Taichung
is a ray of sunshine
Welcome to Taichung
Under Japanese, and later KMT, economic planning, Kaohsiung became the centre of heavy industry, Taipei the centre of colonial administration, and Taichung? The centre of light industry. If your image of 'Made in Taiwan' still conjures up visions of cheap toys, shoes and electrical goods, then you’ve got old Taichung in mind.
Top experiences in Taichung
Amazing hotels and hostels
We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Travel guides
Starting at $36.39
Taichung activities
Sun Moon Lake Cruise with Taipei Bullet Train Private Tour
Prepare for a scenic day tour to Sun Moon Lake, known throughout Taiwan for its enchanting beauty – no matter the season or time of day. Divided by a island, the alpine lake was named for the round and crescent shapes of its unique landscape where hills and mountains reflect in the crystalline water. Your private guide will meet you in your hotel lobby and transfer you by private car to the Taipei main train station. Board the high-speed rail bullet train, accompanied by your guide to Taichung -- about an hour away -- where you’ll disembark for a 39-mile (64-km) drive by private car to Sun Moon Lake. During the 1.5-hour ride, absorb the spectacular hilllside scenery as you listen to commentary about the region and its aboriginal inhabitants from your informative guide. Learn how Sun Moon Lake and its surrounding countryside were designated one of thirteen National Scenic Areas in Taiwan. Upon arrival, embark on a 1.5-hour private motorboat cruise on beautiful Sun Moon Lake, stopping at several cultural spots along the way. Relax and be mesmerized by the sparkling water of the gorgeous lake, nestled in the verdant countryside. Keep an eye out for an abundance of birdlife such as the little egret, common kingfisher, black-crowned night heron, crested serpent eagle and more!Visit the Ida Thao Village representing the Thao tribe, one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. Learn about the Thao people, who settled in the Tannan, Dili and Shuanglong Villages in the Xinyi Township. After a stop at Hsuan-Kuang Temple, meet local aboriginal people at the Ida Thao Village. Dine on aboriginal-flavored dishes for lunch at Ma-Gai-Dan restaurant, and spend your afternoon enjoying a private guided tour of the nine-tiered Tse-En Pagoda – situated at the highest altitude in the Sun Moon Lake area – and Wenwu Temple, located on the lake’s north shore.In the early afternoon, your guide will take you by private car back to Taichung’s high speed rail train station for your return trip to Taipei. When you arrive in Taipei around 6pm, you will be transferred by private car to your hotel in Taipei.
Nantou Walking On Sky Ladder Day Tour from Taichung
You will be picked up at your hotel in Taichung City or Taichung Station (TRA or HSR) at 9am and proceed to Nantou for this exciting full-day tour.In order to make tourists easier to reach Taiji Canyon, Taiwanese government built a sky ladder suspension bridge, Zhushan Sky Ladder, on 2 precipices crossing a river. Zhushan Sky Ladder used to be one of the only 2 suspension bridges with ladder in the world. The length is 136 meters with 208 steps and the difference of height is around 20 meters.From the entrance to Taiji Canyon, you walk through bamboo forest, climb thousands stairs, crouch through hole in the rock, cross Earth God Temple, and you will reach Green Dragon Waterfall. The water from the waterfall flows across Taiji Canyon. There are many waterfalls on the giant rock along the canyon. One of these looks really like a human face, with eyebrows, nose, cheek, and even with tears. When the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Taichung City or Taichung Main Station.Attractions you will visit: Taiji Canyon Zhushan Sky Ladder Earth God Temple Green Dragon Waterfall Come to Nantou to get back to nature, and leave feeling rejuvenated!
Leisure Cycling Experience & Gaomei Wetlands Sunset & Fengjia Night Market
Enjoy a complimentary HSR Taichung Station pickup & Fengjia Night Market hotel pickup around at 1:00~1:30pm. Departing from your pickup point, you'll first head to Dongfeng Bicycle Greenway & Houfeng Bikeway to enjoy 2-hour scenic bike ride. It is a fantastic and safe route for a brief bike ride with family, kids and friends with a total length of 16 kilometers. This bikeway preserves old railway stations along the path to add up more fun and also is filled with natural landscapes, Hakka culture, and endless greenery.After exploring the bikeway, you’ll head toward Gaomei Wetlands that is a grassy and muddy tidal flat to catch the sea breeze and watch beautiful sunset and also can spots thousands of crabs, mud-skippers and rare birds. After the completion of the tour, enjoy the worry-free transfer back to HSR Taichung Station or Fengjia Night Market or your hotels near Fengjia Night Market. You can try out great variety of street food here, like Chinese omelet, octopus ball, papaya milk, bubble milk tea...etc. Do not miss the best night market in Taiwan.
