
Lihpao Racing Park was developed by Yue-Mei International Development Corp around an existing karting track in the Houli District of Taichung, with construction beginning in August 2017 in partnership with Audi. The 3.5 km, 23-turn G2 Circuit was designed by Portuguese circuit architect Carlos Couto, whose compact, high-turn-count layout has drawn comparisons to Monaco for the way it packs technical corners into a tight footprint. The facility opened on 6 November 2018 and earned FIA Grade 2 certification, positioning it as one of Taiwan's most significant purpose-built motorsport venues.
Ambitions beyond the opening years
When the project was first presented in 2015, organisers outlined ambitious plans including hosting a Formula 3 race and as many as fifty private events per year, alongside international touring car and GT competition. In practice, the circuit's early years saw a steadier build-up centred on domestic racing, karting and driving-experience business rather than an immediate slate of top-tier international events, reflecting the broader challenge of establishing a new circuit in a market with a smaller existing motorsport base than nearby Japan or mainland China.
A hub for Taiwan's touring car racing
Since 2022, Lihpao Racing Park has become the regular home of Taiwan's two leading touring car championships, the TCR Taiwan Series and the Super Touring Series (STS), both of which race there as part of their national calendars. The circuit also continues to run commercial karting and self-drive experiences on its G2 and shorter Wind Circuit layouts, giving enthusiasts and casual visitors direct access to the track outside race weekends, and remains Taiwan's primary purpose-built venue for circuit racing on the island's western side.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the track at Lihpao Racing Park?+
The main G2 Circuit is 3.5 km (2.175 miles) long with 23 turns; a shorter 2 km, 13-turn Wind Circuit is also available.
What racing series use Lihpao Racing Park?+
The TCR Taiwan Series and Super Touring Series (STS), Taiwan's leading national touring car championships, have raced there since 2022.
Can the public drive on the Lihpao circuit?+
Yes. The venue sells commercial self-drive and karting experiences on its circuits to the public alongside its championship racing and private-event use.
When did Lihpao Racing Park open?+
The circuit opened on 6 November 2018, having been built in partnership with Audi starting in August 2017.
How do you get to Lihpao Racing Park from Taichung?+
It's roughly a 30-45 minute drive from central Taichung or Taichung International Airport; visitors can also take the Taiwan Railway to Fengyuan Station and connect by local bus.
Other tracks nearby
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- Zhejiang International Circuit · 636 km · road course
- Hong Kong Central Harbourfront Circuit · 704 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Shanghai Tianma Circuit · 753 km · road course
- Zhuhai International Circuit · 759 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.