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Taichung MRT (Metro)

taichung mrt

Finally, at long last, Taichung has its own operational MRT system! This is great news for tourists, as, until now, using public transportation (buses) to get around the city was not really convenient or intuitive if you were not a native Chinese speaker. On this page, I will be showing you the most important (my […]

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Rainbow Village in Taichung

rainbow village taichung

Welcome to Rainbow Village – Instagram paradise in Taichung! Rainbow Village is one of the newest attractions in Taichung City. It is also without a single doubt, one of the top sights in all of Taiwan, boasting a massive 2 million tourists every single year!  More information about Rainbow Village in Taichung follows below this […]

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Brunch & Cafes in Taichung

solid bean taichung cafe

Good morning coffee-addict! On this page I will introduce you to my own personal favorite little cafes in Taichung City. Some of these places are also great options for breakfast and brunch! There’s quite a few of them, so sit comfortably, grab yourself a coffee, and read on… Please, make sure to see all those […]

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Gubami Restaurant in Taichung

gubami beef noodle

750NT$ for an “elevated” bowl of beef noodle soup… Is the hype justified? Let’s find out! That’s mainly why my wife and I decided to finally try Gubami restaurant in Taichung, to see what the hype was all about. We’d been hearing a lot about it on FB, through friends, blogs, magazine articles… Gubami has […]

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Top 20 Attractions & Things to Do in Taichung

national theater taichung

There’s a lot to see and do in Taichung city these days. But you wouldn’t know it if you only checked the guidebooks. Even the Lonely Planet only shows the biggest attractions, but ignores a lot of important sights. Let me show you my Taichung! Most guidebooks describe Taichung like it was 20 years ago […]

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Taichung Jade Market

The Jade Market in Taichung is one of the most important tourist attractions in the city, not so much for what you can “see”, but mostly for what you can buy. The Jade Market is the place to go in Taichung to buy traditional Chinese gifts like tea and teapots, religious sculptures, caligraphy scrolls, paintings, […]

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Taichung National Immigration Agency has moved!

The Taichung Immigration Office has moved. Here is its new address and location. ARC and APRC can be processed here.

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Air Pollution in Taichung City, Taiwan

Taichung air pollution

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

car hire rental 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 […]

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Travel From Taipei to Taichung

taipei to taichung by bus

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 […]

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Taichung Restaurants

ding wang hot pot

I’ve lived in 台中 since 2000, I’m a food maniac, and I love to discover new places to eat all the time! On this page I’d like to introduce you to my favorite restaurants in Taichung. I also have another post about my favorite cafes in Taichung. Chinese & Taiwanese Food Shandong Dumplings 山東餃子館 Dumplings […]

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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 […]

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Taichung Nightlife

ugo and brandon in taichung

Bars / Nightclubs / Night Markets Taichung is rightfully known (in Taiwan anyway) for its nightlife. Whether that means sophisticated cocktail dens, friendly dive bars or night clubs, the city’s after-dark fun is just as electrifying as it ever was. Make sure to check my Taichung nightlife map at the bottom of this page. Here’s […]

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Taichung Department Stores

mitsukoshi department store taichung

List of shopping malls in Taichung City There are 7 main, big department stores in Taichung City. They are: Sogo Mitsukoshi Top City Chung Yo Tiger City Park Lane (Cheng Pin) Showtime LIVE The red pins on the following map shows you the main shopping malls in Taichung. All these shopping malls offer high-end designer […]

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Taichung Travel & Transport – Bus, Train, HSR

chenggong bus station taichung

This page is about Taichung travel and transportation – I will show you how to travel to other destinations around Taiwan by bus, train, and HSR. This topic can be somewhat complicated as there are many stations around the city and most signs are still only in Chinese for buses. Basic Info & Orientation Taichung TRA […]

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5 Star Hotels in Taichung

hotel one taichung

Looking for a hotel in Taichung? Look no further. On this page, you’ll find four of the best hotels in Taichung, Taiwan. The two most magnificent accommodations in Taichung are in there, plus two more that I think might take your fancy. Each of these Taichung City luxury hotels offers a variety of amenities and services that […]

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Meet The God Of Literature And Visit Taichung’s Oldest Temple

chinese opera taiwan

Nantun district seems to be nothing more than a modern neighborhood without much for the visitor. Appearances can be deceptive sometimes… Behind the tall buildings, the trendy shops, and the 7/11s are two of the most rewarding sights in the city. One is a historical relic, the other, a Taiwanese shortcut for passing exams. Wenchang Temple, […]

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Taichung’s Happy Buddha

happy buddha

Milefo, the 27-meter-high pot-bellied happy Buddha is one of the largest and fattest image of the saint you’ll find in the world. You can see the happy Buddha’s statue at Baojue Temple on the northern edge of Taichung City. The building next to Milefo keeps thousands of cremation urns and that’s the reason why the atmosphere isn’t […]

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Hiking in Dakeng, Taichung

hiking in dakeng taichung taiwan

Dakeng is Taichung’s best hiking destination and it’s only few kilometers outside the city. Dakeng 大坑 is a hilly area that has a good selection of short hiking trails which lead to a series of wooden lookouts perched on a ridge at around 800 meters. Some of the trails in Dakeng are really, really steep […]

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Taichung Confucius Temple

If you happen to be in the old part of town while you visit 台中 (tai zhong), make sure to make a little detour to check out one of the city’s best attractions: the beautiful and photogenic Taichung Confucius Temple! Note that the Martyr’s Shrine is right next door. It commemorates 72 Chinese who lost their heads […]

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