2025 Taichung Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Because I came to Taichung to watch the Flower Carpet Festival, I was supposed to stay at the hotel on Saturday night, but it was booked for Friday night. So after get off work, I packed my clothes and rushed to the hotel to stay two nights in Taichung. The next day, I went online to see if there were any cheaper hotels. Later, I posted the photos and information on Facebook. My wife's second sister saw it and called my wife to tell her that she would stay at her house on Saturday night. Her house was near Taichung Station. We didn't want to disturb them, so we booked the hotel. We had agreed to treat them to dinner, but they went to pay the bill secretly. We came to this hot pot restaurant for dinner today because the owner and my second brother-in-law are comrades in the army. My wife had eaten here once before, but I had not. Before six o'clock, the tables in front of the store were already full of customers. Customers who came in one after another were already queuing up. The soup and shacha sauce of this store taste good, especially the shacha sauce. This is the store with the best shacha sauce that I have ever eaten. I heard that every time my second brother-in-law brings his friends to consume, the boss will treat them to several dishes, and today is no exception. After finishing dinner and leaving, the customers in line started quarreling, so we quickly packed up and asked the boss to receive the next group of customers. It seems that delicious food always attracts gourmets from afar. I hope that next time they come to Pingtung, we can treat them well. (20201128)

#AprilGoodPlaces2025 Due to the epidemic, the company's spring party was not held last year. As a result, this year's spring party was originally scheduled to be cancelled again. Later, it was said that it would be held after repeated consideration, and the final decision was made. In previous years, the year-end parties or spring banquets were held in the northern, central, and southern branches in turn. This time, in order to avoid infection problems in the factory, the boss decided to find a venue for the spring banquet himself. The venue was finally set on February 20th, which was the Shangjie Fresh Seafood Restaurant in Wuqi, Taichung. As usual, it is held at noon so that colleagues can finish their meal and have enough time to return home without being too late. The dishes this time are as rich as in previous years. In the past two years, many industries have been affected by the epidemic and either closed down or their performance declined. Of course, the company's overall performance has also declined. In order to sympathize with the hard work of employees and boost morale, the boss not only overcame the epidemic to hold a spring banquet, but also raised salaries for the entire company again this year to motivate people. When it comes to Spring Festival dinner, everyone is full after half of the dishes are served, and the remaining ingredients are packed up to take home or given to foreign workers to bring back for enjoyment. Everyone was very satisfied with the menu this time. There were all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, such as lobster, giant grass prawns, abalone, sea bass, shark fin, chicken soup, pork knuckle, lamb chops, etc. The most important thing was the lucky draw, which made some people happy while others sad. Those who won the grand prize danced happily, and those who didn’t win received a consolation prize of 3,000 yuan. I have good luck at year-end parties and spring banquets, so I will keep the amount of the fourth prize I won secret. As the saying goes, "the mouth that eats is soft, the hand that takes is short." After having eaten and drunk our fill, we must work hard again. I hope that this year's performance will be better and grow more than last year. (20210220)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 MITSUI OUTLET PARK currently has three branches in Taiwan: Linkou store in New Taipei City, Taichung Port store, and Guiren store in Tainan. In addition, another branch is planned to open next to Fengshan MRT Station in Kaohsiung. Although the Taichung Port store is not located in the metropolitan area and is relatively remote, I came here today specifically for shopping. The large parking lot was full of cars and it was difficult to find a parking space. I searched for a long time before finally finding a parking space. There are many international and domestic brands here. Both out-of-season and current-season products are available at very affordable prices, and there may be promotional activities. This wave of Qingming Festival holidays has attracted many people to come and consume, including me. When I traveled in Japan, I visited several MITSUI OUTLET stores. In addition to killing time, I could also enjoy delicious food and buy some high-quality products. Although it is remote, the crowds of people are still there. This is also our last stop for the Qingming Festival holiday. After eating and drinking, it is time to