Taichung travel guide
Taichung is the largest city in central Taiwan, with steady weather and an unhurried pace that suits eating your way around. This guide covers getting around, what to eat, souvenirs and where to stay, so first-timers can follow it as is.
Getting there and around
High-speed rail trains stop at HSR Taichung Station in Wuri District, where you can change to the TRA Xinwuri Station or the Taichung Metro Green Line into the city. Buses, the Green Line and YouBike cover most trips; parking near night markets is hard, so public transport is easier.
Food in Taichung
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Sun cakes are Taichung's signature souvenir: flaky pastry with a maltose filling that keeps for several days at room temperature. Check the best-before date and storage instructions before buying.
Itineraries
One day of eating in Taichung
From a traditional breakfast to night-market skewers, with coffee and bubble-tea breaks in between: Taichung's signature flavours in one day.
Half a day in Taichung: coffee, tea and souvenirs
A short loop for the hours before your train: coffee, bubble tea, then a box of souvenirs to take home.
Where to stay
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