Taichung - Another must visit of Taiwan!

Sea of Flowers in Xinshe festival (新社花海節) is a popular attraction, especially among families and cyclists. It runs in a time span of about four weeks between November and December. There are countless vanilla orchids on display and also 50 types of colourful flowers, fruits and mushrooms cultivated right here. read more »

Yearning for an exciting day out? The Yamay Resort features live performances, several gift shops, a selection of F&B outlets and even a set of amusement rides. This resort has been compared to international amusement parks and resorts like the Tokyo Disneyland, Ocean Park in Hong Kong and Korea's Everland Resort. read more »

A perfect spot for birdwatching! During the months of December through to April, numerous water birds visit the Dadu River Bird Sanctuary, many of which are listed as rare and protected species. For the best birdwatching experience, visitors are advised to check local tide charts and plan your visit to coincide with the low tides. read more »

Zhonghua Night Market is Taichung's oldest and largest night market. There are many snacks that can be found here and are especially famous in Taiwan itself. These snacks include that of meatballs, rice cake, herbal ducks, oyster omelette and fried squid. read more »

If you ever find yourself in need of anything in Taichung, visit the Shin-Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store in Xitun District. Selling everything that's fit to be sold, it has 15 floors of retail space packed with numerous brand-name vendors, a spread of fine restaurants as well as the best movie theatre in Taichung. read more »

The Second Market is one of the more popular traditional markets in Taichung City. A few good snacks that must be tried would be fried radish cake(菜頭粿), meat bun(肉包), wanton soup(餛飩湯), meatball(肉圓), suncake(太陽餅) and more! A good place to experience how it is like to spend your time as if you were a local in The Second Market. read more »

Tai Yang Tang Lao Dian Food Co Ltd produces one of the most popular Taiwanese snack that was originated from the city of Taichung. It's a flaky pastry, with sweet fillings which typically contains maltose. Named after the store, Sunbooth, which made these cakes famous, they actually resembles the rising sun of the Japanese flag. read more »

You And Me is a unique and innovative orchard which uses multi-dimensional and layered cultivation methods. A wide variety of tomatoes are grown here, namely the Japan Momotaro, cherry tomato, golden tomato and red beauty tomato. Other than tomatoes, there are also cabbages, garland chrysanthemum, lettuces, strawberries, capsicum, corn and mini cucumber. read more »

In Sweet Charm Farm Winery, the aroma of wine fills the air. If you are a good drinker or wine lover, you should definitely pay a visit to their wine cellar which stores the wine that is specially made and contains up to 70% alcohol! If you are not that much of a drinker, or rather a food lover, it is a must to try their 'Tai Po Hakka Cuisine' (東勢大埔客家菜). The home cooked authentic Hakka cuisine, simple yet distinctive and delicious will make you feel completely at home together with the satisfactory hospitality of unpretentious owners of Sweet Charm Farm Winery. read more »

Sin-She(新社區) is Taiwan’s major mushroom production area. Ah Liang Mushroom Garden is one of the most famous mushroom gardens in Sin-She. An introductory will be given on various kind of mushrooms including Lingzhi and the correct technique of picking mushrooms. read more »

Leh Cherng Temple is one of the oldest temples in Taichung built during the Qing Dynasty and is currently Taiwan's top 10 Temple of Love and Romance. Leh Cherng Temple is a two-storey structure and is among the largest and most ornate temples in Taichung. Be sure to be careful on what occasions you choose to visit this temple, as during national holidays as well as the first 15 days of each lunar month, the temple will be crowded and packed with large numbers of visitors as well as devoted locals. read more »

Fixed Edge Eco-home Leisure Culture Village is the best place to plan your full day trips. In the morning, you can enjoy cycling at the City Park while at noon when your hunger pangs start to bother you, enjoy authentic home grown organic vegetable dishes and then watch the biodiversity and behaviour of insects' habitats. In addition, you can also take a break at the 'Matchmaker Temple' (月下老人廟), to worship and receive blessings for romance, family and career. read more »

The best place to bring your loved ones here especially to impress, the Meteor Garden Boarding House is a great destination to watch breathtaking night views in Taichung. Meteor Garden Boarding House is also a great place for you to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy rare scenes every single night in this romantic atmosphere. The rooms are clean and have Jacuzzi for you to pamper yourself after a long day. read more »

Shui Wu Ku Kuan Hot Spring Resort is one of the top 10 hot spring resorts in Taiwan which is actually comparable to a 5-star hotel. Indulge yourselves or with your loved ones in the natural, soothing and romantic ambient, it is a great way to spend quality time with your loved ones. There will be a candle-light spa or rose petal spa which will definitely be the most romantic experience your partner has ever tried. read more »

Put your stamina, endurance and faith to the test in this 9 day-period in Matsu Pilgrimage. This is the biggest religious event in Taiwan which starts in the 3rd month of every lunar new year. The pilgrimage begins from Dajia Temple in Taichung and circles round the entire Taiwan and ends at Chiayi - Feng Tian Temple. read more »