set off on our journey home. (20210405)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Wuling National Guesthouse is located in Wuling National Forest Recreation Area, Heping District, Taichung City. There are Wuling National Guesthouse, Leisure Farm (Wenkang Hall, Taohua Farm, Farm Japanese Room Area), Shanshui Hall and other accommodation areas in the Wuling Farm area. The accommodation service provides a variety of accommodations for tourists to choose from, including double rooms, triple rooms, quad rooms, and six-person rooms. Every year when the cherry blossom season comes, the rooms are often in short supply. In addition, the dinner buffet is also well-known, especially the fried cabbage is the favorite of tourists. The cabbage grown in the mountainous areas is not only crisp and sweet, but also refreshing and delicious. Ling National Hotel also provides guided tour services, which are divided into North Valley Park Tour and South Valley Park Tour. Chatan Park Itinerary Snow Mountain Route: Depart from Wuling Hotel → Tour Guide along the way → Snow Mountain Trailhead → Wuling Tea House → Wuling Hotel The itinerary of Nangu Park starts from Wuling Hotel → Yingbin Bridge → Bird Watching Trail → Songlin Avenue → Wuling Tea House (the whole journey is on foot, about 2 hours). Depart from the Tourism Service Center → Songlin Avenue → Plum Garden → Outside the Farm Administrative Center (Flower Shop) → Yinian Bridge → Wuling Tea House (the whole journey is on foot, about 2 hours). Wuling National Forest Recreation Area is a popular tourist attraction, but there are only two hotels to choose from in this area, so tourists who want to travel and stay in Wuling National Forest Recreation Area are best to book a hotel in advance, otherwise they may not be able to book a room.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Wuling National Forest Recreation Area is located in the upper reaches of Qijiawan Creek on the Central Cross-Island Highway Yilan Branch Line, at the junction of Heping District, Taichung City and Datong Township, Yilan County, at an altitude of 1,800 meters. Wuling National Forest Recreation Area is surrounded by the "Four Beauties of Wuling", namely Pintian Mountain, Chiyou Mountain, Tao Mountain and Kalaye Mountain. Of course, when you come here, you must not miss the Taoshan Trail. The trail leads to Taoshan Waterfall and Taoshan's main peak, Chiyou Mountain and Pintian Mountain. In addition to waterfalls and forests, the recreation area is also an important habitat for natural ecological plants and animals. In addition to the rich natural landscape, it is also the habitat of the Sakura Landlocked Salmon, which has been successfully conserved in recent years. Come here to enjoy the forest phytoncides bathe in it, and appreciate the changing scenery of the four seasons. Only by experiencing it yourself can you understand the charm of this place. (20210815)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Daguan Pavilion is located at the highest point of Fushoushan Farm. Daguan Pavilion is a two-story wooden building with a cross-shaped layout. The first floor has an entrance hall, guard room, atrium, and study room. The second floor has a meeting room and an outdoor balcony. In front of the Daguan Pavilion there is a pond named Tianchi. It is named "Tianchi" because it is located on the top of the mountain and is as high as the sky. Daguan Pavilion is located in a remote area and there are few tourists on weekdays and even holidays, so it is not crowded like a vegetable market. Whether you relax or read and relax here, you will not be disturbed. Although the mountain is shrouded in fog all year round, the buildings themselves are still well maintained. Whenever we come to Wuling Farm for a tour, we will definitely stop by Lishan and the Daguan Pavilion and Tianchi of Fushoushan Farm. Even if it's a long journey, being able to enjoy such beautiful scenery here makes all the hard work worth it. (20210815)

Located halfway to Fushoushan Farm, the Li Shan Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall is a distinctive building situated on the route from Li Shan to Fushoushan Farm. Established in 1971, the hall primarily showcases the history of the Central Cross-Island Highway development, as well as introducing Atayal cultural artifacts and the region's natural ecology. The exhibition hall is divided into two floors with four display areas. On the first floor, visitors can explore the "History of the Central Cross-Island Highway Development," which documents the hardships of constructing the highway and the heroic deeds associated with it. Another section introduces "Atayal Culture," including Atayal naming traditions, traditional toys, and facial tattoo practices. The second floor features a cultural exhibition area dedicated to the Atayal people residing in the Li Shan region, showcasing traditional architecture, tools, clothing, daily life, hunting experiences, and craftsmanship such as weaving and bamboo work. Additionally, visitors can see ancient items like the mouth harp, a