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Contents Mind Map-------------------------------------------------3 Itinerary---------------------------------------------------4 Shalu Lohas-----------------------------------------------6 Sightseeing ----------------------------------------------11 Restaurant------------------------------------------------29 Hotel------------------------------------------------------57 Car Route------------------------------------------------75 Bus Route------------------------------------------------79 Useful Expressions-------------------------------------86 Other Information---------------------------------------89 Sources---------------------------------------------------96
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Mind Map
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Itinerary Itinerary 1 Two days Day1 Taichung Train Station → Dakeng Scenic Area → Moncoeur → Yichung Shopping Street Day 2 Green Corridor of Dong→Fengyuan Night Market → Taichung Train Station
Three days Day 1 Taichung Train Station → National Museum of Nature Science → Calligraphy Greenway → Park Lane by CMP → Jingming 1st Street Day 2 Tunghai University → Taichung Metropolitan Park → Fengchia night market → Maple Garden Day 3 Dakeng Scenic Area → Yichung Shopping Street → Taichung Train Station
Five days Day 1 Changhua Train Station → Lukang Mazu Temple → Lukang Old Street → Narrow Alley(Gentleman Alley) → Taichung Train Station Day 2 Nationall Museum of Nature Science → Calligraphy Greenway → National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts → Taichung Municipal Cultural Center→Maple Garden → Fengchia night market Day 3 Dakeng Scenic Area → Summit Resort → Yichung Shopping Street Day 4 Green Corridor of Dongfeng → Fengyuan Night Market Day 5 Lih Pao land → Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory → Taichung Train Street
Itinerary 2 Two days Day 1 Taichung Train Station →National Museum of Nature Science → Park Lane by Splendor → Kuang San Sogo → Fengchia night market Day 2 Tunghai University → Taichung Metropolitan Park → Shing Kong Mitsugoshi → Top City→Yichung Shopping Street → Taichung Train Station -4-
Three days Day 1 Taichung Train Station → Stock 20 Art Gallery → Taichung Confucius Temple → Chung Yo Department Store → Yichung Shopping Street Day 2 Dakeng Scenic Area → Fengchia night market → Maple Garden Day 3 Park Lane by Splendor → Park Lane by CMP → Miyahara eye hospital → Taichung Train Station
Five days Day 1 Taichung Train Station → Stock 20 Art Gallery → Mode Mal l→ Taichung Broadcasting Bureau → Taichung Confucius Temple → Yichung Shopping Street Day 2 Taichung Park → Miyahara eye hospital → Natural way six arts cultural center → National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts → Taichung Municipal Cultural Center Day 3 National Museum of Nature Science → Park Lane by Splendor → Park Lane by CMP → Jingming 1st Street → Fengchia night market Day 4 Tunghai University → Dajia Jenlan Temple → Dajia Wenchang shrine Day 5 Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory → Chungshe Flower Market → Houli Horse Field → Fengyuan Night Market → Taichung Train Station
These are our suggestions, but you should plan your trip that meets your needs. The only rule we follow is: ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
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Shalu Lohas
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Hung Kuang University Hung Kuang was initially established as Hung Kuang Junior College of Nursing in July 1967. The college became a university in February 2003 as the Hung Kuang University. The campus environment in this school is nice and secluded. They set up the school to maintain a simple and honest campus spirit. The goal is to move forward toward becoming an outstanding international University of Science and Technology. Tel: 04-26318652 Address: No.1018, Section 6, Taiwan Blvd., Shalu Dist., Taichung
Coffee Literature This open-air cafe has an awesome night view. A lovely bus has been converted into a bar. They put a small stop sign and chair in front of bus. From the entrance you can see the owner desire to create a spacious restaurant that can accommodate many people. Open Hours:PM18:00~AM3:00 Tel: 04-26524693 Address: Section 5, Taiwan Blvd., Shalu Dist., Taichung Website: http://www.hk.edu.tw/main.php
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Torii Keep away from the hustle of the city. Enjoy the stars shine, beautiful night view, and a deep sense of retro style. Relax and let your troubles fall by the wayside. People can sit on sofas to watch and enjoy the night view. Open Hours: PM18:00~AM1:00 Tel: 0932-803206 Address: No.767, Dongjin E. Rd., Shalu Dist., Taichung Website: http://www.torii.com.tw/main.html
Providence University Night Market Providence College and Hung Kuang students are major customers of this night market. It has a lot of games and kids clothing as well as typical Taiwan fare. Many students like to have dinner and buy midnight snacks at this night market.
Open Hours: Weekdays: PM18:00~PM24:00(close on every Tuesday and Friday) Tel: 0925-676967 Address: No.200, Section 7, Taiwan Blvd., Shalu Dist., Taichung
The Wing of Shalu This is a pedestrian bridge in the main traffic circle of Shalu. It looks like a white bridge 200 meters in length with pair of wings across the road. When lit up by the power-saving LEDs the bridge becomes transparent and bright at night. This beautiful scene is Shalu’s landmark. Address: Section 7, Taiwan Blvd., Shalu Dist., Taichung Website: http://www.shalu.taichung.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=69416&ctNo de=2449&mp=140010 -8-
Jiang Su Beef Noodle Jiang Su Beef Noodle is located in Beishr East Road. It is near Providence University and Hung Kuang University. The store is famous for their beef noodles and soy marinade. Their marinade is prepared with a variety of food, such as dried beans, rice cake, seaweed, marinated eggs, and so on. People can order beef noodles and add some soy marinade. You will feel very full but the price is just right. Price:NT$50~NT$120 Open Hours:AM11:00~20:00 Tel:04-26312848 Address:No.702, Beishi E. Rd., Shalu Dist., Taichung City
Huan Huan Braised pork Rice Huan Huan Braised pork Rice is a popular store in Beishr East Road. The interior of the restaurant is bright and clean, creating a happy dining environment. The special dish is turkey rice. It is tastes great and is not too fatty. People with local students.
Price:NT$50~NT$70 Open Hours:AM10:30~PM23:30 Tel:04-26335009 Address:No.536-6, Beishi E. Rd., Shalu Dist., Taichung City
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Chen Jia Dumpling
Chen Jia Dumpling provides different kinds of food to choose from dumplings, rice, and noodles. The store is famous for their dumplings. They have a special sauce for dumplings. Price:NT$50~NT$70 Open Hours:AM11:00~PM21:00 Tel:04-26521451 Address:No.565, Beishi E. Rd., Shalu Dist., Taichung City
The shells from the Budai Sea This store located on Beishr East Road, is always crowded. It specializes in oyster omelet, fried rice, fried noodles, and soup. There is no charge for extra noodles or rice. Also, the restaurant provides black tea to customers. What a deal! Price: NT$50~ NT$60 Open Hours:AM11:15~PM21:30 Tel:0923-762839 Address:No.526-1, Beishi E. Rd., Shalu Dist., Taichung City
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Sightseeing
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Taichung Train Station Taichung Train Station is a railway station on the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) Western Line (Mountain Line) located in Taichung City, Taiwan. The station has one side platform and one island platform. The exterior wall is made from red bricks. The station was built in 1905, then expanded in 1917 in the Baroque Victorian architectural style. The Ministry of the Interior elevated it to a national historic site due to the historical and architectural significance of the train station. Address::No.1, Sec.1, Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung Website:service.tra.gov.tw/en/
Confucius Temple Confucius Temple was built in 1976. It is near Taichung Park and Yichung Shopping Street. The building is Sung Dynasty style. Sometimes shows and exhibitions are held here, most importantly the festival on Confucius’ birthday, September 28th. It is closed every Monday, and is open from 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Entry is free. A good place to walk around and relax. Opening Hours:AM09:00~PM17:00 (closed on every Monday) Tel:04-22332264 Address:No.30,Sec. 2, Shuangshi Rd, North Dist, Taichung City Website:www.confucius.taichung.gov.tw/
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Stock 20 Art Gallery Stock 20 Art Gallery is behind the Taichung Train Station. It was an old railway storage facility before the Ministry of Culture rented and rebuilt it. In 2000, Stock 20 opened for people to visit. There are some exhibitions, artists’ studios, and a café. People can come here to take pictures and walk around to admire Taichung’s art and culture or visit one of the exhibitions. Address:No.6-1, Ln. 37, Sec. 4, Fuxing Rd., East Dist., Taichung City
Natural way six arts cultural center The place was built in 1937 near the end of the Japanese colonial period. Originally, the place was used for Japanese police officers and government officials to practice judo and kendo. Though, the Taichung government has since repaired it. It was renamed the “Natural way six arts cultural center.” It is free for people to visit. Many people come here to take pictures or admire this historic building. If you like Japanese buildings, you should not miss it. Opening Hours:AM09:00~PM17:00(close on every Monday) Tel:04-23759366 Address:No.33, Linsen Rd., West Dist., Taichung City Website:sixarts.org.tw/index.php - 13 -
Taichung Broadcasting Bureau Taichung Broadcasting Bureau was built in 1935. It is a Gothic and Romanesque styled building. Many couples come here to take their wedding photos. Inside, people can learn how broadcasts were done during that period and learn about Taiwanese broadcast culture. People can come here to take many beautiful photos and walk around the building! Opening Hours:Weekdays AM10:00~PM18:00 Weekends AM10:00~PM19:00 Tel:04-22254237 Address:No.1, Diantai St., North Dist., Taichung City Website:www.fun-song.tw/index.php
Taichung Municipal Cultural Center Taichung Municipal Cultural Center was built in 1976. The land was donated by entrepreneur Mr. He Yong. It not only hosts art festivals and performances, but also offers a space for reading newspapers and magazines. Many art exhibitions are held here. Opening Hours:AM09:00~PM21 :00(close on every Monday) Tel:04-23727311 Address:No.600, Yingcai Rd., West Dist., Taichung Website:www.dadun.culture.taichung.gov.tw/english/index.asp
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National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts was built in 1988. It is the largest art museum in Asia and dedicated to the education and promotion of visual arts. It places great emphasis on collecting works by Taiwanese artists and exploring unique characteristics of modern and contemporary Taiwanese arts. Opening Hours:Weekdays AM0900~PM17:00 Weekends AM09:00~PM18:00 (close on every Monday) Tel:04-23723552 Address:No.2, Sec.1, Wuchuan W. Rd., Taichung Website:www.ntmofa.gov.tw/english/index.aspx
National Museum of Natural Science The National Museum of Natural Science was founded on January 1, 1986. The Museum has two types of exhibitions: the permanent exhibits provide a historical foundation in the natural sciences. The temporary exhibits involve current scientific knowledge and concerns. The scope of the plan includes establishing and maintaining a modern science museum for the people, for education and science. It welcomes more than 3 million visitors each year, as a unique educational opportunity available to people in Taiwan and visiting. Price:NT$20~NT$250 Opening Hours:AM09:00~PM17:00( close on every Monday) Tel:04-23226940 Address:No.1, Guancian Rd., Taichung Website: travel.taichung.gov.tw/En/Funtc/FunContent.asp?sw=29&idNo=114&p=25 - 15 -
Calligraphy Greenway
Calligraphy Greenway is a new scenic spot here in Taichung City. It starts from the Science Museum and extends south all the way to the Art Museum. There are green trees and charming views on both sides of the greenway; the total length of the path is 3.6 km. The place gathers many people on weekends. In recent years, the Taichung City Government has hosted many festivals on the greenway, such as the world-class jazz festival in October.
