Why write a page about Air Pollution in Taichung? In case you didn’t know, air pollution in Taichung is seriously bad! So serious that my wife and I have decided to leave the city, and move our base down southeast in Manzhou Township, in beautiful and wild Kenting National Park – where the air quality […]
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Car Rental in Taichung, Taiwan
Where to rent a car in Taichung City? 2 convenient places to rent a car in Taichung, Taiwan, are Taichung International Airport and Taichung High Speed Rail (HSR) Station. The car rental agencies located there are used to deal with English-speaking travelers, and they usually have competitive rates. Another advantage to renting a car at one of these […]
Travel From Taipei to Taichung
Traveling between Taipei (in the northern part of Taiwan) and Taichung (in central Taiwan) is cheap, safe, and fast. The distance between the two cities is 138 kilometers (86 miles). Taipei to Taichung by Bus Approx. travel time: 2.5 hours Approx. cost: NT$250 The most convenient place to catch a bus is at the big […]
Shopping in Taichung, Taiwan
From Night Markets to Super Malls Shopping in Taichung, Taiwan can be fun if you know where to go. Some little-known places such as Yizhong Street and the two jade markets could also be listed as attractions for all the hustle and bustle they provide. Find the cheapest hotels and guesthouses in Taichung! I’ll also show you where to […]
Taichung Shopping Guide
We’ve got the lowdown on where to go shopping in TC, whether you’re looking for dresses, books, a tent, or ginger. Wether you are in Taichung for a day or two as a traveler, or a long-term expat who’s made TC your second home, you’ll appreciate the following list of places to shop in Taichung. […]
The Best Restaurants in Taichung
For the most comprehensive listing of Taichung restaurants + restaurant maps, make sure to get a copy of Compass Magazine as soon as you arrive in the city! This indispensable mag lists more than a hundred places to dine in the city. I’ve lived in Taichung since the year 2000, I’m a food maniac, and […]
Taichung Organic Food Stores Map
Find the best health stores in Taichung City If you are looking for healthy, fresh, organic food in Taichung City, you’ll find the following map helpful and you may want to bookmark this page now for future reference. Leezen Organic Stores 里仁有幾食品 Leezen Organic is one of the biggest health food shop chain in Taichung and they […]
Taichung Nightlife
Bars / Nightclubs / Night Markets Taichung is rightfully known (in Taiwan anyway) for its nightlife. Whether that means sophisticated cocktail dens, friendly dive bars or bottle-service-only night clubs, the city’s after-dark fun is just as electrifying as it ever was. Here’s a list of places you’ll want to consider to enjoy the nightlife in Taichung. […]