6 Days Taiwan Bus Tour (Sun moon lake , Alishan , Kenting , Taitung and Taroko)
Day 1: Taipei - Sun Moon Lake - Taichung Pick up from your hotel in Taipei city by a comfortable coach, and drive 2.5 hours to Sun Moon Lake (Wen Wu Temple, Ita Thao and boat sightseeing.) After having lunch (on own), you will check in to the 5 star hotel at around 5:00 PM. The hotel will be The Splendor Hotel or Tempus Hotel Taichung or other 5 star hotel in Taicung City . Day 2: Taichung - Alishan - Chaiyi Leave from your hotel around 8 AM. You will go to YUYUPAS TRIBE and Alishan National Park by a comfortable coach. You will see natural landscape and experience Alishan train. After having lunch (on own), you will head to Chiayi City by coach at around 2:30 PM. Your local guide will take you to check in at around 5 PM. You will stay at Nice Prince Hotel or other 5 star hotel. Day 3 Chaiyi - Kaohsiung Leave your hotel at 7 AM to visit HINOIKI Museum and go to Kaohsiung Spring & Autumn Pavilions (A local Taiwanese temple), Fo Guang Shan (A famous budda temple). Then, you will visit Love River in the afternoon. The hotel will be Han Hsien International Hotel Kaohsiung or other 5 star hotel . Day 4 Kaohsiung - Kenting Leave from your hotel at 9 AM and head to Kenting National Park by a cozy coach. It will take 2 hours to arrive at Maopitou and Eluanbi Lighthouse and have lunch (at your own expense). Afterward, you will return to Kaohsiung at the hotel around 5:30pm. Stay at Kaohsiung Han –Hsien International Hotel or other 5 stars hotel . Day 5 Kaohsiung - East Coast National Scenic Area You will be picked up at the hotel by your local tour guide at 8 AM. Our driver will drive 2 hours to Taitung. Your first stop will be at the East Coast National Scenic Area, then you will visit the Pachi Scenic Lookout, and proceed to the Caves of the Eight Immortals to enjoy its unique landscape. In addition, you will stop by the Stone Umbrella, which are sea rock pillars in the shape of an umbrella. Later on, you will visit the famous Sansiantai. The story behind it involves three Gods who stopped by this area, and when they left, they left three pairs of footprints that you can see on the rock. You will stay at Taitung Chihpen Century Hotel or other 5 star hotel. Day 6 Taitung - Hualien Leave your hotel at 8 AM to start to explore the Taroko Gorge National Park such as Swallow Grotto and Chi Sing Tan Scenic Area. Next, you will return to Taipei City by a comfortable coach.
8 Days Taiwan 5 Stars Hotel Excursion
Sat. You will be picked up from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to your hotel. You can taste Taiwanese exotic desert at night market on your own, and shop around in the department store. Sun. After being picked up from hotel, it will be about 3.5 hours drive and take 2 hours to isit Sun Moon Lake (Wen Wu Temple, Ita Thao, Holy Monk Shrine). Also, you will sightsee by boat for 30 mins, and go to Puli Town (Puli Brewery.) You will stay overnight in Taichung. Mon. You will be picked up from your hotel, and it will be about 3.5 hours drive to YUYUPAS Tribe and spend 1 hour in YUYUPAS Tribe. Tonight, you will stay in Alishan National Park (Visit Three Generations woods ~ Sisters Lakes… for about 2 hours) In addition, our driver will drive you from Chaiyi to your hotel for about 2.5 hours. Tue. After being picked up from hotel, you will arrive at Hinoki Museum. Then, you will be taken to Kaohsiung to Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center, Love River, and Liu Ho Night Market. And, you will stay overnight in Kaohsiung. Wed. You will visit Kenting National Park, Eluanbi Lighthouse, and spend 3 hour driving from Taitung to hotel.Thur. You will see The Water Running Up Prodigy, pass by East Coast National Scenic Area, Sansiantai, Caves of the Eight Immortals, and drive to the hotel.Fri. You will arrvie at Taroko Gorge National Park (Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Tunnel of Nine Turns, pass by Marble Bridge, Pass by Tiansiang Lodge, and Marble Exhibition Center). Our driver will drive through Suao Hualien Highway and back to Taipei Hotel for about 4 hours.Sat. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
iBike Tour: City Biking and Visiting in Taichung
At 8:30am, you will meet your tour guide at Maple Valley Park iBike Station. Riding along the roads of the city in a slower pace, and enjoying sunshine and healthy exercise while discovering a new city. This tour starts from the modern side of the city and then slowly move to the historical side of it, so you will see everything that you need to see to proudly tell the others that you have been to Taichung.You will be visiting or passing by below major attractions in the city: Maple Valley Park National Taichung Theater (Taichung Metropolitan Opera House) Calligraphy Greenway National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts Natural Way Six Arts Cultural Center Old Taichung City Hall Old Taichung Railway Station There are convenient stores everywhere on the way, so no need to carry a lot of food or water supplies with you. Just come and enjoy and to have most fun out of this wonderful biking experience. Before end of bike tour, you will receive a complimentary cup of famous Taiwan bubble tea from the its original birth place.