traditional instrument used by Atayal men and women to express affection. If you happen to pass by, take a moment to visit and learn about the history of the Central Cross-Island Highway and the rich culture of the local Atayal people. (20210815)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 If you want to choose a landmark in Lishan, then Lishan Hotel is definitely the best choice. It is located at 82.5K on the Central Cross-Island Highway and has a Chinese palace-style architectural style. Construction began in 1959 and was completed in 1965. It is known as the tallest palace hotel in Taiwan. In the early years, before the collapse of the Central Cross-Island Highway, it was hard to find a room. Later, after the collapse of the Central Cross-Island Highway, business also plummeted like the fruit stall in front of the hotel. Lishan Hotel is listed as one of the three major Chinese palace-style buildings in Taiwan, along with Taipei Grand Hotel and Kaohsiung Grand Hotel. It was once closed but was later reopened to the public after being renovated. This place is also a must-visit place for checking in and taking photos when traveling to Lishan. In addition to the road collapse, the occupancy rate has been more or less affected by the epidemic in the past two years. Lishan Hotel once had a prosperous side. Perhaps when the Central Cross-Island Highway opens to traffic one day, we may see the Lishan Hotel regain its former glory. (20210815)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 I don’t know why I started to be obsessed with place names in English across Taiwan, and the 4-meter-high super-large lettering TAICHUNG on the welcoming waterfront corridor of Fuzi River in Taichung is exactly what I am chasing. In addition to creating a welcoming river channel, the Fanzi River also has the functions of flood prevention and natural ecological education, and has greatly improved the local waterfront environment and provided a corridor space for healthy leisure and living for the public. The English font of TAICHUNG has different styles during the day and at night. During the day, it is like a fresh and refined girl in white gauze, and at night, it is like a dancer in colorful dance clothes. As the different colors of LEDs change, the graceful body sways, making people dazzled. In addition to my own love of taking photos of English fonts, I also like to include my beloved cars in the frame. As long as the car can be driven into a room, I will take a photo of it. If the car cannot be driven into the room, I will find a way to have the fonts and the car in the same frame. I was quite happy taking photos today, as I got everything I wanted into the frame. I will find time to take photos of the night view next time. (20210919)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Taichung has always been one of my favorite cities. Many strange and unique gadgets, ideas, and foods have spread from Taichung to various parts of Taiwan. What I also really like are the many vast parks and green spaces in the city, Fengle Sculpture Park being one of them. Fengle Sculpture Park was built in 1994 and covers an area of ​​6.4 hectares. The park has artificial lakes, arch bridges, water-friendly areas, activity centers, trails, green grass spaces, children's play areas, landscape waterfalls and 52 sculptures. Coming here is like finding treasure. I didn't miss any of the sculptures. Even though it was hot in the middle of the day, it couldn't extinguish my desire to take pictures. I was willing to do so even if I was sweating profusely. In addition to appreciating the diverse sculptures, if you get tired of taking photos, you can go under the shade of the trees and enjoy the gentle breeze. This is a great city and a great park. After leaving the park, it feels like a literary youth has suddenly become a poet. (20210919)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, I brought my children to visit the Taichung National Museum of Natural Science. The museum is so comprehensive that it is not easy to finish visiting it in just half a day. The National Science and Technology Museum has rich collections, including humanities, astronomy, animals, plants, geology, etc. Cultivate children's exploration of certain things from an early age, let them understand the mysteries of nature, learn from them and get the answers they want. This is also a great place for parent-child interaction, education and entertainment. Although it is crowded during holidays, it does not affect our good mood for traveling here.