The museum regularly holds lectures, exhibitions, and publishes books, periodicals, and catalogues to meet the needs of art lovers. Following the communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million nationalists fled to taiwan and established a government using the 1946 constitution drawn up for all of china. We visited aliang mushroom farm chosen by our driver, one of the few farms open to public. Taichung city and the hidden gems of taiwan klook travel blog. Taiwan reverted to chinese control after world war ii. As we were planning to spend 10 days in taiwan and visit plenty of cities along the way we felt one day in taichung was enough time for us to visit the main bits that we wanted to see. How to pick the best travel guide books and 11 of our. What to do in taichung colorful taichung travel guide. Im viola and this is the blessing bucket, a blog with a mission to help you find more ways to travel, break away from the average life. Since the original store is located just 10 minutes walk away from ah ming shi lao dian tai yang tang, we decided to walk to there. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Taichung is located about an hour south of taipei by hsr train, so it shares a similar but milder climate. The city is also bustling with several attractions like temples, museums, parks and historical structures. Taichung sun moon lake bus ticket ntd190 taichung puli and puli sun moon lake bus ticket.
I left taipei yesterday to go to taichung further down the island. Oct 08, 2017 taiwan itinerary day 3 walking around taichung our next stop and also the last stop of the day, is the home of the original bubble tea in taiwan chun shui tang. Things to do in taichung taichung travel forum taichung photos. According to marketing surveys, it is one of the most popular and visited night markets among young people. Taichung travel western taiwan, taiwan lonely planet. The city is home to many manufacturers and in recent years has experienced rapid growth in the diversity of its. Taiwan travel itinerary for taichung things to do in taichung this blog entry was originally written on 9 september 2014, and has been updated on 8 november 2015 taichung is the third largest city after taipei and kaohsiung. Another night market as this is what taiwanese cities are really famous for doing well and taichung is particularly good.
Sep 18, 2016 day trip to taichung taiwan september 18, 2016 our day trip to taichung is handsdown my favorite part about our taiwan trip and guessing from the number of messages i get about it on my instagram, you guys must really like it too. Taichung city and the hidden gems of taiwan klook travel. With towering skyscrapers illuminating the city by night and a thriving modern arts scene, taichung still manages to retain the traditional aspects of taiwan. To be honest, the city of taichung in northeastern taiwan was a mystery to me as my first stop. Taiwan itinerary day 4 taiwan 8d7n taichung xinshe. In a way, taichung was kind of perfect for me to get my bearings. Among its many tourist attractions, taichung offers a downtown shopping experience similar to that of tokyo or manhattan, a bustling nightlife, and a cuisine to please even the pickiest palate. View deals for the landis taichung hotel one taichung. Taichung travel guide for firsttimers will fly for food.
A recommended independent driversguides who are based in taichung. Taichung forum, travel discussion for taichung, taiwan. Notebook financial planner budget book richard budget planner. Green island by shawna yang ryan, the astonishing color of after by emily x. Check any national, local, and health advisories for. A recurring theme that i noticed in taichung is peoples creativity and resilience. Discover the best taiwan travel guides in best sellers.
Taichung tourism with a pleasant weather, rich history, and a highly developed industry, the city of taichung in taiwan is the center of tourism in taiwan. Our day trip to taichung is handsdown my favorite part about our taiwan trip and guessing from the number of messages i get about it on my instagram, you guys must really like it too when i was researching for taichung, it was hard to find good information online because there arent a lot of blogs in english about it. Taichung accommodation will offer all browsers guidelines to travel and live that will suit their financial pocket. Touring families often visit the taichung national museum. Taichung is mavis home town and the third largest city in taiwan. Taichung travel forum taichung pictures taichung map taichung guide. It is an elaborate brick railway station that was built way back in 18951945. I will be travelling there in july this year and would prefer not to rent a car for this tour since my eyes would rather be on the beautiful scenery then on the road or are there lots of places to pull over. Feng chia night market is within a 1 kilometer radius of feng chia university. One of the best, not to be missed, is the museum of fine arts.
Taichung travel forum see all travel guides dont miss the best of taichung. So many places mentioned in this article had been forgotten until someone came along and gave them new lives. Known as the second most populous city of taiwan, taichung is home to the population of over 2. Taichung tourism taichung hotels taichung bed and breakfast taichung holiday rentals. Rent a bike and explore downtown, or do as the locals do and get yourself a motorcycle to venture out of town. Taichung is a cyclingfriendly city, and a bicycle is a great way to get around. National taichung theater, nicknamed the most difficult house to accomplish by the industry, was designed by the internationally acclaimed japanese architect, toyo ito. A guide for tourists and locals on places and sites of interest to visit around taichung city. In this taichung travel guide, i share my best recommendations for visitors who only have about one to three days in this vibrant city. Taichung or taizhong is located in the westcentral part of the island of taiwan. In 1895, military defeat forced china to cede taiwan to japan. While many travelers merely use this city as a transit point, its definitely worth spending a few days here before exploring elsewhere. So if youre lucky enough to have a day to spend exploring the city, heres a little taichung.
Greater taichung backs onto mountains and is beside the sea. Thank you josine for adding my book formosa, voorgoed verloren, which appeared in october. This is a novel closely based on the true story of hollands colonisation of seventeenthcentury taiwan, and of course, zheng chenggongs role in the fall of the colony. Taichung is one of the few major cities without an expressway crossing it, which makes it perfect for cycling around. Taichung tourism taichung hotels taichung bed and breakfast taichung vacation rentals. Taichung travel guides 2020 taichung attractions map. If arriving taipei, one can also take the train or long distance bus to taichung. Taichung travel guide view the kayak taichung city guide for the best taichung travel tips.
Travellers come to this city to feast their eyes on the temples, markets, parks, and museums. At weekends, as many as 30,000 people will pass through it. Travel from taipei to taichung by bus, train, car, hsr. To help you organize your taichung trip ideas, this taichung visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more. As it is my first time in taiwan, i am really excited to spend my 9 days there exploring both countryside and city. The city centre has several attractions and its a good base to make side trips to the outer area, which has a lot to offer. Touring families often visit the taichung national museum of natural science to marvel over the exhibits or the feng chia night market to purchase local goods. National taichung theater and national museum of natural science are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit fengjia night market and zhonghua night market. Taiwan itinerary day 3 taichung hotel beacon hotel at fengjia im sure most people who visit taichung would be looking for hotel near the fengjia area for easier access to the famous fengjia night market. Our only full day in taipei and we spent it at taipei zoo, which is the largest in asia. Wether you are in taichung for a day or two as a traveler, or a longterm expat whos made tc your second home, youll appreciate the following list of places to shop in taichung. Taichung station is the citys legacy from the japanese colonial period.
This is yet another must do when it comes to things to do in taichung. She loves photography, flowers, books, indie music and good design. It is located about 15 kilometers northwest of the city center. Apr 15, 2017 the surrounding area is rich with interesting places, such as the old taichung city hall, the second market, miyahara pastry shop and the old taichung park which is a very different place from taichung metropolitan park. Taichung train station is located in the old part of town. Blogs from taichung, taiwan, asia page 11 travel blog. It is recommended to leave sun moon lake around 5pm and head to taichung. Wifi is free, and this hotel also features a restaurant and a gym. Nov 15, 2019 taichung ching chuang kang international airport opens direct flights tofrom guangzhou, shenzhen, kunming, hangzhou, hong kong, macau, nanjing, wuxi and ningbo. I love the city feel combined with all the nature and sprawling creative scene you can find here. Taichung is also the gateway to taiwans mesmerising countryside, formed largely by nantou and changhua county, where you can take a break from the cacophony of the city and enjoy peace and tranquility amongst natural marvels.
Breakfast at beacon hotel xinshe sea of flowers xinshe castle xinshe mushroom farm lavender cottage rainbow village gaomei wetlands fengjia night market taiwan itinerary day 4. Buy and use a rechargeable easycard to rent one of the cheap ibikes available across town. Drawn from the concept of the sound cave, national taichung theater makes the best of its streamlined, rigid silhouette by means of modern techniques and materials, and. But why stay near to the night market when you can actually stay right at the fengjia night market. Taichung airport, taizhong hangkong zhan, code rmq is the only airport of taichung city. Discuss taichung travel with tripadvisor travelers. See whats going on at taichung municipal stadium or taichung stadium. Taichung is a transport hub of western taiwan and you are likely to stop over or even spend a night or two here, especially if you plan to head inland. Taichung ching chuang kang international airport opens direct flights tofrom guangzhou, shenzhen, kunming, hangzhou, hong kong, macau, nanjing, wuxi and ningbo. Check out the official blog from uber to get the latest news, announcements, and things to do in taichung. A disputed island with a history of colonialism, uprisings, waves of immigration, and now renown as a technology giant, taiwan is home to vibrant, chaotic cities and serene mountain escapes, tropical beaches, and both chinese and indigenous culture. Compare the prices of 2367 hotels in taichung city, taiwan. National museum of natural science is minutes away. On our day 4 in taiwan, we explored the xinshe shinshe area near taichung city as well as taichung itself.
Ive been traveling all over the world for years and this is the one that i cannot say no to this hotel. Taichung is basically my second home, and while i might well be biased, one of my favorite cities in asia. In fact, much of taiwans mushrooms are produced here in the many farms around this area. Taichung tourist information center is available at 247 all round the year. Wifi is free, and this hotel also features an airport shuttle and a 24hour front desk. Travel 3d2n itinerary in taichung sun moon lake qingjing. This page is about taichung travel and transportation i will show you how to travel to other destinations around taiwan. Taichung tourism, taiwan taichung trip planner, taichung.
Passengers can take airport shuttle bus and city bus travel between airport and taichung city. A large park centring on an artificial lake, taichung park offers a nice chance for shade and a chance to get out of the sun. Books about taiwan history, culture, politics, and travel. Paochueh temple and taichung confucius temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit chungyo department store. Turns out, taiwan was such a blank slate to me that it didnt really matter where i started. Located in xitun district neighborhood, love i is connected to a shopping center. But unless you have nine months to read up on every travel guide, its really hard to know which is the best travel guide books. Taichung travel guides, need to know when travelling. The landis taichung hotel one taichung in taichung book. Taiwan itinerary day 3 taiwan 8d7n cingjing taichung. It includes wenhua night market, feng jia road, xitun road, fuxing road and beacon sun plaza. Top 10 affordable stays in taichung, taiwan updated 2020. In the new part of the city center, you will find the new taichung city hall.
For scooter rental in taichung, check out this page. Insight guides city guide taipei travel guide ebook insight city guides insight guides. If you are planning a travel to taiwan and taichung, you can find on this page a summary of all the practical informations for your journey and further links 0 comments leave your response taiwan currency. It has a pleasant climate and a population of just over 2. Weve got the lowdown on where to go shopping in tc, whether youre looking for dresses, books, a tent, or ginger. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Taichung, with one million inhabitants, is the third largest city in the island though off the beaten tourist path, taichung offers some real treasures for the discerning traveller. Does anyone know any tours of taroko gorge that leave from taichung not via taipei.
A huge nostalgia lover, she has a penchant for aesthetics inspired by the 50s and 60s and enjoys taking pictures with her analog camera in her free time. Located in taichung, hotel reve taichung is in an area with good airport proximity. Located in taichung s north district neighborhood, taichung amour hotel is in the city center and near a train station. My last days in taipei contained some more good shopping as well as a visit to the worlds tallest building taipei 101 and a. Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features 2 restaurants. Taiwan is a key focus for camphor press, and were delighted to offer this selection of books about this fascinating country. While there are plenty of good restaurants, do visit one of the night markets for local snacks. Our last trip was in midmarch and it was moderately cool in taichung at that time, unlike taipei which was noticeably colder. The 10 best hotel deals in taichung may 2020 tripadvisor. But perhaps what taichung is known for the most is bubble tea, the most famous beverage in the region. The area turns into a brightly lit walking street packed with food stalls and stalls selling various bits and bobs. I narrowed it down to 11 of the best travel guide books and the reasons why just so you know i didnt simply accept whichever book was left on the library shelf. I honestly recommend this place to anyone who visits taichung and if you want to experience the way of taiwanese hospitalit. The first 3 days are spent in the centre of the country taichung before the journey continues in taipei, the most vibrant city of taiwan.
So despite the very short 2d1n trip, we narrowed to 9 must do things when in taichung. The interior includes paintings, engravings, and printing. If you travel to taichung from the north possibly with the high speed railway you will notice how, after the green hills of miaoli county, the countryside. Affordable, yet, up to the mark is necessary for all travelers. After working my way through taichungs dense city streets, taichung park was a breath of fresh air.
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