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Taichung, Taiwan
Saturate your journey with an astonishing array of beauty in Taichung, Taiwan. Be immersed in a world of kaleidoscopic color throughout the streets of Rainbow Village. Frolic in the stunning florals of the Zhongshe Flower Market, a staple of Taichung. And enjoy any of the city’s incredible food markets where you’ll find delicacies like white jute soup, Taiwanese sausage and of course, bubble tea, which originated from Taichung! A metropolis surrounded by mountains and natural splendor; Taichung is a city full of surprises just waiting to be discovered.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Time Zone
Taipei Standard Time -
Language
Mandarin “lí-hó” means hello. To say yes, say “shi.” For thank you, say “Xièxiè.” -
Currency & Shopping
The New Taiwan dollar -
Famous For
As the second largest city in Taiwan, Taichung is no stranger to food markets, so you’ll have no-trouble finding an extraordinary array of delicious and diverse delicacies throughout the bustling city. Though, you may have difficulty deciding which to go to! -
Important
Taichung experiences a warm humid, sub-tropical climate bordering on tropical monsoon climate, with record temperatures reaching 89°F in December and January. -
Fun Fact #1
With its perfect climate for farming flowers year-round, Taichung’s Zhongshe Flower Market is a must-see icon no-matter what season you visit. -
Fun Fact #2
With a hundred years of history, the Taichung Station Railway Cultural Park combines the old and new stations to display the history of the railway. It also provides interactive areas, catering, cultural and creative spaces, and exhibition spaces. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Though, Taichung has much to be abuzz about, the city’s most recent claim to fame comes from being the original home of bubble tea, a globally beloved sweet beverage with delightful bubbles at the bottom that bring delicious bursts of flavors. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
True lovers and innovators of food, Taichung also originated the Taiwanese dessert, Suncake! This tasty treat is so celebrated in Taiwan, that they turned a century-old cultural building into the Taiwan Museum of Suncake!