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 This may be one of the only two glass-curtain botanical gardens in Taiwan, the other being the Chia-Nan University Botanical Garden. Taichung Botanical Garden is part of the National Museum of Natural Science and was established in 1999. It covers an area of ​​about 4.5 hectares. It has the largest tropical rainforest greenhouse in Taiwan and is designed based on Taiwan's unique ecology. The park is divided into 8 major areas and has more than 800 species of plants. The huge pearly swallowtail butterfly in front of the greenhouse of the botanical garden is the landmark of the botanical garden. Together with the glass exterior, these are the two major landmarks of the botanical garden. You won’t feel stuffy in the greenhouse because there is air conditioning to adjust the temperature inside the greenhouse. In addition, the green shade of the plants makes it quite comfortable to walk around. Because I use the museum card, I can enter and exit the botanical garden for free. Here I can also appreciate and understand the importance of natural ecological conservation. Only by cherishing and treasuring the environment we live in can humans, animals and plants continue to reproduce the next generation. (20210919)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 During the 228 holiday, a family of five came to visit the Taichung Fengyuan World Flora Exposition. Since there was only a little over a month left before the end of the exhibition, if they didn't come to visit, they might not have enough time to visit the Flora Exposition. The exhibition period of the Flora Expo is from November 3, 2018 to April 24, 2019. Fengyuan Huludun Park is one of the venues for the 2018 Taichung Flower Expo. The park covers an area of ​​16.52 hectares. The flower expo exhibition area of ​​Huludun Park is divided into five areas with the theme of waterfront flower city. It is divided into five major parks along the banks of Pixi River, namely aquatic, island, metamorphosis, symbiosis, and solar terms. Because the exhibition area is a long route, it is about three kilometers long. The floral works on display here are of very high quality, and they also take up a lot of space on the mobile phones and camera memory cards of many tourists. After noon, the crowds gradually increased. We arrived at the Flower Expo at 8:30, had breakfast and entered the park on time at 9:00. The environment of Huludun Park is quite good, and it is also a good place for the whole family to go for an outing. The Flower Expo exhibition area here is open to the public free of charge. If you have not seen the Flower Expo yet and don’t want to spend money, you can consider it. There is not much time left before the closing time, so hurry up and make use of the remaining days to find time to visit Huludun Park!

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 When talking about Taichung Park, the first thing that comes to mind is the Huxin Pavilion, the landmark representing Taichung City. In fact, Taichung Park is not very big. Just like other parks, in addition to children's amusement facilities and fitness facilities, the park also has a lake where tourists can go boating at an affordable price. There are probably only a handful of parks in Taiwan that offer boating. At night, the park lake is lit up with colorful lights and the fountain's water jets create a beautiful scene of the entire lake and the pavilion in the middle of the lake. This is also one of the places where photography enthusiasts often come to take photos. Wander around the park at your leisure, and when you are tired, sit on a chair and enjoy the rowing boats on the lake and the unique pavilion in the center of the lake, and experience the unique Taichung Park.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Dali Art Plaza is located in Taichung Software Park in Dali District, Taichung City. The internal space of the park includes the central plaza, Liuli International Performing Arts Hall, large exhibition hall, business center and parking lot. The Dali Art Plaza regularly holds the Taiwan Cultural and Creative Arts Expo during the Lunar New Year every year, with concerts, art exhibitions by well-known artists, art film festivals, cultural and creative forums, international art villages and other series of activities. The children's play facilities and art installations on the buildings in the central square are updated from time to time. This square is also a favorite for children, who have a lot of fun chasing, running, jumping and bumping into each other in the square. The soft park combines multifunctional spaces such as art, cultural creativity, performance, and food, and hopes to drive the development of the entire park through these creativity.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Daohe Six Arts Cultural Center is located in the West District of Taichung City. It was built in 1937 and was a training ground for prison officers and police officers to practice judo and kendo on a daily basis during the Japanese colonial period. The so-called "Six Arts" refers to the six skills of etiquette, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, and mathematics, and the "Six Arts" are "etiquette. Tea ceremony", "music. Guqin", "archery. Kyudo", "charioteering. Kendo", "calligraphy. Calligraphy. Ink painting. Seal carving", and "mathematics. Go". The Cultural Center has also specially planned six arts cultural experiences and guided tours of the park. Schools, companies and groups with more than 15 people can call to inquire and sign up.

