Taichung (台中市 or Tai Zhong Shi) is the third largest city in Taiwan after Taipei and Kaohsiung. Taichung is located in west-central Taiwan with a population of just over one million people.
Taichung is a city with pleasant climate on the west coast of central Taiwan. The city is home to many manufacturers and in recent years has undergone a rapid growth of various cultural venues. Traffic in Taichung is better than in Kaohsiung or Taipei, though parking a car is still tricky.
Among the activities to catch when visiting Taichung: the world-class science museum and hiking in the nearby hills. There are also many famous night markets that provide night-time excitement.
In Taichung you you can enjoy delicious food and drink, and find cheap and interesting items for sale. These include the ChungHwa night market (中華夜市), the Feng-Chia university night market (逢甲夜市), the Tung-Hai university night market (東海夜市), and the Chung-Shiao night market (忠孝夜市)).
Taichung has so many temples, as any other cities in Taiwan. But temples in Taichung are extremely widely spreading, such as Confucius Temple, Martyr’s Shrine, Pao Hueh Temple, Cheng Huang Temple, Wan Chun Temple, Li Ancestral Shrine, Wen Chang Temple, Le Cheng Temple, and Wan He Temple.
How to access Taichung :
Arrive by air. Taichung does not have an international airport. However, it is only a short flight from all of Taiwan’s major cities. The airport is conveniently located a short taxi ride away from downtown.
Arrive by train. Taichung is a short ride from Taipei and is connected by high-speed and regular rail to all of Taiwan’s major cities.
Arrive by bus. Taichung is connected by both luxury and regular bus to all of Taiwan’s major cities. Taichung’s bus routes terminate both in the west end of the city and close to the train station. Visitors should pay attention to which station is indicated on their ticket.
Taichung Nightlife
Taichung has a huge KTVs where you can sing old classics, hip lounge bars, modern night clubs, beer houses and places that specialize in live music.
Some people may not too impressed by the night spots, but Taichung has many good restaurants. The best so far has been Smooth, which is the sister property of Fatty’s. Both are owned and operated by a nice fellow named Hendrik Frijling and his wife. The address is No.1 Ching-Cheng Road, Lane 50, in Little Europe, which is directly across the street from the Evergreen Hotel. Phone number is 04-2319-4898.
There are places that can kept you awake are the Pig Pen in Chi Chi, and a place called Coyote Ugly in the Tiger City Mall. You will enjoy the live music joint called 99, and another one that was okay called Animal House, both on Hsiang Shang Road. Everything else was a flop.
Taichung bars, and Nightclub :
Pubs and restaurants are often two or three stories and the discos frequently large enough to conduct military maneuvers in. Even better, the prices make us up here in Taipei recall the 1980’s – which goes a long way towards covering the cost of a hotel.
Like to start the evening at a quieter place with style or unique character? One great place to get started is La Bodega (3, JingCheng 2nd St; 04-2310-7006), a Spanish-run bar that is cozy and specialises in great snacks (Spanish Tapas) mixed with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. If you like to sit outside, you can’t go wrong with PJ’s Cafe (23 DaYe Rd; 04- 2325-2457), with their pleasant indoor pub and a nice outdoor bistro area that is good for people-watching. Taichung even has an Irish bar in O’Chang’s (Closed).
If you’re feeling dressy or simply like a nice sofa, be sure to check out one of the many lounge bars in the city. Crystal (120-3 ZhongHua Rd Sec 2, B1; 04-2208-6206) and Escape (45-2, TaiZhongGang Rd Sec 2; 04-2328-0768) are both small, cozy and high-end establishments perfect for a date or meeting with friends. Liquid Lounge (98, ZhongMing S. Rd; 04-3601-9980) is classy and comfortable during the week, but frequently hosts the hottest parties in town during the weekend. Also, be sure to check out J&J Jeay & Jazz Bar (91, DaYe Rd; 04-2310-0136).
