Holiday in Taichung

About Taichung

Taichung is the third largest city in Taiwan and is located in the western center of the island, surrounded by mountains and fertile plains. The city is considered the cultural capital of Taiwan, combining urban creativity with traditional charm. Taichung is known for its mild climate year-round, earning it the nickname City of Eternal Spring. The Rainbow Village is one of the most extraordinary art projects in Asia: the former soldier Huang Yung-Fu, known as Rainbow Grandpa, began painting a military village slated for demolition with colorful figures and patterns starting in 2008 — thus saving it from destruction. Today, the village is an internationally recognized attraction. Taichung's night markets are among the best in Taiwan: the Fengjia Night Market is the largest night market in the country, with over 300 stalls. Here, street food stands, game booths, and fashion boutiques line up — a feast for all senses that pulses daily until after midnight. The National Taichung Theater, designed by Japanese star architect Toyo Ito, is an architectural masterpiece with flowing, cave-like forms. The Miyahara ice cream parlor, housed in a restored Japanese colonial eye clinic, combines historic architecture with creative ice cream flavors and elaborately packaged sweets. The Gaomei Wetland by the sea offers a spectacular backdrop at sunset: wind turbines, mudflats, and an endless horizon make it one of the most romantic places in Taiwan.