Address: No. 1, Guanqian Road, North District, Taichung City, Taiwan Environment/Facilities: Several trails winding through native tree species Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Average Price: $5 per person Rating: 8.5/10 The Botanical Garden of the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung is a green space that combines scientific education with natural ecology, making it ideal for family outings or visitors who love plants. One of its most distinctive highlights is the Tropical Rainforest Greenhouse, a massive glass structure that simulates a tropical climate environment and houses various tropical plants. Inside the greenhouse, there are also waterfall landscapes and ecological ponds, presenting a complete tropical ecosystem with significant educational value.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Ichi-ji Sushi is located on Gongyi Road in Nantun District, Taichung City. This road is the first-tier battlefield of Taichung's catering industry. In addition to racking their brains on catering, every store's storefront is its biggest selling point, and Ichi-ji Sushi is certainly not left behind. It is hard for Japanese-style buildings coupled with exposed concrete exteriors not to attract attention. The layout of the store is also very Japanese style. Ordering is done through an electronic screen. There is a tablet on the table where you can order whatever you want. The prices at Ichiki Sushi are affordable and the value for money is high. Their specialty is good quality and low prices. The store is often full. It is really difficult to eat without making a reservation in advance. If you wait on the spot, you don’t know how long you will have to wait before you can eat.

Every time my foreign friends ask me to recommend what to do in Taiwan? In the first half of the year, there is no doubt that we were encouraging them to come to Taiwan to participate in the authentic Taiwanese flavor and one of the world's three major religious activities - the Dajia Mazu Procession🙏 🌟The event usually covers two weekends, about 9 days. It is recommended to participate in the "Departure" and "Return" at the beginning and end, because you will truly feel the grand occasion, the enthusiasm and piety from the heart, which is really very touching🥹 🌟Usually in April, the "Baishatun Mazu" will also participate in the event, and the believers are also very enthusiastic. However, the itinerary of this pink supercar is more difficult to master and is more difficult, so it is recommended that everyone participate in the activities of Zhenlan Temple for the first time ~ Because the latter is more commercial, perhaps for tourists, the entry threshold is lower and easier! 🌟Two things worth mentioning: ✔️"Drilling the sedan chair" is seen as a way to get the blessing of Mazu and realize hope in folk beliefs. As long as you pay attention to the route, arrange in advance and queue up, you will have the opportunity to let the sedan chair jump over your head and body, which has the power to drive away bad luck and bring unlimited hope🥰 ✔️The selfless believers along the way provided free tea and food, which was very sincere and generous. It was a carnival activity with food, drinks and gifts. They not only paid money but also worked hard. How can we calculate the hard work of the staff behind the scenes in a ten-day period, especially those who carried the sedan chair and led the way👏👏👏 🌟It has nothing to do with religion, and there are no restrictions on identity, age, gender or number of people. The routes are mostly along the train stations. If you can't hold on, you will have princess syndrome🤣You can stop loss at any time! Because this activity mainly depends on your heart, open your mind to look at the world, Taiwan and its unique culture - family dances, electronic floats, temple processions, etc.! 💯Due to modernization, big cities around the world look almost the same. If you want to understand Taiwan and feel the real Taiwanese flavor, you can see all the fireworks by participating in a procession❤️ #Mazu Procession #Taiwan Must Go #Human Fireworks #Religious Culture #You Must Go Once in Your Life

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Taichung City Port District Art Center is located in Qingshui District, Taichung City. It was built in 1993 and covers an area of ​​about 3 hectares. It is mainly divided into exhibition halls, performance halls, artists' archives, lecture and conference halls, outdoor theater leisure area, study classroom area and administrative area. The architectural style of the art center is designed in imitation of the courtyard style of southern Fujian. It is a multifunctional complex art exhibition venue. The center holds exhibitions of ceramics, sculptures, cultural relics, paintings, photography, etc. from time to time. The outdoor recreation area is a great place for people to take a walk and exercise. Strolling along the arch bridge corridor and looking at the lotus flowers blooming in the pond is a great place to relax the body, mind and spirit.