Taichung International Airport 40 min
LIHPAO Discovery Land (38 min) Sprawling theme park featuring roller coasters & other rides, plus wave pools & a lazy river. Dakeng (18 min) Multiple trails bisect this hilly, forested destination for hiking, biking & wildlife viewing. National Taichung Theater (36 min) Large concert venue boasting diverse performances, shops & eateries in a sleek, contemporary space. Maple Garden (32 min) Serene urban green space featuring a nature trail & sizable pond with fish, turtles & birds. Rainbow Village (40 min) Vibrant, colorful art painted on the remaining street & homes of a former veterans' village. Sea of Flowers in Xinshe (10 min) Themed event featuring fields of bright cosmos, sunflowers & marigolds, open in November & December. Xinshe Castle (10 min) European-style castle with picturesque grounds featuring a koi-filled pond & waterfall, plus dining. Remains of Longteng Bridge (49 min) Remains of brick bridge arches serving as a cultural landmark as well as a sightseeing destination. Miyahara Ice Cream (35 min) Popular ice cream parlor in an elegant historic building, offering specialty flavors & a restaurant. Feng Chia Night Market (33 min) Vendors selling a variety of food, clothing, accessories & other goods in a bustling atmosphere. National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (43 min) Fine arts museum with an extensive collection of Taiwanese works, along with a sculpture garden. Dongshi Forest Garden (34 min) Relaxed natural area with wildlife, hot springs, walking paths & guided tours of the grounds. Calligraphy Greenway (42 min) Outdoor retreat offering grassy areas, sculpture & walkways, surrounded by eateries & an art museum. Taichung Park (32 min) Urban park, the oldest in Taichung, offering a manmade lake, track, tennis courts & playground. National Museum of Natural Science (40 min) Sprawling science museum with a 3D cinema, botanic garden & exhibits on dinosaurs, ecology & more. |