Maple Garden Maple garden is a large detention pond park in Taichung City. It is a concave green landscape park, featuring a man-made lake, with multiple functions of detention and drainage, a clever and exquisite design style, which is quickly becoming a famous emerging landmarks in Taichung City.
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Taichung Metropolitan Park
Taiwan’s largest metropolitan park provides a vast space for biking, running, flying kites and picnicing. It is free to visit the park and use its facilities; however, there will be a charge if you wish to use its exhibition room or outdoor opera stage. The park’s indoor facilities are open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.The park affords great views on the Taiwan straits, particularity at sunset.
Address:No.30-3, Si-Pin South Lane, Xitun Dist., Taichung Website:taichungmp.cpami.gov.tw/taichung_mp_english/
Taichung Park Taichung Park was built in 1900 and the oldest park in Taichung. It was also called “Zhangshan Park” and was built when Taiwan was under Japanese control. In 1999, the Taichung government listed it as a city historical site. In the middle of the park, there is a lake. People can rent rowboats to admire the whole park. Taichung Park is a landmark in Taichung. A must see for Taichung. Address:No.37-1, Gongyuan Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City Website: www.yjes.tc.edu.tw/park/homepage.htm
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Tunghai University Tunghai University was established in 1955 and it is located on the level plateau of Taichung’s Datu Mountain. Tunghai University, a liberal arts institution, is full of scholarly elites and abundant resources and is well-known for its beautiful campus. Tunghai University is the first and only educational institution in Taiwan that offers a complete education program from kindergarten to PhD. Address:No.1727, Sec.4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun Dist., Taichung Website: wwwo.thu.edu.tw/english/index.php
Dakeng Scenic Area Dakeng is a beautiful hiking area in Taichung. Trails #1 to #5 are located in the eastern and higher part of the scenic area. These are the steepest and most challenging trails. Trails #6 to #10 are on the western part of Dakeng, closer to the city and better served by public buses. Here the trails are easier, shorter and more suitable for everyone. Website: travel.taichung.gov.tw/En/Funtc/FunContent.asp?sw=27&idNo=104&p=25
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Summit Resort Summit Resort was built in 1995. It is located in Xinshe, Taichung and belongs to the Dakeng Scenic Area. The place is also provides couples to take wedding photo. Summit Resort was built as middle ages castle style. When you walk around here, you will feel as if you are in Europe. The other famous thing is that there has many different flowers in every season. Whenever you come, there has different scenery. Here is good for relaxing and breathing fresh air. You must like it. Price:Adult ticket NT$250 Children ticket NT$150 (Admission is free for under 6 years old. And from 7 to 12 years olds, over 65 years old, and with disabilities) Opening Hours: Weekdays AM09:00~PM18:00 Weekends AM08:00~PM18:00 Tel:04-25825628 Add:No.65, Xiezhong St., Xinshe Dist., Taichung City Web:www.summit-resort.com/index.html#/home/
Mode Mall Mode Mall was opened in 2009 near Taichung Train Station. Mode Mall’s special feature is a high-ceiling entrance design. It is very spectacular and creative. The mall includes boutiques, famous brands, restaurants, and a theater. Opening Hours:Weekdays AM11:00~PM22:00 Weekends AM10:30~PM22:00 Tel:04-36118888 Address:No.186, Sec. 4, Fuxing Rd., East Dist., Taichung City Website:www.modemall.com.tw/index.php - 19 -
Shing Kong Mitsukoshi Shing Kong Mitsukoshi was built in Taichung’s Seventh Redevelopment Zone in 2000. One of characteristic in Shing Kong Mitsukoshi is that their floor plan is very clear. People can easily find which floor they want to shop on. Outside there is often some small exhibits held, free for visitors. There is also a fountain that children can play in on hot days. The place is good for shopping and having fun. Opening Hours:Weekdays AM11:00~PM22:00 Weekends AM10:30~PM22:00 Tel:04-22553333 Address:No.111, Sec. 2, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.skm.com.tw/200/index.asp
Top City Top City was built in 2011. It is next door to Shing Kong Mitsukoshi and near Taichung City Government. Top City combines fashion, entertainment, and food. The most special part in Top City is the food court. The food court is divided into four theme parks, Japan’s Tokugawa period, Europe’s Venice, Hollywood and old Taiwan. Top City is a good place for people to relax and enjoy different cultures. Opening Hours:Weekdays AM11:00~PM22:00 Weekends AM10:30~PM22:00 Tel:0809-082288 04-37022168 Address:No.105, Sec. 2, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.fecityonline.com/TopCity/index.do - 20 -
Chung Yo department store Chung Yo was built in 1992, making it the oldest department store in Taichung. It is divided into three parts: A,B and C buildings. There is an Eslite Bookstore on the tenth and eleventh floors, covering up to 530 square meters, and having most kinds of books in English and Chinese. The other special part in Chung Yo department store is that the restrooms have different themes on every floor. When you go to the restroom, you will have something new to see. Opening Hours: Weekdays AM11:00~PM22:00 Weekends AM10:30~PM22:00 Tel:0800-422800 04-22253456 Address:No.161, Sec. 3, Sanmin Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City Website:www.chungyo.com.tw/
Kuang San Sogo Kuang San Sogo was opened in 1995. The store holds to the spirit of customer service. On the 12th floor, there is a famous Japanese bookstore, Kinokuniya, that provides many hard to find books and magazines. A Disney clock will play “It’s a small world” on the hour. Opening Hours:Weekdays AM11:00~PM22:00 Weekends AM10:30~PM22:00 Tel:0800-432372 Address:No.299, Sec. 1, Taiwan Blvd., West Dist., Taichung City Website:www.kssogo.com.tw/
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Park Lane by CMP Park Lane is a special building covered by green plants from the 1st floor to 3rd floor. It combines the humanities, arts, tourism and livability into a shopping center. There is a bookstore, many contemporary stores, and restaurants. On weekends, you can see many people taking a walk or playing along the park lane with dogs and children. Opening Hours:Weekdays AM11: 00~PM22: 00 Weekends AM10: 30~PM22: 00 Tel:04-23281000 Address:No.68, Gongyi Rd., West Dist., Taichung Website:www.parklane.com.tw/about/about.php?Key=3
Park Lane by Splendor Park Lane by Splendor was built in 2012. It is near the National Museum of Natural Science and Kuang San Sogo. Park Lane by Splendor’s concept of management is to create a compound mall by offering various flavored gourmet foods, combined with clothing, accessories, and house appliances. The whole building is brand new, and was designed by top interior architects and designers. It provides consumers with multiple kinds of services and new styles. Opening Hours:Weekdays AM11:00~PM22:00 Weekends AM10:30~PM22:00 Tel:04-23198000 Address:No.1049, Jianxing Rd., West Dist., Taichung CityWebsite: www.parklanes.com.tw/ap/index.aspx - 22 -
Jingming 1st Street Jingming First Street, or 'Tea Street' as it is most often called, is a specialized tourist area in Taichung. It combines the functions of shopping, recreation, and art. No vehicles are allowed to enter the street, and coffee shops provide outdoor seating. There are outdoor concerts and exhibitions on holidays. The street was elected the model street in 1995, and it has become a popular tourist attraction in Taichung. Address:No. 75, Jingming 1st St., West District, Taichung Website:travel.taichung.gov.tw/En/Shop/Shop.asp?sw=56
Fengchia night market Located in Taichung’s Xitun District next to Fengchia University, Feng Chia Night Market is the largest and most popular Taiwan night market in central Taiwan. It features all kinds of mouthwatering and innovative Taiwanese snacks as well as being a shopping paradise for fashionable clothing and accessories. Opening Hours:PM17:00~AM12:00
Yichung Shopping Street Yichung shopping street is near Taichung First Senior High School, Taichung University of Science and Technology, and Taiwan University of Physical Education. There are also a lot of restaurants, eye glass stores, beauty salons, and so on. It is very popular with high school and college students.
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Fengyuan Night Market This night market is the most famous in Fengyaun, located to the east of Ciji temple. It also called Miaodong night market. There are many famous foods, such as fried oysters, pineapple shaved ice, Qingshui rib noodles, spicy tofu, and so on. The night market attracts many students and tourists. Opening Hours:AM10:00~PM23:30 Address:Ln. 167, Zhongzheng Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung
Dajia Jenn Temple Dajia Jenn Temple was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is a Mazu Temple. That is a third rank monument. The Mazu Temple is the most popular temple in Taichung. Every year, DaJia Jenn Temple will hold a holy pilgrimage in April. Millions of people will take DaJia Mazu to Chiayi’s Fenqtain Gong by walk. In this journey, it will through Changhua and Yunlin. The whole trip is about eight days. Visitors are welcome to join the activities of the pilgrimage. Address:No.158, Shuntian Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City Website:www.dajiamazu.org.tw/content/news/news01.aspx
Dajia Wenchang shrine DaJia Wen Chang Temple is located in DaJia, Taichung. It is called Wen Chang Temple or Confucius Temple. It is a third rank monument. Before testing, many students will come here to pray for getting good grades. Address:No.116, Wenwu Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City - 24 -
Green Corridor of Dong Feng The Dong Feng bike corridor is almost 12 kilometers from Dongshih to Fengyuan. It can connects to the Hou Feng bike corridor which goes from Fengyuan to Houli. The total distance on the two routes is 17 kilometers. These bike corridors were converted from unused railways in Taiwan. For many people, it is a special experience to be able to ride a bicycle across the steel bridge and tunnel. Website: travel.taichung.gov.tw/En/Funtc/FunContent.asp?sw=27&idNo=105&p=25
Lih Pao Land Lih Pao land is an amusement park in Holiu, Taichung that it is divided into two theme parks. One is the amusement park, where there are many different kinds of facilities and rides, suitable to every age. The other park is a water park that is only open in summer. It is a good way to relax on a hot Taiwanese summer day. Price:www.lihpaoland.com.tw/fare.php Opening Hours:AM09:00~PM21:00 Tel:04-25582459 Address:No.8, Furong Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City Website: www.lihpaoland.com.tw/index.php
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Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory was built in 1909 during the Japanese colonial period. During that time, it could make 800 tons of sucrose in one day. In 1999, it changed to a tourism sugar factory and stopped making sucrose. Now, you can come here to learn about how to make sugar. The most “important” facts is that there are many different kinds of popsicles guests can try. Opening Hours:AM08:30~PM17:30 Tel:04-25561100 Ext.307 Address:No.864, Jiahou Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City Website:www.tscleisure.com.tw/tourism/yuemei/scenery.htm
Houli Horse Field Houli Horse Field has many kinds of horses. You can choose which horse you want to ride. Except for horseback riding, there are other activitie. For example: archery and BBQing. The most popular performance is horsemanship. It is really exciting! If you want to try riding, it is a good place to come! Price:Adult ticket NT$100 Children ticket NT$80 Opening Hours:AM08:00~PM17:00 Tel:04-25562531 Address:No.41, Sishan Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City
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Chung She Flower Market Chung She Flower Market is a flower market in Houli. There are many kinds of beautiful flowers. When you come here, you will feel very relaxed. People can BBQ and buy beautiful flowers in the market. If you like to admire various flowers, you must come here! Price: BBQ-Adult ticket NT$250 Children ticket NT$150(Weekdays) Adult ticket NT$280 Children ticket NT$170(Weekends) Flower-Adult ticket NT$100 Children ticket NT$60(100~140cm, over 65 years old, and with disabilities) Opening Hours:Weekdays AM09:00~PM18:00 Weekends AM10:00~PM21:00 Tel:04-25576926 Address:No.469-13, Sanfeng Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City Website:www.flowerjs.com.tw/main.asp
Changhua Train Station The station was built in 1905. In order to show the Japanese building practices, the entrance is stamped with a Japanese roof form. In 1958, due to the expansion of the station, the original station was dismantled. It was converted into the new station made of concrete and has three-stories.