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Carton King Creative Park is located in Beitun District, Taichung City. The park uses paper as the material to create a variety of creative paper installation art. The area of ​​the creative park is not very large, but various familiar buildings from all over the world can be seen here. This creative park is like a miniature version of the Big Ben in Britain, the Arc de Triomphe in France, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia and other paper buildings. The most popular attraction in the park is the paper train ride, where both adults and children have a lot of fun. There is a saying that goes, "Quality is more important than quantity." Just like this creative park, although it is not big, it is not only fun but also very beautiful for taking pictures.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The National Taichung Theater is located in Xitun District, Taichung City. It was designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito, who won the Pritzker Prize. It is designed based on the concept of "Bel Canto Culvert" and uses curved walls, holes, and tubes. The opera house has a large theater, a medium theater, a small theater and a small outdoor theater, as well as a dining space on the first floor and a sky garden on the rooftop. The National Opera House is the leading arts and cultural performance venue in central Taiwan, and uses its high-quality performance space facilities to attract domestic and foreign art groups to perform in Taichung. The green space of the outdoor theater and the sky garden on the rooftop are great places for people to relax.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Imperial Sugar Refinery Taichung Office is located in Yongquan Park in the East District of Taichung City. The existing building is the office building of the Taichung headquarters. It was built in 1935 as the former Imperial Sugar Co., Ltd. of Japan. After the war, it served as the Taichung Office of the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. It was registered as a historical building in Taichung City in 2017. This business office is currently used as an exhibition hall, where art and cultural performances with different themes are displayed from time to time. In addition, there is a restaurant on the right side of the business office. The restaurant's layout is also quite elegant and has a historical feel.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Yongquan Park is located in the East District of Taichung City, close to Taichung Railway Station. The park, also known as the "Taiwan Sugar Lakeside Ecological Park," covers an area of ​​22 hectares. There are several areas in the park: Imperial Sugar Factory Building, Lakeside Trail, Colored Sugar Platform, Green Corridor, Forest Walk, Foundation of Civilization, Light Track, Full Moon Wheel, Manbo Stairs, Sugar Square, Dressing Room and other areas. In addition to the LaLaport shopping center next to Taichung Station, it takes about an hour to walk around the entire park centered on Xingquan Lake and take photos and check in. In the park’s lakes, you can see many water birds perching on the water and foraging for food. The ecological and environmental protection measures are also in place to allow natural creatures to coexist and prosper with humans. This is also a good place for sports and leisure. Many people walk and jog along the lakeside trail to exercise. Having such a good park environment is a blessing for all citizens.

Gaomei Wetlands in Taichung offers the most beautiful sunsets and a rich tidal natural ecosystem. Despite its remote location, it attracts a continuous stream of visitors. During the day, the water surface of Gaomei Wetlands is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and large wind turbines. At dusk, the sunset glow turns the horizon into a romantic golden color, which is incredibly beautiful. The wooden boardwalk at Gaomei Wetlands is uniquely designed, extending deep into the wetlands, allowing close observation of the wetland ecosystem and scenery. The sustainable use area at the end of the boardwalk is a great place for families to play in the water. Driving is the most convenient way to get there. If you take public transportation, there are express buses from the high-speed rail station and buses No. 107 and 108 from the Taiwan Railways station. However, it is quite far and takes about 1.5 hours, but the beautiful scenery is worth it.

📍Address: 1F, No. 22, Lane 3, Mofan Street, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 🏖️Environment/Facilities: The shop space is not large 🕰️Business Hours: 17:00 to 20:00 💰Average Spending: $70 per person I thought it was an old shop, but it feels quite young. Speaking of hidden, it should not be hidden anymore as the business is super good. The shop is almost full when it just opens in the evening. Ordering is done through a coin-operated ticket machine. You buy the ticket first and then the staff will guide you to your seat. The staff has a good attitude. There are not many options. I ordered the signature clear braised beef noodles. The beef soup tastes clear and sweet, showing the shop's dedication to cooking. You can choose between knife-cut noodles and ramen. The texture is on the softer side. The whole bowl of beef noodles is rich in texture, and the beef is super tender. It's the best beef noodles I've had in recent years.

