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Taiwan DIY Travel Guide
Central
Taiwan
Taiwan's third-biggest city,
Taichung mixes old and new,
with plenty of cultural attrac-
tions and a pleasant year-round
climate.
Taiwan Tour Bus
The Taiwan Tour Bus provides tours
from the airport, train station and major
hotels in Taichung. Buses leave at regular
times and visit the main scenic attractions
in and near the city. Several different full-
day tours are offered, including tours to
Miaoli, the Guguan hot spring area,
Cingjing Farm in Nantou, and Sun Moon
Lake National Scenic Area. There are also
tours to scenic Puli, the historic town of
Lugang, the Gukeng coffee-growing area
and other sites. For details visit:
http://www.taiwantourbus.com.tw/eng-
lish/index.php
Tourist Trains
The President One tourist train
heads south from Taipei Main Station with
stops in several well-known visitor sites
along the West Coast. There are seven
routes to choose from.
Hotels
For hotel information visit:
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/se
arch/index2.jsp?layer1=3
Central Taiwan
INFORMATION
Getting There
Plane
Mandarin Airlines offers about four
daily flights to Taichung from Songshan
Domestic Airpor t in Taipei between
08:00~17:00. Tickets are NT$1,342 each
way, and the flight takes about 35 mins.
For details visit: http://www.tsa.gov.tw/
2005tax/english/e-index.htm
Train
The Zihciang Express train to
Taichung from Taipei Main Station takes
about 2 hours and costs NT$375. The
slower Jyuguang Express is NT$289 and
take 2.5 hours; and the Fusing and com-
muter trains are NT$241 for a three hour
voyage. For details visit: http://www.
railway.gov.tw/e_index.htm.
Bus
Several bus companies offer service
to Taichung from the Taipei Main Bus
Station, including King Bus (NT$245~
260), Dragon (NT$380), Ubus (NT$260~
290), and Free Go (NT$300). The trip
takes 2.5~3 hours.
Getting Around the City
City Bus
The five bus companies in Taichung
charge a basic fare of NT$20 and half
fare of NT$10, with rates rising for longer
trips. Discounts are given to riders using
the city's prepaid "e-Card."
Taxi
Taxis in Taichung charge by the
meter at a base fare of NT$75-up for the
first 1.5km and NT$5 for each extra
250m. There is an NT$5 fee for every 3
minutes the cab is moving at under
5km/hr, as well as nighttime and holiday
surcharges.
Information
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A science center, space the-
ater, tropical rain forest green-
house, botanical garden and
more open a window to the
wonders of nature at this
expansive and popular muse-
um.
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National Museum of Natural Science
Scenic sites Map P.62
Established in 1937 as a
horse pasture for the Japanese
occupation government, this
recreational farm offers horse
rides, lessons in horsemanship,
archery and other activities.
There is also a BBQ area for
picnics.
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Houli Horse Farm
Scenic sites
1 Guancian Rd., Taichung
(04)2322-
6940
09:00~17:00
Monday
Free; tickets required for special exhibitions
From Taichung Train Station take the Ren
You Bus 22, 38, 45, 72, 125, or 777; the
Taichung Bus 27, 35, 70, 71, 88, 103, 106,
146, or 147; or the Ubus 77 or 83 to the
museum stop.
41 Sihshan Rd., Houli Township, Taichung
County
(04)2556-2531
08:00~17:00
Monday
Horse ride NT$400/30 mins,
pony ride NT$100 for two loops
From
Fongyuan or Houli train station take the
Dajia-bound Fongyuan Bus to the farm.
Central Taiwan
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
Scenic sites Map P.62
Works by masters from the
Ming period onwards form the
bulk of the collection at this
museum. Apart from the indoor
exhibits, visitors can enjoy the
installation pieces adorning the
museum's park-like grounds.
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Yamay Resort
Scenic sites
Central Taiwan's premier
amusement park will satisfy
your craving for fun, with
dozens of rides and other fun
recreations and performances
sprawling over six theme
areas.