Tel:04-7278263 Address: No.1, Sanmin Rd., Changle Vil., Changhua City, Changhua County Website: service.tra.gov.tw/changhua/
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Lugang Mazu Temple Lugang Mazu temple, first built in 1725 and since renovated, is a historical temple that one should not miss when visiting Lugang old town. The most famous part of the temple is “The Black-Faced Mazu” who has a black appearance from years of incense smoke that have covered over her original contrast. Tel: 04-7779899 Address:No.430, Zhongshan Rd., Yushun Vil., Lukang Township, Changhua County Website: www.lugangmazu.org/home.php
Lukang Old Street Lukang Old Street is filled with traditional Taiwanese style houses with carved doorways and windows, intricately designed arches over the main entrance, thin red brick walls and red tiled road, as well as retro green mailboxes hanging outside the houses boasting an antique charm. Website: historic-street.lukang.gov.tw/home.html
Narrow Alley (Gentleman Alley) This is a long alley only 70 cm wide. It usually can let one person pass through, if two people meet, they must greet each other. There is where the name “Gentleman Alley” comes from. People think this alley is very interesting and special with unique sites around each corner. Address:No.38, Caiyuan Rd., Lukang Township, Changhua County
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Restaurants
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A Shui Shi- King of Pig Feet Pig’s feet and mianxian are a great symbol of tradition Chinese food. It means longevity and stability. They are always eaten on one’s birthday and at banquet.The pig’s feet is very chewy, and the smell is full of sugar cane. Definitely worth trying! Price:NT$100~NT$150 Opening Hours:AM09:00~PM09:00 Tel:04-22263139 Address:No.88-6, Sec. 2, Ziyou Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City (Next to the Taichung park) Website:www.assfood.com.tw/
Taichung Meat Ball The outer layer of the meatballs is half transparent and chewy. The stuffing contains fresh cubed lean meat, bamboo shoot and special condiment.The meat ball soup is not too greasy. It is a great partner to the meatball.
Price:NT$30~NT$40 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM08:00 Tel:04-22207138 Address:No.529,Sec 3, Fuxing Rd., South Dist, TaichungCity
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Miyahara Miyahara eye hospital was built in 1927 during the Japanese colonial period. It has survived the 921 earthquake and typhoon attacks. In 2010, the company Dawncake bought this building. The company maintains the exterior appearance. Inside, there is a restaurant, coffee shop, ice cream shop, and visitors can buy chocolates and other desserts. There are 37 flavors of ice cream for you! Include a fruit series and a chocolate series. There are, in addition to the ice cream, a lot of specialty items. For example, pineapple cakes, sun cakes and bubble tea with traditional Chinese-style packaging.
Price:Ice cream:NT$90~NT$150/Pine apple cakes:NT$140~NT$690/ Cheese cakes:NT$300~NT$600 Opening Hours:AM10:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-2227-1927 Address:No.20, Zhongshan Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City Website:www.miyahara.com.tw/en/index.html
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Dongshan Roast Chicken The roasted chicken is crispy outside and juicy inside. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the Dakeng Scenic Area. The process of roasting chicken is that a whole chicken is put in an urn and roasted with longan fruits over timber. You can also enjoy their hot pot dishes, using fresh, local mushrooms and soup stock made from roast chicken. It makes a healthy alternative. Price:NT$200~NT$500 Opening Hours:AM10:00~PM11:00 Tel:04-2239-0087/0960-125225 Amy Address:No.383, Sec. 1, Dongshan Rd., Beitun Dist., Taichung City Website:ume.com.tw/0422390087/Default.htm
DongDong Taro Ball There are always lots of people at Dongdong taro ball every weekend. Their taro ball is soft but chewy, and the herbal jelly has a very springy texture. They can be ordered hot or iced.
Price:NT$40 Opening Hours:AM10:00~ PM10:00 Tel:04-22396349 Address:No.48-3, Sec. 2, Dongshan Rd., Beitun Dist., Taichung City
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Carton King Restaurant The setting here is all made from paper. You can enjoy their view and eat their delicious dishes at the same time. Their popular dishes are mostly Japanese dishes. You can also visit the Honey Museum and buy some souvenirs.
Price:NT$240~NT$260 Opening Hours:AM09:30~ PM10:00 Tel:04-22398868 Address:No.2, Lane 2, Sec. 2, Dongshan Rd., Beitun Dist., Taichung City
Kiss My House Although the mane is French, the cuisine is Italian. Moncoeur offers several pasta dishes. For dessert try the black tea cake. In addition to the fine food, the view itself makes this place worth a stop. Price:NT$280~NT$420 Opening Hours: Weekdays:AM11:00~PM10:00 Weekends:AM10:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-22398900 Address:No.21-22, Lane Beikeng, Beitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.moncoeur.com.tw/R02.php
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Mushroom Bear A set meal comes with salad, soup, dessert and beverage.The yellow soup is a pumpkin stew. With the fresh vegetables and mushroom, the schnitzel tastes wonderful! By the way, the mushrooms in this restaurant are grown by the owner. So the ingredients are exactly fresh! Price:NT$2000~NT$3000 (for a table) Opening Hours:AM10:00~PM07:00 Tel:04-25822299 Address:No.169-2, Xiezhong St., Xinshe Dist., Taichung City Website:www.gubear.tw/
You Jian Yi Chui Yan The inside and outside are Japanese style. The dishes are all creative cuisine so that there is no menu here. It is fresh because the material is in the season. For the freshest food, a place definitely worth going.
Price:NT$1000~NT$1200(for a set meal) Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM09:30 Tel:04-25823568 Address:No.363-35, Zhongxingling, Xinshe Dist., Taichung City
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The Little Prince Kitchen
The little prince kitchen is fairy tale style. And the name of meals are also named from fairy tale characters. The price is very low, beacause there are many student groups nearby. All meals come with drink or soup, and there’s no service charge here.
Price:NT$70~NT$300 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-22258328 Address:No.143, Yizhong St., North Dist., Taichung City
HaoZhiJia Japanese HaoZhiJia Japanese Restaurant is famed for its emphasis on the use of finely selected pork. There are complicated and time-consuming steps required before deep-frying the pork cutlet. The succulent pork cutlet goes perfectly with Japanese style sauce.
Price:NT$60~NT$200 Opening hours:AM10:30~PM 10:30 Tel:04-22216787 Address:No.91, Yizhong St., North Dist., Taichung City Website:en0422216787.tw.tranews.com/
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Rabbit Rabbit
There are many kinds of food in the restaurant. For example:omelettes, sandwiches, fajitas, pasta, grilled beef burgers, chicken burgers, eggs benedict, desserts, and so on. There are unlimited refills on drinks. What a wonderful thing! Price:NT$100~NT$400 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-22251123 Address:No.117, Yizhong St., North Dist., Taichung City Website:rabbitrabbit-burger.blogspot.tw/
Feng Ren Shaved Ice Feng Ren’s founder is Chen Feng Ren. It was founded in 1955. It has a sixty year history and Feng Ren ice tastes subtle, so there are a lot of loyal customers in Taiwan. Feng Ren ice has three flavors of black tea, pineapple, and plum, not like general shaved ice. Price:NT$30 Opening Hours:AM10:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-22245083 Adress:No.15, Sec. 2, Shuangshi Rd., North Dist., Taichung City Website:0422230522.tw.tranews.com/
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ChingShuei Porkchop noodle soup Use the finest pork chop pickled and fried. After put into the small iron bowl steamed 4 hours. When customers ordering, quickly topped with gravy and homemade oil onion in the bowl. Pork chop melted in your mouth instantly, this taste become the famous food in Miao Tung.
Price:NT$70~NT$80 Opening Hours:AM11:30~PM12: 00 Tel:04-25233704 Address:No.2-10, Lane 167, Zhongzheng Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City
JinShu pineapple ice JinShu pineapple ice was founded in1935.The popular ice is pineapple ice mixed almond dew. Natural sweetness and absolutely no processing. It’s also a piece of pineapple in ice.You can eat a bowl of pineapple ice in summer, not only cool but also quench. This is a wonderful choice in summer.
Price:NT$20~NT$45 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM11:00 Tel:04-25243985 Address:No.2-13, Lane 167, Zhongzheng Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City
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Water chestnut crispy Water chestnut crispy tastes unique. Inside the water chestnut is very soft and not greasy. It’s located in Fengyuan night market. In Taiwan, most of visitor come to Fengyuan, they always want to eat. If you don’t hurry, it will sold out quickly. Price:NT$25 Opening Hours:AM11:30~PM12:00 Address:Lane 167, Zhongzheng Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City
Miaotung sushi house The restaurant is famous for its oden.Their broth is boiled with dried bonito and seaweed, it taste very sweet. And their Japanese cuisine is also popular. Price:NT$20~NT$280 Opening Hours:AM11:30~PM10:00 Tel:04-25241390 Address:No.2-8, Lane. 167, Zhongzheng Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City
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Ba Fen Bao The ingredients of Eight-full restaurant are made by fresh, not semi-finished ingredients. Many dishes may take a few hours to cook. Boil pigskin, celery leaves, bean sprouts, and ginger became the pigskin-jelly. Stir the pigskin-jelly and minced meat, than cover into dough. After steam than became pork steamed buns. Pork steamed buns is very juicy! You have to try it! Opening Hours:Lunch 11:30~14:30 / Dinner 17:30~21:30 Tel:04-23052584 Address:No.37, Lane 9, Mofan St., West Dist., Taichung City Price:NT$2500~NT$5000(for a table)
Yuan Japanese Food SONO Yuan Japanese food is popular for political and business elites in Taichung. They offer cheap set meals, and each set meal is for a different group. For example, the Shan-Cha set meal which is a light meal good for female groups. If you want to taste seafood, you can’t miss the San-He set meal. Price:NT$480~NT$880( for a set meal) Opening Hours:AM11:30~PM02:00; AM05:30~PM09:30 Tel:04-23029393 Address: No.19, Lane 229, Minquan Rd., West Dist., Taichung City
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Yummy Kitchen Yummy offers a transparent kitchen style so that customers can see the whole cooking process and a handsome chef responsible for your dishes! They offer cheap dishes. The interior of the restaurant is bright and simple, creating a happy dining environment. There is WI-FI for free! Price:NT$140~NT$180 Opening Hours:AM10:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-23019797 Address:No.159, Gongyi Rd., West Dist., Taichung City
Mingsheng Uji Matcha Shop Matcha is a Japanese green tea made from green tea powder.Matcha Coffee has a really eye-catching appearance with three different colors. The top layer is milk foam, the middle layer is coffee and the bottom layer is matcha. When it is well-stirred, the taste is irresistibly alluring! Mingsheng Uji Matcha is famous for its house special waffle, which is also an ultra-popular afternoon teatime snack. Mingsheng waffle has a soft, fluffy and pleasant taste. Even better when served with ice cream or fruits. Price:Beverage:NT$150~NT$220/Dishes:NT$250~ NT$500 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-23756262 Address:No.1, Lane 161, Cunzhong St., West Dist., Taichung City Website:www.mstea.com.tw/
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Pumpkin House Pumpkin house bills itself a “new orleans Italian bistro”. The former might not be so evident, but their Italian dishes have been famous for many years. While there may be better Italian restaurants in Taichung pumpkin house is located on Wu Quan W 4th road-offering nice afternoon or evening stroll around the National Art Museum Price:NT$300~NT$500 Opening Hours:Weekdays:AM11:00~PM03:30; PM05:00~PM10:20 Weekends:AM11:00~PM03:30; PM05:00~PM10:20
Tel:04-23728456 Address:No.108, Wuquan W. 4th St., West Dist., Taichung City
Tao Hua Yuan Restaurant and Coffee Tao Hua Yuan reastaurant is known for Louisiana Herb Roasted half Chicken and German style Crispy Pig Knuckles with Sauerkraut.They are crunch outside and tender inside. A slice of tomato and some vegetable so that you will not feel greasy. After the meal, you can also enjoy their beverage and snacks.You can’t miss their crème brûlée and cranberry soda!
Price:NT$330~NT$720 Opening hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-23718880 - 41 -
Address:No 107 Wu Chen W 4st Taichung City Website:www.idland.com.tw/news.php
Echo burger The store sells burger, sandwich, pasta, appetizer, hotdog and drink. And the store famous for their “spicy sauce burger”. It contains double beef, cheese, bacon and spicy sauce. As long as you eaten, you will want to come back to eat again. Price:NT$100~NT$280 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-23029599 Address:No.137, Xiangshang N. Rd., West Dist., Taichung City
Eslite tea room The store provide Deluxe Tea Set for 2 people at 14:30 ~ 17:30. If you want to enjoy a pleasing or comfortable afternoon time with your friends or family, this is a good choice.
Price:NT$200~NT$780 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-23281000 Ext.3500 Address:3F., No.68, Gongyi Rd., Taichung City Website:www.eslitegourmet.com.tw/index.aspx
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Restaurant Go
The store sells western cuisine. And their menu is not regular, they always change menu period of time. Besides, their kitchen is open, you can see chef how to cook dishes. It’s very clean and sanitary. They don’t offer parking space, so you need to go to Park Lane by CMP to find parking space. Price:NT$600~NT$700 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM09:00 Tel:04-23291239 Address:No.26, Zhongcheng St., West Dist., Taichung City
Fatty’s Fatty's big sizes of menu items, each gets fresh home-made bread herb butter and large plates of salad, all free of charge, with any order of a pasta or main dish. And their main feature are the daily home-made Pastas and of course our freshly-made Italian-Style 12" Pizza, "thin crusted," American-Style Pizza, "thick crusted" can be served on request. Price:NT$320~NT$390 Opening Hours:AM11:30~PM10:00 Tel:04-23194898 - 43 -
offers table loaves, crisp
Address:No.1, Lane 50, Jingcheng Rd., Taichung City Website:www.fattys.com.tw
Smooth The center of attention on the first floor is one of the best-stocked bars in Taichung. Most evenings, this area is comfortably full of standing and sitting customers, enjoying their favorite tipple, including over German Warsteiner beer on tap and 25 types of Scotch, Irish, Canadian and American whiskeys. Price:NT$200~NT$780 Opening Hours:PM05:00~AM12:00 Tel:04-23293468 Address:No.5-7, Lane 50, Jingcheng Rd., Taichung City Website:www.fattys.com.tw/aboutus_smooth.html
Ding Wang Spicy Hot Pot DingWang spicy hot pot emphasizes their service. They are very polite to the customers. When you go inside the store, the clerks will 90 degree deep bow, you will feel flattered. And their duck blood and tofu can unlimited supply. What a wonderful thing! Price:NT$350~NT$450 Opening Hours:AM11:00~AM06:30 Tel:04-23296828 Address:No.12, Jingcheng Rd., Taichung City - 44 -
Website:www.tripodking.com.tw
TungHai Steamed Buns King TungHai Steamed buns king is very popular with TungHai univeristy students. Student like to buy one after class.Their Steamed buns very special. It contains peanut powder、pickled cabbage and so on. One is important things is very cheap, just only 25 dollars. Add eggs also gain 5 dollars. What a wonderful thing! Price:NT$20~NT$30 Opening Hours:AM 07:30~AM01:00 Tel:04-26520686 Address:No.43, Lane Dungyuan, Longjing Dist., Taichung City
Douzi Mesona Jelly The mesona jelly mixed taro balls and fresh cream taste delicious. And furniture in store is retro style. It’s nearby TungHai University. You can come to eat in summer, it’s not only cool but also quench.This is a wonderful choice.
Price:NT$25~NT$35 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM12:00 Tel:04-26319359 Address:No.23, Lane 1, Xinxing Rd., Longjing Dist., Taichung City - 45 -
TungHai Lane 7 All types of games are the biggest selling point in the store.The store provide many kinds of games from abroad、 magazine、comic books、Wii and so on . You can eat and play games at the same time. A great way to spend part of a rainy day or cure a little homesickness.
Price:NT$100~NT$250 Opening Hours:AM 11:00~PM11:00 Tel:04-26319509 Address:No.8, Lane 7, Xinxing Rd., Longjing Dist., Taichung City
AVONLEA The restaurant’s name comes from Canada’s Prince Edward Island. It is also Anne of Green Gables’ hometown. And it is decorated in a European manor style. Their special dish “rosemary grill chicken ” is welcomed by a large of number customers.
Price:NT$199~NT$290 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM11:00 Tel:04-26310836 Address:No.33, Yishu St., Longjing Dist., Taichung City Website:avonlea.smartweb.tw
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FIRENZE The restaurant sells Italian cuisine and French cuisine.The cuisine price is very wide. It’s from 320 dollars to 1980 dollars. The set meal included bread、 appetizer、salad、soup、main course、 dessert and beverage.This restaurant definitely worth to come! Price:NT$230~NT$900 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-26330808 Address:No.14, Lane 38, Yishu St., Longjing Dist., Taichung City Website:firenze.smartweb.tw/
Din Tai Fung Taichung branch was built in 2011 in Top City. The store is famous for its Xiao Long Bao. Xiao Long Bao have 18 folds and tastes very juicy. Many foreign super star, they always want to eat Xiao Long Bao when they come to Taiwan. If you have time, you must try it.
Price:NT$40~NT$540 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM09:30 Tel:04-22599500 Address:B2, No.105, Sec. 2, Taichung Port Rd, Taichung City - 47 -
Website:www.dintaifung.com.tw
Thai Town Cuisine The store offers very local Thai cuisine. The special one is moon shrimp pancake. It tastes sour and sweet, so very popular with customers. The dish price is high, but rice unlimited supply. You can ask to eat rice anytime.
Price:NT$160~NT$480 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-22521733 Address:10F., No.111, Sec. 2, Taichung Port Rd., Taichung City Website:www.thaitown.com.tw
HuaYueLan Ramen The store have 200 branches in Japan. Because this is Japanese Ramen, their soup taste a little salty. If you don’t like it, you can ask to add broth. If you like to heavy taste, you can add garlic paste, it taste delicious.
Price:NT$100~NT$250 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-22548555 Address:12F., No.111, Sec. 2, Taichung Port Rd., Taichung City Website:www.kagetsu.com.tw/ - 48 -
Bear paw guabao Ordering bear paw guabao have three steps. First, you need to choose sauces. Second, you need to choose meat. Finally, you need to choose dough. The price is from 55 dollars to 60 dollars. All the meal is fresh cooked, so you need to wait about 10 minutes. Price:NT$55~NT$60 Opening Hours:AM 11:30~PM11:00 Tel:04-24513118 Address:No.75, Qinghe St., Xitun Dist., Taichung City
Hotdog A hotdog is only 10 dollars. Two hotdogs are 15 dollars. So the more you buy, the cheaper they are. Because the price is very cheap, there are always many people standing in line. And the vendor also sell pig’s blood cake, it’s only 10 dollars. If you come to Fengjia night market, you have to try it.
Price:NT$10 Opening Hours:PM 04:00~AM12:00 Address:Lane 20, Fengjia Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City
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India Chai Tea India chai tea are many branches in Fengjia night market. They have 6 flavors can choose. A bag of tea is 35 dollars. Their tea is packaged in a black bag. It is worth to drink.
Price:NT$35 Opening Hours:PM 04:30~PM11:00 Address:Fengjia night market
LeCyun Hand-made Mianxian Soup There are pork, chitterlings and oysters in the mianxian soup. Mianxian tastes smooth.
Price:NT$40 Opening Hours:AM7:00~sold out(Wed~Sun) Tel:04-23727798 Address:No.52-3, Lequn St., West Dist., Taichung City
Shan Dong Goat Horn Mantou It is called goat horn mantou is because the shape is like a goat horn. They are come in original and cheese flavor.Bake the mantou that make it became “crispy outside, soft inside”.
Price:NT$8~NT$45 Opening Hours:AM08:00~PM10:00(Mon~Sat) Tel:04-22229997 Address:No.31-1, Lequn St., Taichung City
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Shing Yue Da Di The restaurant is located in Yuemei mountain. It’s a Nanyang style restaurant. Enjoy the view from the outdoor dining area. And the restaurant also offers hot spring area, but you need to reservation first. If you have free time, you must to come.There are delicious food、beautiful view and comfortable hot spring area,it’s worth to come. Price:NT$300~NT$900 Opening Hours:AM 10:30~PM10:00 Tel:04-26833688 Address:No.101, yuemeinorth Rd, Waipu Dist., Taichung City Website: www.starmoon688.com.tw/index.php
SaxPlayHouse Taiwanese saxophones are made in Houli. Furthermore, all over the world, one third of saxes are made in Houli. On first floor, many sax are display and you can get a lot of information about sax. On the second floor restaurant, they offer delicious meals. On Sunday afternoon, the restaurant prepares sax live show to everybody. You can eat delicious meals and enjoy the music at the same time. Price:NT$200~NT$800 Opening hour:AM11:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-25572323 Address:No.473-2, Dazun Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City Website:www.saxplayhouse.com.tw/restaurant/index.php
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Laterano City The restaurant is hidden in the alley. You need to be careful to find. It meals are very cheap, all meals are not more than 200 dollars. And they also offer free Wifi. You can come here to have a meeting, it’s very convenient and quiet. It is worth coming! Price:NT$100~NT$200 Opening hour:AM10:30~PM10: Tel:04-25588292 Address:No.89, Sanguang Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City
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DaiJaiMa oyster thin noodles The store was introduced by many TV programs. Their combination noodles have oyster, intestine, shrimp inside. The small one is 45 dollars and the big one is 60 dollars.