Taichung Day 2｜Walking in Audit New Village, a cultural and creative surprise in the old house On the second day of our two-day trip to Taichung, our family came to Audit New Village. This place was originally converted from an old government dormitory, and now it has become a small world that combines old houses and cultural and creative industries. The weather was fine, perfect for a walk, and the crowds were just right on a holiday, so I took my husband and son for a leisurely stroll for the whole morning. We walked in and found that each stall was more unique than the last. I bought a hand-woven anklet with colorful colors. Summer is coming and it will be perfect with sandals. My husband always loves to buy slogan stickers, and in the end he picked "Industrial and Commercial Financing, Small Loans" (Is this a joke from the financial world?). My son was of course the happiest - he first ate a string of candied strawberries (turned out to be Japanese white strawberries, buy!), which were so sour and sweet, and then bought ice cream puffs from the famous Lvhe, eating as he walked and felt so satisfied. I didn't have any specific itinerary this time. I just walked around and stopped whenever I wanted, which actually gave me a more travel-like feel. We were quite surprised by Audit Village. It is not only a great place to take photos and check in (it is really good for taking photos 👍), but for us, it is a short trip to quietly savor and feel the slow pace of life in Taichung. #Taichung Travel #Taichung Attractions #Taichung Must Visit #Survey Village #Shopping Market #Shopping Trip

Taichung is a paradise for dessert lovers. This time, buy all the time-honored and new-style desserts highly recommended by locals. Each one is worth stocking up! **🍰 A must-buy classic time-honored brand** 1️⃣ **Xuehuazhai** ▫️「Salty Cake」: Taichung’s unique old-fashioned flavor! : The cakes are steamed daily, with fresh fried shallots in between. (Taste depends on the person, I am not used to it 😂) ▫️「Cake Roll」: Moist and not greasy, the fine sugar on the surface is the soul! I ate it once in Taipei and I can’t forget it! 2️⃣ **Master A Ming’s Sun Cake** ▫️ Crispy sun cake certified by old Taichung people! The layers are distinct, and the malt filling is sweet but not sticky. I buy it every time I come to Taichung. 3️⃣ **Jiaweixuan Fresh Milk Sun Cake** ▫️A modern version of sun cake with a strong milky flavor! Use fresh milk instead of malt, the taste is lighter❤️ Highly recommended👍👍I like to eat it icy, or bake it before eating, the filling will become runny❤️ 4️⃣ **Hakashin Honpo Nagasaki Cake** ▫️Hidden version of the king! Sold out before noon. The aroma is rich, but I used to have sugar crystals at the bottom, but for some reason they were gone this time, which was a bit disappointing. But the golden outer box with ribbon 🎁 looks very nice as a gift. **🌟 A must-have for modern dessert lovers** 5️⃣ **Baocai Food-Pure Taro Cake** ▫️ Hand-steamed Dajia taro + French Eiffel Tower fresh cream. The filling is full of taro and you can see the taro grains. It is low in sweetness and a must-try for taro lovers. 6️⃣ **Hua Niao Chuan-Raw Milk Lemon Thousand Layer Cake** ▫️Pingtung Jiuru lemon, lemon peel, Japanese Nakazawa fresh cream. Handmade Thousand Layer Leather, each piece has more than 20 layers. The sweet and sour taste makes me, a lemon lover, scream. The raw milk filling is refreshing and the Thousand Layer Skin is super thin~ (not suitable for people who are afraid of sourness) 7️⃣ **Today's Honey Mahua** ▫️Hidden snacks in private homes in Taichung! The outer layer of sugar coating is crispy, and the inner layer of the fried dough twist is fluffy and airy, the ultimate traditional snack! A pack costs NT$100, so I bought ten packs and brought them back to Taipei. 8️⃣ **Helv Puff** The filling is the king, with fresh French cream filling every day. The crispy crust is made of Japanese flour + fermented cream, and baked into a three-dimensional pattern like butterfly puff pastry. I tried the vanilla and lemon flavors myself, both were delicious, and tasted like ice cream. 💬 Are there any Taichung people who would recommend something I missed? I want to try solid egg rolls next time~ #台中伴手礼 #甜控 #台中必吃 #台中千层蛋糕 #台中必买