Okay, let’s be honest. Taichung hasn’t really clicked with me. I’ve visited three times now. But it’s usually just a pit stop. My first trip was to actually explore. The other two? Purely for transit. Once, I stopped on my way to Sun Moon Lake. Another time, it was a quick hop to Dajia.
Look at this map. You’ll see two main railway lines. The black line on the left is the Coastal Line. The right one is the Mountain Line. They both meet up at Xinwuri Station. Taiwan’s High-Speed Rail (HSR) also slices through Taichung. The Taichung HSR station is even integrated with Xinwuri. This makes it super convenient for getting around Taiwan. Major Taichung attractions are in those red boxes. Gaomei Wetlands are up top left. The city center is right in the middle. And down bottom right? That’s Sun Moon Lake, a classic Taiwan must-see.
Taichung, deep down, reminds me of Shanghai. It’s got city center green spaces. Plus, trendy markets and flat terrain. The urban area is quite spread out. The central district feels like an inner ring road. Gaomei Wetlands? Think of it like a Linyang or Chongming. So, it’s just not my kind of city. My photos from Taichung are pretty sparse and random, honestly.
My strongest memory of Taichung? Tea, hands down. Specifically, Chichasanchen and Lishan Gumai Tea Garden. Chichasanchen’s milk tea is amazing. I actually went twice just for it! I love that deep tea flavor. They even have a branch in Shanghai, but I haven’t tried it there yet.
Okay, so I’m a total flower fanatic. Seriously, stumbling upon gorgeous blooms in Taiwan always makes my day! I once found this …
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