Price:NT$40~NT$65 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM08:00 Tel:04-26864178 Address:No.127, Jianggong Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City
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Kang Jia Grandma’s Powdered Intestines Dajia’s powder intestines are very different from other area. The store use sweet potato flour mixed some pork sausage meat. And then infuse into pork intestines. Finally, cut it into pieces and add sauces.
Price:NT$50~NT$100 Opening Hours:PM03:00~PM11:30 Tel:0910-597631 Address:Jianggong Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City
Flower Lane Pine Forest The store covers an area of about 800 square. Their architectural appearance is white Mediterranean-style. And there are many kinds of plants and flowers .You can eat delicious food and relax at the same time. What a wonderful things!
Price:NT$200~NT$470 Opening Hours:AM10:30~PM10:00 Tel:04-26881599 Address:No.59, Chenggong Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City Website:0426881599.54vip.com.tw/index/
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Lukang Local Specialties [Yu Jin Siang Bakery] Colorful Ox Tongue-shaped Biscuit Yu Jin Siang Bakery is famous for its signature ox tongue-shaped biscuit series. At present, it comes in various colors and flavors, including wild yam, strawberry, brown sugar, coffee, match, lemon, and traditional flavor. [Signature Savory Cake] Steamed savory cake tastes entirely different from baked cake. It is lightly prepared without adding cooking oil, and preservatives. It is low-sugar, low-calorie and completely steamed.
Price:NT$120 Opening Hours:AM08:00~PM06:00 Tel:04-7746031 Address:No.30, Minsheng Rd., Lugang Township, Changhua County Website:www.1948.com.tw/index.html [Three Sisters Oyster Omelette] Its signature traditionally flavored oyster omelette consists of an omelette with a filling primarily composed of locally sourced oysters. The dish is commonly served with a special sweet and savory sauce to enhance the flavor.
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[Deep-fried Mud Shrimps] Deep-fried mud shrimps are made from freshly caught mud shrimps. The combination of the crunchy outside and succulently flavorful taste is part of this dish’s charm that lures many tourists coming here to give it a taste! [Handmade Shrimp Rolls] Handmade shrimp rolls are made with fresh prawns. This snack has a crunchy, crisp outside and soft inside, creating an addictively delicious taste!
Price:NT$40~NT$120 Opening Hours:Weekdays AM09:00~PM05:00 Weekends AM08:00~PM07:00 Tel:04-7743353 Address:No.28, Minsheng Rd., Lugang Township, Changhua Country
Chelukou meat porridage The store is very old. Many people eat meat porridage from he was child to he became adult.And their meat porridage have three flavors.All of them are very popular.It is worth to come!
Price:NT$25 Opening Hours:PM02:00~PM09:00 Tel:04-7262999 Address:No.314, Sec. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Changhua City, Changhua County
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Jue Dai Dumplings Restaurant The outside of dumpling is crunch and juicy inside. Look at the golden color, it is so attractive!The stock of the beef noodles is very strong and the beef is chewy!The price is very cheap! It is worth to come. Price:NT$40~NT$60 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM02:30; PM05:00~PM10:00 Tel:04-7226030 Address:No.135, Sec. 2, Zhongzheng Rd., Changhua City
Chunghua Papaya milk Changhua papaya milk is not too sweet. You can also enjoy their juice and crushed ice. It has lots of flavors to choose from. Changhua papaya milk is near the Changhua train station, the traffic is very convenient.
Price:NT$40~NT$60 Opening Hours:AM11:00~PM11:00 Tel:04-7249840 Address:No.37, Zhonghua Rd., Changhua City
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High-End Hotels Windsor Hotel The Taichung Windsor Hotel is centrally located in the main hub of the Taichung Zhonggang commercial district. And Windsor Hotel has a garden. People can go there for a walk. In addition, Windsor Hotel has different kinds of facilities. People can use them. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Room Pricing Number of people Superior Room $8,800+10% 2 Deluxe Room
$9,800+10%
2
Bed type 1 King size bed 1 King size bed or 2 Single beds
Deluxe Family $10,800+10% 4 2 Medium beds Room Business Room $12,800+10% 2 1 King size bed Executive Suite $16,800+10% 2 1 King size bed Windsor Suite $88,000+10% 2 1 King size bed P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. 3. Deluxe Room, Business Room, Executive Suite, Windsor Suite provide extra beds and will charge for additional beds. Tel:04-24656555 Address:No.610 Sec. 4 Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung City Website:en.windsortaiwan.com/home.aspx
Tempus Hotel Tempus Hotel provides different types of guest rooms and facilities. You have a lot of choices. Moreover,Tempus Hotel is near Jingming 1st Street. You can go shopping there. Room Rates - 58 -
Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM (1) Building A Guest Rooms(Modern Living Refined Luxury) Room Pricing Number of people Bed type Deluxe Room $9,200 2 1 King bed 1 King bed and 1 Triple Room $9,600 3 Single bed Deluxe Leisure $9,800 2 1 King bed Executive King $10,000 2 1 King bed Family Room $10,600 4 2 King beds Family Suite $12,600 4 2 King beds Executive Suite $12,600 2 1 King bed Double Penthouse $25,000 2 1 King bed 1 King bed and 1 Triple Penthouse $28,000 3 Single bed 1 King bed and 2 Quadruple Penthouse $32,000 4 Single beds P.S Only Deluxe Room, Triple Room, Deluxe Leisure, and Executive King provide extra beds. (2) Building B Guest Rooms (Modern Living Refined Luxury) Room Pricing Number of people Bed type Standard Single $8,200 1 1 Queen bed Deluxe Single $8,500 1 1 King bed Deluxe Double 1 King bed or 2 Single $8,800 2 / Deluxe Twin beds Corner Studio $9,200 2 1 King bed Family Room $9,800 4 2 Queen beds Family Suite $10,800 4 2 Queen beds Deluxe Studio $10,200 2 1 King bed Executive Suite $18,800 2 1 King bed Tempus Suite $50,000 2 1 King bed P.S Only Deluxe Single, Corner Studio, Family Suite, Deluxe Studio and Executive Suite provide extra beds. (3) Da-Dun Building Guest Rooms (Warm and comfortable; Fresh and Bright) Room Pricing Number of people Bed type Standard Family Room 9,800 4 2 Queen size beds Deluxe Family Suite 12,800 4 1 King size bed - 59 -
and 2 Single beds Deluxe Studio 12,800 4 1 King size bed P.S 1. Da-Dun Building Guest Rooms do not provide extra beds. 2. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 3. The price includes breakfast and free parking. Tel:04-23268008 Address:No.9, Sec. 2, Taichung Port Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.tempus.com.tw/index_en.php
The Howard Prince Hotel The Howard Prince Hotel is close to Fongjia night market and Tung hai night market. It has a geographical advantage that makes business trips and travel convenient and easy. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Room Pricing Number of people Superior King NT$7,200+10% 1 Superior Twin
NT$7,600+10%
2
Deluxe Twin
NT$8,400+10%
4
Executive Twin Rosewood Club Superior King Rosewood Club Deluxe Single Rosewood Club Deluxe Twin Rosewood Club Executive Single
NT$9,200+10%
4
Bed type 1 King sized bed 2 Queen sized beds 2 Queen or King sized beds 2 King sized beds
NT$7,600+10%
2
1 King sized bed
NT$8,400+10%
2
1 King sized bed
NT$8,800+10%
4
2 King sized beds
NT$9,000+10%
2
1 King sized bed
NT$18,000+10%
2
1 King sized bed
NT$38,000+10%
2
1 King sized bed
Rosewood Club Deluxe Suite Rosewood Club Presidential Suite
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P.S 1. The price includes breakfast. 2. Personal Laundry Pick-up and Drop-Off Service Tel:04-24632323 Address:No.129, An-he Rd., Taichung City Website:taichung.howard-hotels.com/
Evergreen Laurel Hotel Evergreen Laurel Hotel is located in the Chung kang commercial district, you can go everywhere quickly. Moreover, Fengjia night market, Taichung Train Station and Calligraphy Greenway are near Evergreen Laurel Hotel. And Evergreen Laurel Hotel provides facilities and services that we can use. For example, gym room, kids’ playroom, swimming pool, meditation room, squash courts, table tennis, various business services and hot spring water therapy room. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Number of Room Pricing people
Bed type
Standard Twin Room
$8,200+10%
2
2 Single beds
Superior Room
$8,200+10%
2
1 Double bed
Deluxe Room
$8,000+10%
2
1 Double bed
Deluxe Room
$8,400+10%
2
2 Single beds
Deluxe Family Room
$9,600+10%
4
2 Queen sized beds
Suite
$12,000+10%
2
1 Double bed
Superior Room
$8,600+10%
2
1 Double bed
Deluxe Room
$9,400+10%
2
2 Single beds
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Suite
$13,000+10%
2
1 Double bed
Superior Room
$9,200+10%
2
1 Double bed
Deluxe Room
$10,000+10%
2
1 Double bed
Suite
$14,000+10%
2
1 Double bed
Presidential Suite
$88,000+10%
2
1 Double bed
P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. Tel:04-23139988 Address:No.6, Chungkang Rd., Sec. 2, Taichung City Website: www.evergreen-hotels.com/branch/Index.aspx?checkcode=LARKN&tempdbsn =5&debug=1
Orange Hotel Orange Hotel is near Taichung Train Station, Storage No.20, Mode Mall and Yichung Shopping Street. You can go there quickly. And Orange Hotel provides different facilities. For example: meeting room, laundry service, internet area in lobby…etc. So,Orange Hotel is worth to go. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Room Deluxe Standard Twin Deluxe Twin
Pricing $5500 $6000 $7000
Number of people 2 2 4
Standard Triple
$6500
3
Bed type 1 King bed 2 Twin beds 2 King beds 3 Twin beds or 1 King bed and 1 Twin bed
P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. 3. Do not provide extra beds and will charge for additional guests. - 62 -
Tel: 04-22262323 Address: No.17, Gong Yuan Rd., Taichung City Website:www.forte-hotel.net/branch/index.asp
Middle Range Hotels 52 Hotel 52 Hotel combines various leisure facilities and intimate services. For example, fitness center, meditation room and billiard center. If you stay in 52 Hotel, you can experience it. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Room
Pricing
Number of people
Standard Single Room $4,200 2 Superior Single Room $4,700 2 Executive Single Room $5,200 2 Deluxe Single Room $5,700 2 Family Double Bed Room $6,200 4 VIP Suite $8,200 2 P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. Tel:04-23175000 Address:No.52, Jhong-ming Rd., West Dist., Taichung City Website:www.52hotel.com.tw/en/aboutus.html
Hotel Dion Hotel Dion is located in the heart of the new city center of Taichung. It’s situated right by Top City Department Store, Tiger City Department Store, Fengchia night market, Shinkong Mitsukoshi Department Store and a variety of restaurants. You can go there quickly. - 63 -
Bed type 1 Large bed 1 Large bed 1 Large bed 1 Large bed 2 Double beds 1 Large bed
Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Number of Room Pricing people Single Suite $5,800 1~2 Double Suite
$6,200
2
Twin Double $8,600 2~4 Suite P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking.
