Overview
Discover Taichung's highlights by visiting the National Theatre and its exceptional structure, colorful Rainbow Village and the breathtaking Gaomei Wetlands.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Fuel, parking fees, etc
- Pick up at your hotel/station in Taichung
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking licensed guide/driver
- Insurance
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets or activities
- Lunch
- Baby car seat rental fee NT500
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
The complex includes about 15 historic wooden buildingsāsuch as a dojo, wardenās residence, bathhouseāreimagined as galleries, a library, cafĆ©s, and interactive areas. A jungly courtyard of banyan trees adds charm to the atmosphere.
Stop 2
The Taichung second market, built in 1917, is divided in 6 sections; each section was dedicated to a category. Itās hexagonal design make it very special ( and easy to get lost! ) Time for lunch in this area, donāt miss the specialties that the market has to offer, noodles, dumplings and buns!
Stop 3
The walk will continue to Miyahara, a red-brick architecture built by Miyahara Takeo, a Japanese ophthalmology doctor in 1927. It was the largest ophthalmology clinic in Taichung during the Japanese colonial period. Today, it is an elegant place with several pastry businesses. Wonderfully restorated, the building is a place full of history and wonder.
Stop 4
A āone man showā painted by a very talented, and rather visionary, old veteran soldier, MR. Huang.
Stop 5
A perfect place to enjoy the sunset and the cool breeze from the sea. Covering an area of 1,733 acres (701.3 hectares), Gaomei Wetland is a mix of mud and sand. It is a famous habitat for a diverse number of birds, fish, crabs, invertebrates, and plants. You will have some free time to explore the area and discover the ecosystem and the little inhabitants of this land: the fiddler crabs. They are really unusual as they have an extremely large claw.
Stop 6
The theater is designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito. Using the concept of the primitive caves and holes, Toyo Ito designed the world's first and only Sound Cave Curved Wall for National Taichung Theater. There are no vertical and horizontal structures and itās the worldās first curve surfaced hanging structure architect.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels