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Taichung

Taichung (臺中 or 台中; Táizhōng) is in the third largest city in Taiwan, and is located the mid-western part of the island.
Get in


By plane

Taichung airport operates mostly as domestic hub, though it does also offer a limited international service to neighboring counties. A flight to Taipei takes 40 minutes

By train

All Taiwan High Speed Rail trains between Taipei and Kaohsiung stop at Taichung.

In addition, Taichung is a major stop along the Western Line with all north and south bound trains a making a stop here. Midrange ticket prices (Jukuang class) typically run around NT$300 from Taipei or NT$350 from Kaohsiung. The entire trip takes about three hours from both Taipei and Kaohsiung.

By car

You can rent small car for about US$100 per day.

By bus

By boat

Get around


Taichung has a convenient and efficient bus service. For those with a Taiwanese driver's license, renting a used 125cc scooter is also an option worth considering. Otherwise, you will need to take taxis. The down-town area is sufficiently compact to make it easy to get around on foot, although many shop owners will utilize the sidewalk in front of their business. This can make walking something of an ordeal, dodging traffic as you are forced to walk on the street.

See

  • National Museum of Natural Science, 1 Guanchien Road. Tel:+886 4 2322-6940 - Open:9AM-5PM (closed Mondays)

  • National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, 2 Wu Quan West Road, Sec.1 Tel:+886 4 2372-3552 - Open:9AM~5PM, (closed on Mondays)

  • Taichung Metropolitan Opera House

  • Taichung Tower
  • Taichung City Hall


    • Do
  • Taichung Tubbies Football Team Expat soccer team based in Taichung. Play friendly games of football in Taichung, and compete in tournaments island wide.


    • Eat


    With a proliferation of noodle shops and street vendors peddling anything from the exotic to common household dishes, there is no lack of choice for enjoying local delicacies. Fortunately, the Taiwanese are quite accustomed to non-Chinese speakers, so using gestures will get you what you want (with a perhaps a little surprise!)

    Budget
  • Salut Pizza, De Ye Road (Soho Street).


    • Mid range

    Splurge

    Drink

  • 89K Pub, located at 89 Chung Ming S. Road. Tel:+886 4 2320-701. Great live music on the weekends. Fantastic Blues band, Boogie Chillin plays there the 2nd Friday of every month. Large screen projector for the big games and music videos. Old school bar with a great atmosphere. Great mix of people. If you want to see some great live bands as well as get your party on... this is the pub. An excellent place to spend an evening. Big bikers welcome! ''(I wanted to go there on Feb/23 2007 but place looks more like a building site. I think it is closed for a while now)'

  • FuBar, 25-9 Da Ye Road (Soho Street - a small pedestrian street near down town). Tel:886 4 2310-9401. A sports pub catering mostly to foreigners. All kinds of sports, including hockey, rugby, basketball, american football, and more. TV feeds from Japanese and North American Satellite, and Taiwan cable to watch local games. With simple pub fare and cold beer, as well as outdoor seating, it's...

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    Taipei CKS International Airport Arrival Private Transfer Varies

    Volkswagen Transportation

    Travel from Taipei's Chiang Kai Shek International Airport to your downtown Taipei city hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Upon claiming your baggage and completing arrival formalities, proceed out the nearest exit.

    When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 72 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

    Vehicles used:

    • PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Nissan Teana (1 to 2 people)
    • PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Volkswagen Micro Van (3 to 6 people)
    • PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Toyota 18 seater (7 to 9 people)

    At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:

    • Arrival Flight Number
    • Arrival Time
    • Hotel Name (where you would like to be dropped off)
    • Hotel Address

    Don't forget to book your Hotel to Airport transfer!

    Please note:
    Whilst your driver may not speak english, they will be in contact with the Tour Operator representative, via mobile phone should you require any further assistance during your transfer.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details

    Half Day Northern Coast Tour including Yehliu Park 4 hours

    Yehliu Park - Queens Head

    Your tour guide will take you through rich farming land to the growing industrial area and harbor of Keelung. Nearby is the Cave of the Immortals, a narrow natural cleft in a hill containing Buddhist shrines and sculptures.

    Afterwards, proceed to the Northern Coast, famous for the natural formations of wonder rocks, sculptured throughout the ages by wind and sea erosion caused a chemical change hardened the top layer of earth. This top layer protects the layers below from erosion, leaving fascinating pillar formations, including the famous Queen's Head.

    Highlights:

    • Keelung City
    • Keelung Harbour
    • Buddha Statue
    • Yehliu Natural Park
    • Queen's Head

    Click here for more information and Booking Details

    Chiufen Village and Northeast Coast Tour 4.5 hours

    Chiufen Village

    The Northeast Coast National Scenic Area is located in the northeast corner of Taiwan. The scenic area is noted for its numerous capes and bays backed by green mountains. Visit Pitou Cape, tall abrasion caves and platforms and other eroded landforms are clearly seen on the cape's hanging cliff.

    Later visit Nanya, which is noted for its fantastic rock formations and sea-eroded coral shore. The patterned stone is unique in Taiwan and formed through the weathering of the sandstone that lines the shore. The oxidation of iron ore within the stone gives it a beautiful striped pattern.

    Chiufen Village were once centers of gold mining in Taiwan. The gold is gone, but these quaint old villages, built of closely-packed houses clinging to steep mountainsides, continue to offer enchanting scenery and fascinating glimpses into the lifestyles of the past.

    Highlights

    • Chiufen Village
    • Chinkuashin Village
    • Pitou Cape
    • Nanya Rock Formations
    • Bay of Two Colors

    Click here for more information and Booking Details





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