[Latest 2025 Travel Guide] Taichung
🌇 Taichung Travel Package | Attractions + Food + Transportation All in One
Located in central Taiwan, Taichung is a sunny and creative city. It boasts not only bustling night markets but also cultural and artistic communities, natural landscapes, and a plethora of must-try delicacies! Whether you're a hipster, a foodie, or a family traveler, there's something for everyone here.
📍 Must-see attractions in Taichung
1. Rainbow Village
- Features : Retired soldier Huang Yongfu used colorful paintings to transform the old military dependents' village into a colorful art village.
- Editor’s recommendation : Wear something bright and you’ll look great in photos, a must-have for Instagram.
2. Gaomei Wetland
- Features : The sunset where the sea and sky meet + the mirror reflection is comparable to the mirror of the sky.
- Friendly reminder : Tide time is important, it is recommended to visit in the evening.
3. Audit New Village
- Features : The old dormitory has been transformed into a cultural and creative market, with coffee shops and handmade shops everywhere.
- Editor's guide : Come for a stroll in the afternoon, have a cup of hand-brewed coffee, and take plenty of artistic photos.
4. Fengjia Night Market
- Features : One of the most famous night markets in Taiwan, with a wide variety of snacks.
- Must-eats : Large Intestine Wrapped in Small Intestine, Devil’s Chicken Steak, and Pearl Milk Tea.
5. National Taichung Opera House
- Features : This world-class building, designed by Toyo Ito, features a dreamy curved shape.
- Editor's suggestion : Even if you don't watch the performance, it is worth going in to visit the architectural space.
🍜 Must-try food in Taichung
| Shop/Food | Reasons for recommendation |
|---|---|
| Miyahara Ophthalmology | The ice cream dessert shop, which was transformed from an old ophthalmology clinic, has a super dreamy decoration. |
| Fifth Market Soup Dumplings | It has a traditional flavor, thin skin and lots of soup. |
| Chun Shui Tang | The birthplace of pearl milk tea, a must-try classic. |
| Yizhong Street Snacks | You can satisfy your hunger with fried chicken, takoyaki and chicken cutlet all at once. |
| Sunrise Cheesecake | It is very popular as a souvenir and has a rich taste. |
| Tea Party/Tiger Hot Spring | A hand-shaken drink brand that originated in Taichung, their brown sugar bubble tea is highly recommended. |
🚆 Taichung Transportation Guide
1. How to get to Taichung
- High Speed Rail : Taipei → Taichung High Speed Rail Station, fastest time is 1 hour.
- Taiwan Railways : Taipei → Taichung Station, about 2 hours.
- Passenger transport : National highway passenger transport (Ubus, Tonglian) takes about 2.5 hours.
2. Urban transportation
- Bus : Buses in Taichung city are free within 10 kilometers (with EasyCard/YiPan).
- YouBike : Suitable for short-distance movement and slow travel between attractions.
- Taxi/Car rental : Suitable for large groups or in-depth travel.
💡 My personal 2-day, 1-night itinerary suggestion
Day 1
Taichung Station → Miyahara Eye Clinic → Audit Village → National Taichung Theater → Fengjia Night Market
Day 2
Rainbow Village → Gaomei Wetland → Fifth Market Food → Souvenir (Cheesecake) → Return
💬Editor 's Thoughts <br>Taichung gives me a laid-back and creative vibe. Daytime is all about hipster cafes and architectural tours, and nights are all about eating all you can eat at the night market. When you come to Taichung, remember to come with an empty stomach, because there's so much delicious food!
