Overview
Discover a different Taichung through the history of its buildings and the artistic streets! This tour includes the English-speaking licensed guide for the whole trip and itinerary can also be expanded if time allows. - 9 hours with professional English-speaking licensed Guide (other languages on request); - 9 hours van with driver - 9 hours ; - Parking, fuel and all the drivers & guide expenses
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English speaking licensed guide & driver
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
The tour starts from the Taichung Literature Museum: it used to be police quarters, which were built in 1932 during the Japanese colonial period. It consists of six buildings, which are used for permanent exhibitions, themed exhibitions, children's literature, workshops and lectures, themed dining area, and administration.
Stop 2
Visit the Six Arts Cultural Center, built in 1937 during the Japanese rule, it is a martial arts hall for daily training of martial arts officers and police. The original historical appearance is completely preserved, which is of great value for preservation, reuse and architectural research.
Stop 3
The Taichung second market, built in 1917, is divided in 6 sections; each section was dedicated to a category. It’s hexagonal design make it very special ( and easy to get lost! ) Time for lunch in this area, don’t miss the specialties that the market has to offer, noodles, dumplings and buns!
Stop 4
Taichung Prefectural Hall - built in European style- which served as Taichung's City Hall for decades.
Stop 5
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 6
Inside the Tunghai University - designed by renowned architect Le Corbusier.
Stop 7
The tour will end at the National Theater and its futuristic roof. After the visit your guide / driver will bring you back to your hotel ( or different location in Taichung if required ).
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels