As the third largest city of Taiwan, Taichung is the economic and cultural center and the only municipality in the middle part of the island. The motto of Taichung is "Culture · Economy · International City". Large numbers of universities and historical sites are found here, so it enjoys the reputation of "City of Culture". It is also the center of the Buddhist culture and the Buddha dharma assembly is held in Paochueh Temple every year. Moreover, it is a prosperous modern city with high-rise buildings towering aloft. It is also called a "City in Peace". The streets are clean, the environment is beautiful, and people are friendly, making it a good place for one to relax.
Facts of Taichung
Chinese Name: 台中市 (tái zhōng shì)
Population: 2,816,700
Area: 2,215 square kilometers (855 square miles)
Location: in the middle west of Taiwan Island, southeast China
Administrative Division: 29 districts
Area Code: 04
Zip Code: 000400

---

What to see in Taichung?
 Taichung has many beautiful natural scenery, Taichung Park, Gaomei Wetland, Wuling Farm, Lishan Scenic Area, etc. are all good places for outings and enjoying the scenery. Taichung has never lacked humanistic and artistic feelings. From the Rainbow Military Village to the Chai Branch Station, from the National Taiwan Museum of Art to Tunghai University, the fresh literary and artistic temperament flows in the air and arouses the echoes. The long history has left countless cultural monuments and religious temples here, and the modern business district and the turbulent crowds have given Taichung a different kind of splendid light. Here lists top attractions in Taichung.

Fengjia Night Market	Taichung Railway Station	Alishan Mountain Scenic Area
Taroko National Park	Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan	Yushan National Park

---

When to visit Taichung?
Taichung is located in an excellent geographical location, and its climate like spring all year round makes it a good time to travel all year round.

---

How to get to Taichung?
By Air:  Taichung Ching Chuang Kang International Airport opens direct flights to/from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Nanjing, Wuxi and Ningbo. Passengers can take airport shuttle bus and city bus travel between airport and Taichung City.

By Train: If arriving Taipei, one can also take the train or long distance bus to Taichung. The high speed train takes you about 1 hour and the ordinary train takes 100 minutes to 3 hours according to different types.

By Bus: To travel around in the city, city buses and taxis are available for you. For convenience, you can buy an Easy Card. If the travel mileage on the city bus is within 6 miles (10 kilometers), it will be free with the card. Remember to swipe it when you get on and off the bus.

---

Taichung Travel Tips
Shopping In Taichung: Youngsters gather at Yi-Chung Shopping Street where there are all kinds of fashion clothes and accessories. At Park Lane by CMP, you can go shopping or just wander. There is a mall here whose walls are densely covered with green plants and the Eslite Bookstore on the third floor is very big. Jingming First Street is called “Small Europe”. Walking along it is like walking along Les Champs-Elysees. There are shops and art galleries on both sides and chairs for you to have a rest.

Dining In Taichung:  Taichung has a great many of tasty snacks including fried chicken, stinky tofu, oyster omelet, sausage wrapped in glutinous rice, sun cake and mayegeng.

Nightlife In Taichung: You can eat all these delicious food at Feng Chia Night Market, Zhonghua Road Night Market and Jhongsiao Road Night Market. In addition, you can enjoy your night in the clubs and one of the most famous one is Lobby, where you can watch shows and drink as much as you like.

Ask Questions ?