Fengjia Night Market has attained the award of having the 'Most Delicious Food' and is the largest and most popular night market in Taichung. Delicacies that you should not miss should be the wrapped pork and rice sausages, squid balls, barbecue shrimps, fried fish with sauces, crab meat burgers, mini oden and more! Other than these mouth-watering food items, you can also spend some time to shop along the shops of the street to grab some of your favourite Taiwan souvenirs for your friends and family. read more »

Tung Hai Night Market is located near the Metropolitan Park and Dadu Mountain. There will usually be a huge crowd in Tung Hai Night Market as people would want to experience how the night life is like in this part of Taiwan upon completion of their sightseeing in the Metropolitan Park and Dadu Mountain. Most of the consumers here would be university students and the working adults, along with locals and tourists who would make their way here just to look and purchase some of the nicest goodies sold in Tung Hai Night Market. read more »

Yizhong Street Night Market is located near 中友百貨 (Chungyo Department Store) in northwest of Taichung. In this particular night market, there are a wide variety of food items sold at reasonable prices. You will almost find it impossible to bargain for anything as the items are really inexpensive around here. read more »

Le Mout Restaurant in Taiwan is all about brilliance, sophistication and class. This restaurant is a high-end French restaurant, offering once of the most authentic French cuisine in Taiwan. The four-storey exquisite restaurant on Cunzhong Street showcases the culinary creations of one of Taiwan’s leading chefs, Chen Lan-shu. read more »

The owner of Robot Station started out as a robot collector. Furthermore, having a passion for the work of art and to display his personal collections have inspired him to share his devotion to others. Therefore, Robot Station restaurant was established. read more »

Wooden Sandals Contest at Litou Tien is an event held in every Lunar calendar year, on the 5th day of the 5th month. In this Wooden Sandals Contest, participants have to form a group of 4 members. They would then need to slip their feet onto a pair of long sandals and walk together as a team. read more »

The Thick Noodle Soup at Yingcai Road is famous for their Da Mien Geng (Thick Noodle Soup) which are thick yellow noodles covered with leeks and fried onions. The soup is thick, sticky and tasty, definitely a must-try dish in Taiwan that will send you begging for more. The Thick Noodle Soup at Yingcai Road also serves to let locals reminisce their eating habits during their childhood days, just by simply adding a portion of tofu, egg and other stewed items. read more »

A tragic event happened on September 21, 1999 at 01:47AM where the central part of Taiwan was hit by a 7.3 earthquake, according to the Richter Scale. The consequences which included the number of deaths and damage to properties made this earthquake being ranked as one of worst natural disasters in Taiwan for the past century. read more »

A unique restaurant which presents the olden days in Taichung that roughly dates back to the period of 1940s. The setting of the restaurant will literally make you feel like you have gone back in time, into another dimension. It is an ideal place to try out the different local delicacies of Taiwan from the olden days and how they exactly taste like at a highly reasonable price. read more »

Situated not far from Tunghai University, is the Tunghai Art Street, or also known as the Taichung Art Street. Do not be fooled by the name where it only shows one street apparently, it is actually a collection of streets and narrow alleys dominated with art galleries, handicraft shops and more! There are also several secondhand bookshops where visitors might be able to come across many stories or tales that are unheard of. Even though Tunghai Art Street dates back to only 1980s, it is still a place rich in culture and arts where visitors will never regret to earn an experience. read more »

Da Jia Zhen Lan Temple is alternatively known as Da Jia Ma Zu Temple. It is one of the famous temples within Taiwan. On every 3rd month of the lunar calendar, there will be ten thousands over of devotees doing the grand pilgrimage from Da Jia Zhen Lan Temple to Xingang Mukden Palace and back, the total journey will last 8 days and 7 nights. read more »

Feel welcomed and at ease in Anna's House, whereby the structure and decor will be as similar as that of those that can be found in the Western suburbs. Visitors will be able to treat Anna's House as if it was their new home when they arrive in Taichung. The entire surroundings will be ideal for you to get a quiet moment alone for yourself, or just indulge yourself in your favourite book that you have brought along with you on your trip. read more »

Located in the Dongshan park, Jason's House is a private villa in the well-known resort community. With the hills and rivers nearby, it provides a relaxing atmosphere where visitors can easily get in touch with nature through mountain trails, visiting the nearby hot springs, or do some camping and barbeque. Supermarkets are also nearby to cater to the needs of visitors. read more »

With its fashionable luxurious decoration, 18TC stands out as one of the top nightclubs in Taichung. The partying atmosphere is ensured to be of the highest quality as guests are encouraged to dress well to enter the club. 18TC also frequently introduces parties with a focus on enjoyable music for the dancefloor, featuring well-known music from Jeremy Faust, Hed Kandi, the Chemical Brothers and special appearances of famous DJs like Stephane Pompougnac. read more »

LOBBY Club is the place where trendy music and fashion congregate, where people revel in dance and party. Visitors are subjected to a multi-sensory attack upon entering LOBBY Club, with its outstanding DJs and engaging MCs appealing with their personalities coupled with the great snacks and alcohol on offer. Performances are also of an international standard, providing definite entertainment amidst the carefree enjoyment of the masses that throng the club. read more »