By TRAVELER Luxe Traveler’s Journal MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported
The old factory buildings, dappled light and shadow, as well as the colorful walls and installation art of nameless small villages—"Lui Hui? Yong? Wei Kou’s imaginative power... The saturated space can also present the vibrant hues of daylight, and what you get is that you can discover the surprisingly beautiful corners of the village.
The lifelike Totoro bus mural in Dajia Totoro Village is loved by many visitors. (Image source / Dajia Totoro Bus Stop)
● Dajia Totoro Village
Dajia District’s Shilin Village is a newly emerged painted village in the Tainan area. Its murals feature the famous cartoon character “Totoro” holding an umbrella while waiting for the bus, along with other beloved characters such as Yuan Zai, Peter Rabbit, Hello Kitty, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Doraemon. There are also LINE’s popular Brown and Cony, favored by today’s “Wan Jun.” With the warm greetings from friendly residents, the village is filled with rural charm. The painted village area continues to expand, so you can still see volunteers painting new murals on red brick walls, bringing even more vibrant colors to Shilin Village.
Tainan’s Totoro Dajia Bus Stop. (Image source / Dajia Totoro Bus Stop)
● Changhua Baibao Village
Changhua Baibao Village was originally an idle old grain warehouse belonging to the Pitou Township Farmers’ Association. Having stood for over sixty years, it was once used to store government grain. Now, the Changhua County Government has renovated one of these historically rich granaries. In addition to preserving its architectural structure, the formerly dull gray building has been repainted in bright, cheerful yellow. The walls feature many interesting illustrations created by popular illustrator Lu’s. Inside the venue, young artists from the floating people collective, including the Floating People Family, and painter Lanny, known for his unique style, incorporate local Changhua characteristics into their respective artistic styles.
Changhua County transforms an old grain warehouse, giving it new value. (Image source / Changhua Baibao Village)
There are also cute illustrated characters accompanying everyone while shopping for souvenirs. (Image source / Changhua Baibao Village)
● Yunlin Huwei Dingxi Cat Village
Different from painted villages in other towns, Dingxi Community in Huwei, Yunlin, further showcases creativity through 3D art, with the theme “Cats on the Roof,” sparking imagination even before you see it in person.
The little cats playing hide-and-seek or musical instruments are particularly endearing. (Image provided / TRAVELER Luxe Traveler’s Journal)