Bed type 1 Large bed 2 Single beds or 1 Large bed 2 Large beds
Tel:04-27065411 Address:No.124, Sec 2, Taichung Kang Rd., Taichung City Website:www.hoteldion.com.tw/en/
Huang Shin Business Hotel Taichung Huang Shin Business Hotel is near Feng chia night market. There are many delicious foods. You can go there and try it. Taichung Huang Shin Business Hotel also provides different facilities. All guests can use it. Room Rates Check in:02:00 PM;Check out:11:30 AM Number of Room Pricing people Elegant Suite $3,600 2 Luxury Suite $4,000 2 Luxury Twin Suite
$4,200
2
Luxury Family 5,800 4 Suite P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking.
Bed type 1 King size bed 1 King size bed 2 Single beds 2 King size beds
Tel:04-27053568 Address:No.122-28, Sec. 2, Tai Chung Kang Rd., Taichung City Website:www.kinghotel.com.tw/english/ - 64 -
Beacon Hotel Beacon Hotel is the nearest hotel in Fengjia night market. It is convenient to go there and eat a lot of delicious food. They have high speed wireless lan, so you can surf the Internet anytime. And, they have coffee, tea and cookies offered on 12th floor lobby. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Room Pricing Number of people $5200+10 Standard Room 2 % $5600+10 Classic Room 2 % $6200+10 Corner Suite 2 % Beacon Family Suite
$8400+10 %
4
Bed type 1 Large bed 1 Large bed or 2 Single beds 1 Large bed 1 Large bed and 2 Single beds
P.S 1. The price includes breakfast. 2. Do not provide extra beds and will charge for additional guests. Tel:04-24515828 Address:No.427, Fu Hsing Rd., Taichung City Website:www.beacon-hotel.com.tw/en/index.php
In One City Inn The specialty of In One City Inn is that they not only have ordinary rooms but also have theme suites. Each theme suite has only one room, so you have to make a reservation first. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM - 65 -
$5000+10% $5600+10% $5600+10%
Number of people 1 2 2
1 Double bed 2 Single beds 1 Queen size bed
$6500+10%
3
3 Single beds
$7000+10%
3
Room
Pricing
Superior Studio Superior Twins Deluxe Single Superior Triple Suite Deluxe Triple Suite
Bed type
1 large bed and 1 single bed 2 Double beds
Deluxe Family $8200+10% 4 P.S 1. The price includes breakfast. 2. Do not provide extra beds and will charge for additional guests. 3. We have Shakespeare Chamber、Artistic Triple Suite、Artistic Family Suite Tel:04-36028088 Address:No.31, Lane 138, Wenhua Rd., Situn Dist., Taichung City Website:en.inone.com.tw/
Ai Lai Fashion Hotel Ai Lai Fashion Hotel is newly opened, so it’s very clean. The lobby is nice. But, they don’t have official website to provide people to read. It’s close to Cultural Affairs Bureau. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Room Pricing Number of people Double Room $3000 2 Quad Room $4500 4 P.S 1. They don’t have check in check out time, so you have to call to ask the front desk 2. They provide breakfast. Tel:04-23722161 Address:No.2-55, Wuquan Rd., West Dist., Taichung City Website:www.artgarden.tw/store_5101 - 66 -
City Suites It’s close to Cultural Affairs Bureau. The traffic there is very convenient. There are many stores and restaurant nearby. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM
Room
Pricing
Standard Guestroom $4500 Deluxe Guestroom $5000 Corner Guestroom $6000 City Deluxe $7000 Guestroom P.S 1. The price includes breakfast.
Number of people 2 2 2
1 Queen size bed 1 Queen size bed 1 Queen size bed
4
2 Queen size beds
Bed type
Tel:04-23729000 Address:No.1-23, Wuquan Rd., West Dist., Taichung City Website:en.citysuites.com.tw/ec99/ushop1080/default.asp
53 Hotel If you want to find a traffic convenient hotel in Taichung, 53 Hotel is your best choice. Travelers can go everywhere easily. In addition,Taichung Train Station, Storage No.20, Mode Mall and Yichung Shopping Street are also near 53 Hotel. You can go there quickly. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM
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Room Pricing Number of people Standard Room $3,600 2 Superior Room $4,000 2 Family Room $4,500 4 Deluxe Room $5,000 2 Deluxe Family Room $5,500 4 P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. 3. Do not provide extra beds
Bed type 1 Large bed 1 Large bed 2 Large beds 1 large bed 2 large beds
Tel:04-22206699 Address:No.27, Zhongshan Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City Website:www.53hotel.com.tw/en/aboutus.html
Fushin Hotel Fushin Hotel is located in a great spot, there are several famous sites includeTaichung Park, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts and Yichung Shopping Street. You can go there quickly. Besides, Fushin Hotel also provides a lot of facilities. All guests can use them. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Number of Room Pricing people Deluxe Double $4180 2 Room Superior Twin Room $4730 2 A Superior Twin Room $5060 2 B
Bed type 1 King bed 2 Single beds 2 Single beds
2 Queen beds or 1 Deluxe Family Room $5830 4 Queen bed and 2 Single beds Notices: A style room has shower facilities / B style room has shower facilities and bath tub - 68 -
P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. Tel:04-22296999 Address:No.14, Shifu Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City Website:eng.fushin-hotel.com.tw/
Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park HolidayInn Express Taichung Park is next to the Taichung Park. The hotel offers a comfortable accommodation to travelers. You can use ipod clock radio, DIY laundry and ironing room, free wired and wireless Internet, etc. Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park is your good choice. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Number of people Room Pricing Standard Room
$5500
2
Bed type 1 King bed or 1 Queen bed 1 King bed or 1 Queen bed
Standard Room Park $6600 2 View P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. 3. Provide extra beds and will charge for additional guests.
Tel:04-35059898 Address:No.94, Tze Yu Rd., Sec.2, Taichung City Website: www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/taichung/txgsr/hoteldetail
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Plaza Hotel Plaza Hotel is located in the central district of Taichung city. Taichung Park, The Electronics Street, Zhonghua night market, Yichung Shopping Street are also near Plaza Hotel. If you go there, you will have a unique accommodation experience inTaichung. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check Out:12:00 PM Number of Room Pricing people Standard Single(Window) $2200 1 Prestige Room $4800 4 Warm Room $2600 2 Deluxe Suite(Window) $3800 2 Exquisite Suite
$3000
2
Business Suite(Window) $3800 2 P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. 3. All guestrooms no extra beds will be provided.
Bed type 1 Single bed 2 Double beds 1 Double bed 1 Double bed 1 Double bed 2 Single beds
Tel:04-22269666 Address:No.180, Jianguo Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City Website:www.plazahotel.com.tw/about_en.php
City Inn Hotel This hotel is near Taichung Train Station. The traffic is very convenient. Mode Mall is next to it. You can go to look around after dinner. There is a Zhong xiao night market. It has many delicious foods. You’ll like it. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM - 70 -
Room CityInn Standard CityInn Double Elite Room
Pricing $2400 $2800 $3200
Number of people 2 2 2
Twin Room
$3600
2
Bed type 1 Double bed 1 Double bed 1 Double bed 1 King size bed or two single beds
Deluxe Twin $4000 2 2 Single beds Room Deluxe Triple 1 Double bed and $4600 3 Room 1 Single bed P.S 1. If you book online, you’ll get a discount. 2. The price includes breakfast and free parking. 3. Do not provide extra beds and will charge for additional guests. Tel:04-22232333 Address:No.133, Sec. 4, Fuxing Rd., East Dist., Taichung City Website:gocityinn.com/EN/Cityinn5/index.aspx?lan=en-US
Budget Hotels Zaw Jung Business Hotel It’s close to Taichung Train Station. Mode Mall is next to the hotel. There is a night market. You can go look around and eat a lot of delicious food. You’ll like it. Room Rates Check in:(1)Weekdays 12:00 PM (2)Weekends03:00 PM;Check out:12: 00 PM Room Pricing Number of people Bed type Standard Guestroom $1800 2 1 Double bed Deluxe Single $2200 2 1 Double bed Deluxe Guestroom $2600 2 1 Double bed Family $2800 4 2 Double beds Deluxe Family $3200 4 2 Double beds Family $3800 6 3 Double beds P.S 1.They have a discount on weekdays. - 71 -
Tel:04-22235838 Address:No.100, Fushing Rd., East Dist., Taichung City Website:zaw-jung.okgo.tw/
Chiao Yuan Hotel This hotel is near Fengyun night market. After you finish your dinner, you can take a walk along Zhongzheng Rd. back to the hotel. Room Rates Check in:(1)Weekdays 12:00 PM (2)Weekends 03:00 PM;Check out:12: 00 PM Room Pricing Number of people Elegance Suite $2120 2 Sauna Suite $2260 2 European Style Suite $1980 2 Business Suite $2120 2 Deluxe Suite $3180 2 Romantic Suite $1980 2 Elegance Suite $2120 2 P.S 1. The price includes breakfast. 2. They have triple and family room. You can call to ask them. Tel:04-25284000 Address:No.222, Fengdong Rd., FengYuan Dist., Taichung City Website:www.chiao88.com.tw/about_en.php
Xia Dou Hotel This hotel is near Fengyun night market. After you finish your dinner, you can take a walk along Zhongzheng Rd. back to the hotel. If you want to sing songs, there is a KTV you can go with your friends. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM - 72 -
Room Business Suite Standard Guestroom Double Standard Guestroom Deluxe Triple Deluxe Suite
Pricing $1800 $1320 $1800 $2040 $2280
Number of people 2 2 4 3 4
Tel:04-25288777 Address:No.77-1, Xiangyang Rd., FengYuan Dist., Taichung City Website:hotel.this.net.tw/TC-001/
Dajia Jenn Hotel The hotel is in front of DajiaJenn Train Station. There are many stores and food. DajiaJenn Lann Temple is near the hotel. Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out:12:00 PM Pricing Room Single Guestroom $500 Standard Guestroom $1000 P.S 1. No provide breakfast.
Number of people 1 2
Tel:04-26872126 Address:No.73, Jianggong Rd., Dajia Jenn Dist., Taichung City Website:store.bluezz.tw/c.php?id=2313
Dong Nan Ya Hotel The hotel is in front of Dajia Jenn Train Station. There are many stores and foods. Dajia Jenn Lann Temple is near the hotel.
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Room Rates Check in:03:00 PM;Check out 12:00 PM Room Pricing Single Guestroom $600 Standard Guestroom $1200 P.S 1. No provide breakfast.
Number of people 1 2
Tel:04-26873121 Address:No.943, Zhongshan Rd., Dajia Jenn Dist., Taichung City Website:store.bluezz.tw/c.php?id=2310
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Car Route
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The following information provides driving times between different locations on the itineraries. Times are approximate.
