Taichung FUN Lantern Festival Weekend 2-Day Itinerary Proposal

Text / Organized and reported by the MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team

With the Taiwan Lantern Festival being held in Taichung, planning a weekend 2-day trip to the city seems like a great idea. This city rich in local character not only boasts a strong artistic vibe but has also become more accessible with the construction of distinctive landmarks such as the National Taichung Theater, along with the development of BRT and iBike systems—allowing many out-of-town visitors to easily explore Taichung using public transportation. Below is a recommended 2-day urban itinerary starting from Taichung Railway Station. By taking the BRT and using iBike, you can have a smooth and enjoyable trip around the city.

Day 1: Miyahara Eye Clinic / Fourth Credit Cooperative → Taichung Cultural and Creative Industries Park → Calligraphy Greenway (Calligraphy Green Square) → Colorful Anime Alley → Fengjia Night Market
● Miyahara Eye Clinic / Fourth Credit Cooperative
The historic building “Miyahara Eye Clinic,” renovated by Taichung’s renowned bakery group Sunrise, features an interior design that blends old and new elements. In addition to selling famous pastries from Sunrise, it also offers ice cream, beverages, and a restaurant (Drunken Moon Tower). Since its launch in 2012, it has attracted high popularity among tourists and locals alike, revitalizing the once-quiet Central District business area. Following the success of “Miyahara Eye Clinic,” another popular spot dubbed the “Second Act of Miyahara”—the “Fourth Credit Cooperative of Taichung City”—was launched in early August 2013 just a 5-minute walk along Zhongshan Road and is also a must-visit attraction.

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Miyahara Eye Clinic
Address: No. 20, Zhongshan Rd., Central District, Taichung City
Fourth Credit Cooperative
Address: No. 72, Zhongshan Rd., Central District, Taichung City

● Taichung Cultural and Creative Industries Park
Formerly the No. 5 Winery of the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation, the site has now been transformed into a cultural and creative exhibition space. Abandoned alcohol tanks have been repainted with colorful designs, while the Wine Culture Museum offers insights into the industry, including distillation factories, fermentation rooms, and special wine varieties. There are also rotating ticketed exhibitions and permanent displays, providing a relaxing and artistic journey.

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Taichung Cultural and Creative Industries Park
Address: No. 362, Section 3, Fuxing Rd., South District, Taichung City

● Calligraphy Greenway (Calligraphy Green Square)

Calligraphy Green Square serves as the tourist service center for the Calligraphy Greenway, featuring diverse functions such as green transport rentals, light dining restaurants, cultural and creative shops, exhibition spaces, a central stage plaza, and parking lots—making it a new highlight along the Greenway.