No night out is complete without some dancing. Taichung’s answer to MoS is Mint 27 (Taichung Central Dept. Store, 10F – 186, FuXing Rd, Sec 4; 04-3608-0599), a hotspot that features the best local DJs and performers (like Wu Bai and Power Station) as well as many international acts. A popular night spot for the over-25 set is the Pig Pen (41, DaGuan Rd; 04- 2383-4456), with a British-themed pub downstairs and a disco upstairs.
To wind down at a late night spot, and if burgers in a friendly attractive bar sounds good then be sure to drop by Peggy’s Circle Bar (16-1, JingCheng 1st St; 04-2329-3998). Another spot which always retains a party atmosphere well into the late evening is 89K (89, ZhongMing S Rd; 04-2320-7010), a place where motorcycle enthusiasts mix with late night revellers for some high octane fun.
Taichung Bars/Pubs
1. 117 Music Restaurant. Address : 17, Gongjeng Rd. phone : (04) 2302-7175
2. 52nd St. Bar. Address : 371-1 Dushing Rd. Phone : (04) 2203-7872
3. 89K Music Pub. Address : 7, Huamei W St. Sec 1. Phone : (04) 2320-7010
4. 99 Musical House. Address : 22, Shiangshang Rd, Sec 1. Phone : (04) 2301-9181
5. Ala Saxophone Pub. Address : 1, Chunghsing 4th Lane. Phone : (04) 2325-2996
6. Big Rose Bang. Address : 155, Chungchi Rd Shalu. Phone : (04) 2631-9793
7. Bu Bu Disco Pub. Address : 6-5 Wenhsin Rd, Sec 3. Phone : (04) 2325-4247
8. Chubby’s. Address : 11, Jingming Rd. Phone : (04) 2329-3327
9. City Lounge 78-2. Address : 78-2, Taichunggang Rd, Sec 2. Phone : (04) 2311-2298
10. Concession. Address : 170, Wuchiuan W 4th St. Phone : (04) 2378-3576
11. Denver Pub. Address : 4, Kuanchien Rd. Phone : (04) 2327-2287
12. The Drunken Duck Beer Garden Square. Address : 266, Kungyi Rd, Sec 2. Phone : (04) 2251-3966
13. fM Restaurant & Bar. Address : 185, Boguan Rd. Phone : (04) 2329-6400
14. HI House. Address : 52, Huijung Rd, Sec 1. Phone : (04) 2258-8855
15. Lounge Bar. Address : 15, Hua Mei W Rd, 1. Phone : (04) 2319-6027
Taichung Nightclubs
1. Catwalk Nightclub. Address : 12F, 1049, Chienhsing Rd. Phone : (04) 2328-8000
2. Coyote. Address : 120, Honan Rd, Sec 3 2F. Phone : (04) 3606-2500
3. High Line Disco Pub. Address : B1-level, 109, Minsheng Rd. Phone : (04) 2221-9167
4. High Wave Pub. Address : B1, 116, Tatun 20th St. Phone : (04) 2326-0102
5. Mint 27 Disco. Address : 186, Fushing Rd, Sec 4, 10F. Taichung Central shopping mall (Da-an Mall)
6. Yes Disco Pub. Address : 100, Takuan Rd. Phone : (04) 2387-4799
7. Lion King Disco Pub. Address : 38, Tachuan St. Phone : (04) 2387-6789
8. Pig Pen Disco. Address : 2F, 41, Takuan Rd. Phone : (04) 2383-4456
Taichung Photos and Pictures :
Taichung Tower II designed for Hotel (300 rooms) and office tower
Taichung Park in Taichung city
The weekend started amidst the crowded shops of I Chung Street, the hopping place in Taichung where young people go to see and be seen.
Lecheng Temple, built during the Qing Dynasty
Taichung Feng-Jia Night Market, Taiwan
Taichung JinMing First Street, Taiwan
Taichung Nightclub. All of the bouncers wear very expensive looking suits. Apparently, all of the clubs in Taichung are ran by the Chinese mafia
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