Itinerary 1 Two days Day1
Day2
A: Taichung Train Station
A: Green Corridor of Dong Feng
↓(30mins)
↓(12mins)
B: Dakeng Scenic Area
B: Fengyuan Night Market
↓(20mins)
↓(35mins)
C: Moncoeur
C: Taichung Train Station
↓(35mins) D: Yichung Shopping Street
Three days B:Taichung Metropolitan Park
Day1
↓(40mins)
A:Taichung Train Station
C:Fengchia night market
↓(25mins)
↓(20mins)
B:National Museum of Nature Science
D:Maple Garden
↓(3mins)
Day3
C:Calligraphy Greenway
A:Dakeng Scenic Area
↓(10mins)
↓(40mins)
D:Park Lane by CMP
B:Yichung Shopping Street
↓(20mins)
↓(10mins)
E:Jingming 1st Street
C:Taichung Train
Day2
Station
A:Tunghai University ↓(25mins) - 76 -
Five days E: Maple Garden
Day1
↓(7mins)
A: Changhua Train Station
F: Fengchia night market
↓(30mins)
Day3
B: Lukang Mazu Temple
A: Dakeng Scenic Area
↓(3mins)
↓(40mins)
C: Lukang Old Street
B: Summit Resort
↓(5mins)
↓(60mins)
D: Narrow Alley
C: Yichung Shopping Street
↓(60mins)
Day4
E: Taichung Train Station
A: Green Corridor of Dongfeng
Day2
↓(15mins)
A: National Museum of Nature Science
B: Fengyuan Night Market
↓(5mins)
Day5
B: Calligraphy Greenway
A: Lih Pao land
↓(8mins)
↓(6mins)
C: National Taiwan Museum of Fine
B: Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory
Arts
↓(33mins)
↓(4mins)
C: Taichung Train Station
D: Taichung Municipal Cultural Center ↓(20mins)
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Itinerary2 Two days
Day2
Day1
A. Tunghai University
A:Taichung Train Station
↓About 15mins
↓About 15mins
B. Taichung Metropolitan Park
B:National Museum of Nature
↓About 45mins
Science
C. Shing Kong Mitsugoshi
↓About 5mins
↓About 5mins
C:Park Lane by Splendor
D. Top City
↓About 5mins
↓About 30mins
D:Kuang San Sogo
E. Yichung Shopping Street
↓About 30mins
↓About 10mins
E:Fengchia night market
F. Taichung Train Station
Three days
Day 2
Day 1
A:Dakeng Scenic Area
A:Taichung Train Station
↓(80mins)
↓(5mins)
B:Fengchia night market
B:Stock 20 Art Gallery
↓(20mins)
↓(10mins)
C:Maple Garden
C:Taichung Confucius
Day 3
Temple
A:Park Lane by Splendor
↓(5mins)
↓(10mins)
D:Chung Yo Department
B:Park Lane by CMP
Store
↓(20mins)
↓(2mins)
C:Miyahara eye hospital
E:Yichung Shopping Street
↓(3mins) D:Taichung Train Station - 78 -
Bus Route
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Itinerary1 Two days Day1 Taichung Train Station→(Taichung bus15/ 72mins)→Dakeng yuan-huan→(taxi10mins/NT$190)→Moncoeur→Dakeng yuan-huan→(Taichung bus15)→Taichung Train Station→(U bus83/10mins)→Yichung Shopping Street
Day2 Yichung Shopping Street→(U bus83/10mins)→Taichung Train Station→(train cyu-jian→HouLi→Fengyun bus206→DongShihNan station/ 60mins)→Green Corridor of Dong Feng→(Fengyun bus206/ 55mins)→Fengyuan Night Market→(train fu-sing,cyu-jian/ 20mins)→Taichung Train Station
Three days Day1 Taichung Train Station→(Ubus83/ KeBoGuan Station/30mins)→KeBoGuan Station→(foot/5mins)→National Museum of Nature Science→(foot/5mins)→Calligraphy Greenway→(foot/15mins)→Park Lane by CMP→(Ubus81/Gung Yi Jing Cheng Lu Kou Station /25mins)→Jingming 1st Street
Day2 Jingming 1st Street→(Ubus 83/ Taichung Veterans General Hospital Station/35mins)→Tunghai University→(Taichung bus 146/Taichung dou huei gung yuan Station/30mins)→Taichung Metropolitan Park→(Taichung bus146/Chaoma Station /40mins)→Chaoma→(Taichung bus28/ Fengchia University Station/20mins)→Fengchia night market→(Taichung bus28/ Chaoma Station /20mins)→Chaoma→(foot/10mins)→Maple Garden
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Day3 Maple Garden→(Ubus 83/Di Yi Guang Chang Station/45mins)→Di Yi Guang Chang Station→(Taichung bus15/ Dakeng yuan-huan Station /45mins)→Dakeng Scenic Area→(Taichung bus15/ Chung Yo Department Store Station / 40mins)→Yichung Shopping Street→(Ubus 83/Taichung Train Station /10mins)→Taichung Train Station
Five days Day1 Changhua Train Station→(Changhua bus6933/ Lukang Station/60mins)→Lukang Mazu Temple→(foot/8mins)→Lukang Old Street→(foot/6mins)→Narrow Alley→(foot/TaiTang Station/9mins)→TaiTang Train Station→(Changhua bus9018/50mins)→Taichung Train Station
Day2 Taichung Train Station→(U bus83/ KeBoGuan Station/30mins)→National Museum of Nature Science→(foot/8mins)→Calligraphy Greenway→(foot/20mins)→Natural Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts(foot/7mins)→Taichung Municipal Cultural Center→(foot/16mins)→ChungShanHospital→(U bus83/ ChaoYang Bridge/15mins)→Maple Garden→(bus5/ FuShin Road/15mins)→Fengchia night market
Day3 Fengjia Night Market→(Chuanhung bus5/35mins)→Taichung Train Station→(Taichung bus15/ Dakeng yuan-huan Station / 72mins)→Dakeng yuan-huan→(taxi/10mins/ $190NT)→Summit Resort→Dakeng
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yuan-huan→(Taichung bus15)→Taichung Train Station→(U bus83/ 10mins)→Yichung Shopping Street
Day4 Yichung Shopping Street→(U bus83/ 10mins)→Taichung Train Station→(train cyu-jian→HouLi→Fengyun bus206→DongShihNan station/ 60mins )→Green Corridor of Dong Feng→(Fengyun bus206/ 55mins)→Fengyuan Night Market
Day5 Fengyuan Night Market→(foot/2mins)→Mazu Temple→(Fengyun bus215/ Lih Pao land station /50mins)→Lih Pao land→(foot/14mins)→Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory→(Fengyun bus215/50mins)→Fengyuan Train Station→(train fu-sing/ 17mins) →Taichung Train Station
Itinerary2 Two days Day1 Taichung Train Station→(Ubus83/20mins/ Nature Science Station)→National Museum of Nature Science→ (foot/5mins)→Park Lane by Splendor→(foot/5mins)→Kuang Sang Sogo→(Taichung Bus35/Fengchia University Station/30mins)→Fengchia night market
Day2 Fengchia night market→(Taichung Bus28/ Taichung Veterans General Hospital Station/30mins)→Tunghai University→(Taichung Bus146/ Taichung Metropolitan Park Station/30mins)→Taichung Metropolitan
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Park→(Geya Bus168/Shing Kong Mitsugoshi Station/30mins)→Shing Kong Mitsugoshi→(foot/5mins)→Top City→(Ubus83/40mins)→Yichung Shopping Street→(Ubus83/Taichung Train Station/15mins)→Taichung Train Station
Three days Day1 Taichung Train Station→(foot/15mins)→Stock 20 Art Gallery→(foot/15mins) →Taichung Train Station→(Ubus 83/Chung Yo Department Store Station/15mins)→Chung Yo Department Store→(foot/10mins)→Taichung Confucius Temple→(foot/10mins)→Chung Yo Department Store→(foot/3mins)→Yichung Shopping Street
Day2 Yichung Shopping Street→(Taichung bus 15/ Dakeng yuan-huan Station/40mins)→Dakeng Scenic Area→(Taichung bus 15/ Taichung Train Station /50mins)→Taichung Train Station→(Taichung bus 33/Fengchia University Station/50mins)→Fengchia night market→(Taichung bus 28/Chaoma Station/20mins)→Chaoma→(foot/10mins)→Maple Garden
Day3 Maple Garden→(Ubus83/ KeBoGuan Station/45mins)→Park Lane by Splendor→(foot/15mins)→Park Lane by CMP→(foot/15mins)→KeBoGuan Station→(Ubus83/ Taichung Train Station/25mins)→Miyahara eye hospital→(foot/5mins)→Taichung Train Station
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Five days Day1 Yichung Shopping Street→(Ubus83/Taichung Train Station/15minus)→Taichung Train Station→(foot/5mins)→Stock 20 Art Gallery→(foot/10mins)→Mode Mall→Taichung Train Station→(Taichung Bus41/10mins)→National Taichung First Senior High School→(turn to Diantai St. by foot/10mins)→Taichung Broadcasting Bureau→(foot/10mins) →Section 2 , Shuangshi Rd.→(foot/10mins)→Taichung Confucius Temple→(foot/10mins)→Yichung Shopping Street
Day2 Yichung Shopping Street→(Ubus83/Taichung Park Station/10mins)→Taichung Park→(Ubus83/Taichung Train Station/10mins)→Taichung Train Station→(turn to Zhongshan Road by foot/10mins)→Miyahara eye hospital→Taichung Train Station→(Ubus75/Taichung District Court Station/turn to Linsen Rd. by foot/15mins)→Natural way six arts cultural center→(Ubus75/National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts Station /10mins)→National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts→(foot/5mins)→Taichung Municipal Cultural Center
Day3 Taichung Municipal Cultural Center→(Taichung Bus71/National Museum of Nature Science Station/30mins)→National Museum of Nature Science→(foot/5mins)→Park Lane by Splendor→(foot/10mins)→Park Lane by CMP→(Ubus81/ChaoMa Station /20mins)→ChaoMa Station→(Taichung Bus28/Fengchia University Station/15mins)→Fengchia night market
Day4 Fengchia night market→(Taichung Bus28/ Taichung Veterans General Hospital Station/30mins)→Tunhai University→(Geya Bus168/Dajia Station/60mins)→Dajia
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Jenlan Temple→(foot/10mins)→Dajia Wenchang shrine
Day5 Dajia Train Station→(Fengyuan Bus215/Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory Station/60mins)→Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory→(Fengyuan Bus215/Sia Houli Station/20mins)→Sia Houli→(Fengyuan Bus211/GongGuan Station/20mins) →Chungshe Flower Market→(Fengyuan Bus211/CiSing Farm Station/20mins)→CiSing Farm→(foot/15mins)→Houli Horse Field→(Fengyuan215/Mazu Temple/25mins)→Mazu Temple(Fengyuan Night Market)→(foot/10mins)→Fengyuan Station→(train/mins)→Taichung Train Station
Bus website Ubus www.ubus.com.tw/ Taichung Bus www.tcbus.com.tw/ Geya Bus www.g-bus.com.tw/ Fengyuan Bus www.fybus.com.tw/
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Useful Expressions E:English
C:Chinese
P:Pinyin
T:Taiwanese
E:How much is it? C:請問這個多少錢? P:qing wen zhege duoxiau qian? T:Chhia-mag chit-e goa-che-chi? E:My name is ____. C:我的名子叫____ P:wo de mingzi jiao___ T:Goa e mia kio-cho___ E:I am from ____. C:我來自____. P:wo lai zi____ T:Goa lâi-tsū____ E:Excuse me. Does this bus go to (the____)? C:不好意思,請問這輛公車是不是開往___? P:bu hao yi sz,qing wen zhe liang gungche shi bu shi kai wang___? T:Chhia-mag chit tai kong-chhia si uh si khai ong____? E:Would you mind helping me (take a picture)? C:請幫我(拍張照片)好嗎? P:qing bang wo (pai chang zhaopian) hao ma? T:chhia pang goa (hip-siong) ho bo? E:Excuse me. Where is (the toilet)? C:不好意思,請問(洗手間)在哪裡? P:bu hao yi sz,qing wen (xishoujian) tzai na li? T:Chhia-mag (pian-so) ti to-ui? E:May I have it a little cheaper ? C:可以算便宜一點嗎? P:keyi suan pien i i tien ma? - 86 -
T:e-sai sng khah siok tsı̍ tiám-á bo? E:How do I go to (the train station)? C:請問(火車站)怎麼去?
