There is a growing list of Taichung attractions. Some of them are even quite surprising. One of the best, not to be missed, is the Museum of Fine Arts. It … [Read More...]
Taichung Attractions
Zhang Family Temple – One More Hidden Gem in Xitun
Zhang Family Temple is an unexpected quiet oasis, a few meters away from the bustled Taiwan Boulevard. Here, in one of Taichung's fastest growing areas, close to … [Read More...]
Niumatou Archeological Site in Qingshui
Niumatou Archaeological Site is quite an interesting place. It is located on the Aofeng hill, overlooking Qingshui, in Western Taichung. It dates back to … [Read More...]
Is Maple Garden worthy of a visit?
Maple Garden is a small park in the Xitun District of Taichung City. The garden is also know as Maple Valley Park. Maple Garden Facts It opened in … [Read More...]
Day Trips from Taichung
Ninety-Nine Peaks Trail in Caotun
Have you ever traveled from Taichung to Puli and Sun Moon Lake? If so, surely you have noticed a ridge of amazing rugged hills, on the northern side of Dadu River … [Read More...]
Great Wall Trail in Dadushan
Great Wall Trail is a popular walk in the SW of Taichung City. The main trail is 2.7 km long, with an elevation gain of about 200 meters. The trail is well … [Read More...]
Hiking in Tanzi
North of Dakeng Scenic Area, in the hilly area between Tanzih and Fengyuan, you can find more hiking trails. Some of them are very beautiful and interesting. They … [Read More...]
Taichung Hotels
Basian Villas – An Unexpected Taiwan Mountain Resort
Taiwan mountain resort are actually quite rare. In the last decade Taiwan has been working very hard to promote the island as a major tourist destination. Yet, it seems most Taiwanese still don't understand the treasure they have in their mountains. Green, … [Read More...]
Taichung Harbor Hotel – The Only Game In Town
We had a good stay in Taichung Harbor Hotel. New and neat, it is the best hotel in Taichung coastal area, a very good choice if you have business there. Taichung Harbor Hotel is a fine 4 stars business hotel, recently (2013) built in Wuqi District, in the … [Read More...]
The Lin Hotel – Pamper Yourself in Taichung City
The Lin Hotel Taichung is the newest among luxury hotels in the city. It just opened at the beginning of 2015. The Lin Hotel is located in Area 7 (Chi Chi), the leisure and shopping center of Taichung City. It has quite easy access to Taiwan High Speed … [Read More...]
Taichung Travel Tips
New Bus Route to Rainbow Village and Gaomei Wetlands
From April 8th 2017, a new bus route will directly link Ling Tung University, Rainbow Village, Xinwuri Rail Station (attached to Taichung THSR Station), Gaomei Wetlands and Taichung Harbor (Wuqi) Fishing Port. Very important, the new bus route, bus #655, … [Read More...]
Taichung Bus – How To Travel in Taichung by Bus
Taichung bus network is wide and well laid out. It improved a lot in the last few years. Nowadays, by bus, you can get pretty much everywhere in Taichung City. Also, the bus in Taichung is free up to 10 km ride. So it is very convenient. Most of times you … [Read More...]
Travel from Taipei to Taichung – So Easy!
Traveling from Taipei to Taichung is no problem at all! The distance between the two cities is about 160-170 km (depending on your route) and it can be covered from 40 minutes (THSR) to 2.5 hours (bus). Taipei to Taichung by High Speed Rail (THSR) … [Read More...]