Taichung
Taiwan
- Safety rating
- 9/10
- Best time to visit
- Autumn and spring offer the most comfortable, dry weather thanks to the city's mild climate.
- Population
- 2.8M
Overview
Taichung, in central Taiwan, is a creative, mild-weathered city famous as the birthplace of bubble tea and home to quirky cultural villages. It blends grand opera-house architecture, leafy parks, and a thriving café scene. Nearby mountains and Sun Moon Lake make it a great regional base.
Top attractions
Visit the National Taichung Theater, Rainbow Village, the Gaomei Wetlands, and Fengjia Night Market.
Getting around
A new MRT line, buses (some free for short rides with an EasyCard), and YouBike help you get around.