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Fun
2, Sec. 1, Wucyuan W. Rd., Taichung
(04)2372-3552
Tues.~Fri. 09:00~17:00,
Weekends 09:00~18:00
Monday
Free;
tickets required for special exhibitions
From Taichung Train Station take the Ren You
Bus 59 or 89, Taichung Bus 71, or Ubus 75 to
the museum.
115 Anmei Rd., Houli Township, Taichung
County
0800-054-080
Saturday
and Sunday 08:30~21:00
Adults NT$700, Star Light NT$450
From
Fongyuan or Houli train station take the
Dajia-bound Fongyuan Bus.
This scenic area has eight
trails to bring visitors up close
to the many natural attractions
here. Hiking aside, there is also
an amusement park, flower
garden and hot spring area.
Dakeng Scenic Area
Scenic sites
Experience the rich and
diverse cultures of Taiwan's
major aboriginal tribes at
this theme park. There are
also plenty of rides and
other attractions for a fun
family outing.
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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
Scenic sites
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Across from the First Plaza at Taichung
Train Station take the Ren You Bus 21 or 31.
You can also take the Jhongsingling-bound
Fongyuan Bus from the electronics mall left of
the train station.
45, Jintian Lane, Yuchih Township,
Nantou County
(049)289-5361
Weekends 08:00~17:30
Adults NT$650
From Taichung Train
Station take the Ren You Bus at the
Lyuchuan N. Station to the village; or
take the King Bus to Puli and transfer to
the Nantou Bus or Puli minibus.
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Despite the name, the cows here
are firmly grounded, along with
the sheep and horses, on an
expanse of green pasture. With
the quaint barns and farmhouses,
the ranch approximates a vision of
a storybook farm, with a number
of scenic attractions to enjoy.
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Flying Cow Ranch
Scenic sites
Window-shopping and after-
noon tea in Taichung
Taichung has a leisurely pace, far different from other
large cities; set your cares aside, and come have some tea
or stroll the streets.
Jingming 1st Street
Scenic sites Map P.64
166, Nanhe Village, Tongsiao Township,
Miaoli County
(037)782-844
07:00~22:00
NT$200; No From
Tongsiao Train Station take the Miaoli Bus
Dakeng Line to Cisia and go by taxi to the
ranch.
Photo by
Flying Cow Ranch
The streets around Sogo fea-
ture Taichung's first demonstration
shopping district, with a pedestri-
an mall and plenty of shops. The
most unique feature of this area is
its sale of a huge variety of exqui-
site jewelry and popular goods.
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Guguan
Scenic sites
The scenic hot springs of
Guguan are fed by slightly
alkaline carbonic acid waters.
There are both Japanese and
western-style spa hotels here,
many of them long established.
From Taichung Railway Station, take a
Ren Yeou bus 10, 30, or 40, get off at the
intersection of Wunsin and Nantun roads,
and walk about 10 minutes.
Fun
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From the department store kitty-corner
from Taichung Train Station take the
Dongshih-bound Fongyuan Bus to Guguan.
This area is characterized by
shaded sidewalks that provide an
atmosphere of nature within the
city. The beautiful street extends
from the National Museum of
Fine Arts and offers a plethora of
dining and drinking choices.
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Wucyuan Parkway
Scenic sites Map P.62
One of Taiwan's three main
cities in the Cing period,
Lugang has preserved its his-
toric roots in both architecture
and traditional shops selling
specialty foods made the old-
fashioned way. Make sure to
try the bakery items sold at Yu
Jhen Jhai and the meatballs at
A Jhen's.
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Lugang
Scenic sites
Next to Wucyuan and Meicun roads in
Taichung
From Taichung Railway Station
take a Taichung bus 71, Ren Yeou bus 89, or
Ubus 75.
Around Feng Chia
Scenic sites
This shopping area centered
on Feng Chia University
attracts crowds of students to its
diversity of inexpensive bou-
tiques. A newly renovated
"Flagship Area" at the indoor
night market is also a sight to
enjoy on your trip to Taiwan.
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From Changhua Train Station take the
Lugang-bound Changhua or Yunlin bus.
From Taichung Railway Station take
Taichung bus 27, 35, or 135, or Ren Yeou
bus 22, 25, 37, 45, or 46.
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