Taichung

Rainbow Village is gaining popularity and is slowly becoming one of the trendiest places to visit in Taichung. This is a small settlement which is a short distance away from the city centre. The settlement is famous for its vibrantly painted streets and houses. Originally this village was a settlement for veteran soldiers but with time the area became a major attraction for several developers.They wanted to destroy the village and build lucrative projects here. But one of the veteran residents, Mr Huang didn’t want to leave his home so he started a project to save the village. He painted the houses one by one with comic characters and animals in bright colors. Now he is 99 years old and the Rainbow village still stands due to his efforts.Location: 408, Taiwan, Taichung City, Nantun DistrictTimings: 8 am to 6 pm

Carton King Creativity Park is one of the most unique Taichung places to visit. The furniture, decor, plates, etc. in this quaint cafe are all made of cardboard. The seats and tables are also made of cardboard where you can sit and relax while you wait for your food. Apart from the cardboard furniture and cutleries you can also explore their spectacular paper garden.The garden showcases wonderfully sculpted cardboard exhibits of famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben as well as other fascinating objects such as windmills, swords; animals such as giraffes, monkeys and so much more.Location: No. 2, Lane 2, Section 2 Dongshan Road, Beitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan.Timings: 9 am to 9 pmPricing: NT$ 200 for Adults

This is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places to visit in Taichung with a wide and colorful variety of flowers in full bloom. It is a spectacular outdoor park with beautiful flower beds that showcases lavender, sage, sunflower, cleome, begonia and lots of other varieties.The Xinshe Sea of Flowers Exhibition is held every year between November to December which attracts thousands of flower lovers from around the world. Every year a special theme is displayed such as fairy tales, famous movies or buildings around the world or public figures. An education center is also organized for tourists to get a better understanding of Taiwan's agricultural practices and industry.Location: No.30, Xiexing St., Xinshe Dist., Taichung City 42646, TaiwanTimings: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The outskirts of Taichung offers several hiking trails that are of various levels. The Dakeng No. 5 Trail is one of the most challenging and it is also the highest point of Taichung. This trail is on the main ridge that connects Touke Mountain and the heads of the other trails on this route.The trails are very steep but present some of the most spectacular views of the surrounding areas. The trails have staircases made from logs of wood and ropes but some are far apart hence it is important for hikers to watch their step. Make sure to carry insect repellants and gloves when you go hiking on these trails.Location: No. 279, Beitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 406

Huanshan Tribal Village is a picturesque hamlet surrounded by towering verdant mountains and incredible scenery. This beautiful village is the perfect setting to study the indigenous tribes of Taiwan and their unique ethnic cultural heritage. The tribe inhabiting the Huanshan Tribal Village are known as the Atayals.The village is famous for its amazing scenery, meandering streams, picture-perfect surroundings and delicious local grown fruits such as persimmon pear, peach and apple. The Atayal traditional weaving craft is diligently followed by women of this tribe and they weave baby linen, no button men’s shirts, aprons, blankets and several other things. The highlight of the visit to this tribal village are the Mazu Temple and Squaw Mountain.Location: Huanshan Tribal Village, Hepen Dist, Taichung Taiwan

Chungbuk Fall Pine is a scenic public park with elegant pine trees planted in rows. This is a great location for instagrammable pictures in Taichung. There are lakes, walking trails, beautiful flowers and scenic surroundings. This is an ideal place to visit in Taichung if you are looking to spend some relaxing and quiet time amidst peaceful natural surroundings.There is something very uniquely satisfying to watch those perfectly lined pine trees growing in a straight line. Another interesting feature of this Park is the pine trees growing in water in one area.Location: Guangfu Road, Taichung Taiwan

Wufeng Nonghui Jiuzhuang is a famous winery in Taichung and it is one of the most fascinating Taichung places to visit. The city of Taichung has quite a few wineries but Wufeng Nonghui Jiuzhuang is particularly famous due to the special flavors and wonderful taste they infuse in their drink.Dr. Hiroyuki Nobuhide is a renowned sake maker in Taiwan who gives his incredible insights into getting the best flavor while brewing their drink. Indulge in an elaborate tasting tour where you also get to learn about the history of the place and their great process in making this wonderful spirit.Location: No.10 Side Road, Zhongzheng Li, Wufeng District, Taichung, TaiwanTiming: 8 am to 5 pm

The National Taichung Theater is one of the most elegant places to visit in Taichung. Established in September 2016, the Theatre is the seal of performing arts in Taiwan and a marvelous architectural landmark in the country. This massive 6-storey building features three theatres with varying capacities - a 2009 seat theatre with an opera stage, a playhouse with 800 seats and black box with 200 seats.The structure has several unique features such as irregularly shaped entrances, a large yet calm central foyer with small corridors that lead to the grand theatre. Other facilities include a restaurant, a roof terrace and large wide spaces for rehearsals.Location: No. 101, Section 2, Huilai Road, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 407025Timings: 11:30 am  to 9 pm