Rainbow Village
Nantun 1.5 hrs
Visit a whimsical village transformed by a veteran's colorful paintings.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Subtropical
Languages
Mandarin and Taiwanese Hokkien and English
Local currency
TWD
(TWD)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Xitun District
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Sun Cakes
Bubble Tea
Braised Pork Rice
Fried Chicken Cutlet
When to visit Taichung
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: April, October
Busiest: Mar-May, Sep-Nov
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Jan70
Cool, dry
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Feb75
Mild, pleasant
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Mar85
Warm, pleasant
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Apr88
Warm, sunny
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May80
Hot, humid, rain
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Jun65
Hot, rainy, typhoons
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Jul60
Hot, humid, storm
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Aug60
Hot, humid, storm
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Sept80
Warm, less rain
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Oct88
Mild, dry, sunny
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Nov85
Cooler, pleasant
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Dec75
Cool, dry
Things to do in Taichung
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Miyahara
Central District 1.5 hrs
Step into a magical, Harry Potter-esque former ophthalmology clinic now selling sweets and ice cream.
Best in the evening
2 places
Fengjia Night Market
Xitun 3 hrs
Explore one of Taiwan's largest and most vibrant night markets for street food and shopping.
Gaomei Wetlands
Qingshui 2.5 hrs
Witness breathtaking sunsets and diverse wildlife at these scenic coastal wetlands.
Any time of day
3 places
National Taichung Theater
Xitun 2 hrs
Admire the stunning architecture and catch a performance at this modern opera house.
Chun Shui Tang (Original Bubble Tea)
West District 1 hr
Sip on the original bubble milk tea at the place where it was invented.
National Museum of Natural Science
North District 3.5 hrs
Explore fascinating exhibits on natural history, science, and technology.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Taichung
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Skip the line Wonder Newland Amusement Park Ticket
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Carton King Creative Park Ticket in Taichung
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Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide Taichung City
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Standard tour
Alishan Join In Day Tour from Taichung
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Standard tour
Alishan Private Day Tour from Taichung
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Unstructured tour
Taiwan Data eSIM : 1GB/Daily to 30GB-30Days
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Unstructured tour
Private Transfer between Taoyuan Airport and Taichung City
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Standard tour
1 day tour Sun Moon Lake from Taichung
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Taichung
Straight-line distance from the centre of Taichung.
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