P:qing wen (huoche zhan) zen me qu? T:TChhia-mag (hoa-chhia-thau) an-choa khi? E:Where is the nearest (hotel) from here? C:請問最近的(飯店)在哪裡? P:qing wen zuijin de (fandian) zai na li? T:Chhia-mag siong kin e (png-tiam) ti to-ui? E:Is there (a gas station) near by? C:請問這附近有(加油站)嗎? P:qing wen zhe fujin you (jiayoujan) ma? T:Chhia-mag chia hu-kin u ka-iû-chām bo? E:What are you specials? C:你們的招牌菜是什麼? P:Ni men de jaupaitsai shi she mo ? T:lim tsue ho chiah e si sim-mih? E:Can you break a thousand NT? C:可以跟你換零錢嗎? P:Ke yi gen ni huan lingchian ma? T:e-sai kah li uann gin-kak-a bo? E:May I pay by credit card? C:我可以用信用卡付款嗎? P:wo keyi yong xinyongka fu kuang ma? T:goa e-sai iong sìn-iōng khah hù-khuán bo? E:May I have a menu,please? C:請給我菜單。 P:qing gei wo caidan. T:Chhia ho goa chhài-toa E:How long is the wait? - 87 -
C:我們大概需要等多久?
P:Women dagai xuyao deng duojiu? T:Goan beh tan goa-ku? E:Do you know where ___ is? C:你知道___在哪嗎? P:Ni zhidao ___ zai na ma? T:li chai-ia ____ti to-ui bo? E:You are very nice. C:你人真好 P:Ni ren zhen hao. T:li lang chin ho. E:Can I take a look? C:我能看一下嗎? P:Wo neng kan yixia ma? T:Goa e-sai khoa tsit-e bo?
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Other Information
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Mcdonald’s branch 1. Zhongzheng store Tel:04-2223-4481 Address: No.24, Zhongzheng Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City 2. Xueshi store Tel:04-2201-6826 Address: No.83, Xueshi Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 3.Tzuenshian store Tel:04-2223-8845 Address: No.22, Taiping Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 4. Henan store Tel:04-2701-3280 Address: No.466, Sec. 2, Henan Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 5. Fengjia store Tel:04-2451-3592 Address: No.427, Fuxing Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 6. Gongyi store Tel:04-2320-7108 Address: No.109, Sec. 2, Gongyi Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 7. Jingguo store Tel:04-2680-0681 Address: No.502, Jingguo Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City 8. Zhongzheng store Tel:04-2512-3485 Address: No.569, Zhongzheng Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City 9. Zhongshan store Tel:04-711-5476 Address: No.506, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Changhua City, Changhua County 10. Zhongzheng store Tel:04-777-2471 Address: No.415, Zhongzheng Rd., Lukang Township, Changhua County Website: www.mcdonalds.com.tw/
Starbucks branch 1.Dajia store Tel:04-2680-4390 Address: No.202, Shuntian Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City - 90 -
2. Henan Qinghai store Tel:04-2452-8026 Address: No.431, Sec. 2, Henan Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 3.Tai An Rest Area-Freeway store Tel:04-2558-2038 Address: No.3-2, Yuntou Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City 4.Windsor Hotel-1F-Taichung store Tel:04-2463-6183 Address: No.78-3, Sec. 3, Taichung Port Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 5. Xiangyang-Fengyuan store Tel:04-2522-7956 Address: No.182, Xiangyang Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City 6.Zhong Gang store Tel:04-2319-8566 Address: No.235, Sec. 1, Taichung Port Rd., West Dist., Taichung City 7.Fu Kang store Tel:04-2463-4658 Address: No.235, Sec. 1, Taichung Port Rd., West Dist., Taichung City 8.Feng Yuan store Tel:04-2527-5388 Address: No.2, Fuxing Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City 9. Changhua Zhongshan store Tel:04-711-6131 Address: No.76, Sec. 2, Zhongshan Rd., Changhua City, Changhua County 10. Zhang Ji store Tel:04-723-9296 Address: No.235, Xuguang Rd., Changhua City, Changhua County Website:https://www.starbucks.com.tw/
Chun Shui Tang 1.Syh wei store Tel:04-22297991 Address:No.30, Siwei St., West Dist., Taichung City 2.Chaur fuh store Tel:04-22549779 Address:No.12, Chaoma 3rd St., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 3.Gwo jih store Tel:04-26528288 - 91 -
Address:No.48, Yishu St., Longjing Dist., Taichung City 4.Yu tsai bei store Tel:04-22200339 Address:No.141, Yongfu Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 5.San yueh store Tel:04-22546909 Address:No.111,Sec. 2, Taichung Port Rd., Taichung City 6.Der an store Tel:04-22272712 Address:No.186, Sec. 4, Fuxing Rd., East Dist., Taichung City 7.Chung gang store Tel:04-22272712 Address:No.711,Sec. 2, Taichung Port Rd., Taichung City
MOS Burger 1.Taichung train station store Tel:04-22212496 Address:No.172, Jianguo Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City 2.Taichung r yau store Tel:04-22250471 Address:No.94, Sec. 2, Ziyou Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City 3.Ke Bo Guan store Tel:04-23296813 Address:No.300, Sec. 1, Taichung Port Rd., West Dist., Taichung City 4.Fengchia store Tel:04-24525830 Address:No.100, Wenhua Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 5.Cheng ching store Tel:04-24639753 Address:1F., No.116-5&6, Sec. 3, Taichung Port Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 6.Fengyuan store Tel:04-25158276 Address:No.80, Zhongzheng Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City 7.Tunghai store Tel:04-26525171 Address:No.1, Ln. 5, Xinxing Rd., Longjing Dist., Taichung City 8.Dajia store - 92 -
Tel:04-26803640 Address:No.480, Jingguo Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City 9.Jiun gung store Tel:04-24361862 Address:No.605, Sec. 1, Jungong Rd., Beitun Dist., Taichung City 10.Changhu jung jeng store Tel:04-7236733 Address:No.15&17, Zhongzheng Rd., Changhua City, Changhua County Website:www.mos.com.tw/index.php
Nightclub 1.Lobby Tel:04-27062295 Address:No.59, Qinghai S. St., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.facebook.com/TC.Lobby?fref=ts 2.SPIN Tel:0980-058918 Address:No.1567, Sec. 2, Huanzhong Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.spin.com.tw/ 3.Baby09 Tel:04-24524299 Address:2F., No.273-5, Sec. 2, Xitun Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.taiwannights.com/cht/clubs/city/taichung 4.APEX Tel:04-22233520 Address:2F., No.99, Guangfu Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City Website:www.facebook.com/APEXNIGHTCLUB
Hospital 1.China Medial University Hospital Tel:04-22053366 Address:No.2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City Website:61.66.117.10/cmuh/eng/ 2.Cheng Ching Hospital Tel:04-24632000 Address:118 SEC.3 Chung Kang Road Taichung Website:www.ccgh.com.tw/CK/ck_tw.asp 3.Taichung Veterans General Hospital - 93 -
Tel:04-23592525 Address:No.1650, Sec. 4, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.vghtc.gov.tw/GipOpenWeb/wSite/mp?mp=8 4.Taichung Hospital Department of Health Tel:04-22294411 Address:No.199, Sec. 1, Sanmin Rd., West Dist., Taichung City Website:www.taic.doh.gov.tw/english/ 5.Lin Shin Hospital Tel:04-22586688 Address:No.36, Sec. 3, Huizhong Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.lshosp.com.tw/Web_EN/index_EN.html 6.Changhua Christian Hospital Tel:04-7238595 Address:No.135, Nanxiao St., Changhua City, Changhua County Website:www2.cch.org.tw/cch_english/ 7.Lee Hospital Tel:04-26862288 Address:No.2, Bade St., Dajia Dist., Taichung City Website:www.leehospital.com.tw/index.html 8.Feng Yuan Hospital Tel:04-25271180 Address:NO.100 An-Kan Rd. Feng-Yuan Dist., Taichung City Website:www.fyh.doh.gov.tw/english/
Foot Massage 1.Lan Xia Tel:04-27033466 Address:No.619, Fuxing Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:0427033466.tranews.com/ 2.Footyoung Tel:04-23289888 Address:No.123, Sec. 1, Taichung Port Rd., West Dist., Taichung City Website:www.facebook.com/footyoung 3.Mandara Massage Tel:04-23268008 Address:No.9, Sec. 2,Taichung Port Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City Website:www.tempus.com.tw/english/09_massage/02_massage_detail.php 4.Shipaolai - 94 -
Tel:04-25278876 Address:No.190, Bo’ai St., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City Website:shipaolai.site90.com/index1/home.html
Parking Lot 1.Dongxing Parking Lot Address:No.332, Sec. 3, Dongxing Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 2.Fuxing Parking Lot Tel:04-24522039 Address:No.575, Fuxing Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 3.Wenying Parking Lot Address:No.121, Sec. 1, Shuangshi Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 4.Shueili Parking Lot Address:No.9, Zunxian St., North Dist., Taichung City 5.Dodohome Parking Lot Tel:04-25275910 Address:Xinyi St. intersection Xinsheng N. Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City 6.Stadium Parking Lot Address:Fuxing Rd., Lukang Township, Changhua County
Bicycle Rental 1.Tian Yuan Bicycle Rental Tel:0912-975061 0932-764238 0955-861286 Address:No.1166, Fengshi Rd., Shigang Dist., Taichung City Website:bike.mmmtravel.com.tw/?ptype=info 2.Du Huey Bicycle Rental Tel:04-25820707 Address:No.1261-1, Fengshi Rd., Shigang Dist., Taichung City Website:www.duhuey.com.tw/map.asp#1 3.Chi Dian Bicycle Rental Tel:04-25721236 .04-25721512 0925-377622 Address:No.1261, Fengshi Rd., Shigang Dist., Taichung City Website:chidian.mmweb.tw/?ptype=info
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