Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
To help visitors make the most of their trip to Taichung, the Taichung City Government has introduced six themed travel routes—Religious, Ecological, Cultural, Fashionable, Sports, and Leisure—covering popular attractions such as Fengjia Night Market, Dajia Mazu Temple, and the National Science and Technology Museum, as well as seven emerging highlights including Fine Arts Avenue, Tunghai University’s Lukang Church, and Gaomei Wetlands, inviting both domestic and international tourists to explore Taichung.
The sunset at Gaomei Wetlands, coupled with the silhouettes of visitors on the ground, creates a lively and delightful scene. (Image source / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
The Taichung City Government’s Tourism and Travel Bureau stated that the six travel routes are tailored to three sub-centers—the Coastal Twin Ports, Wuri High-Speed Rail, and Fengyuan Mountain City—each featuring two specially designed routes as follows:
● “Religious Taichung”
Covering Dajia, Da’an, and Waipu districts, this route highlights Mazu culture, Anvil charm, Da’an coastal scenery, and Waipu farming and husbandry, taking you to sites such as Dajia Mazu Temple, Da’an Coastal Amusement Park, and the Provincial Farmers’ Association Leisure Farm.
Dajia Mazu Temple. (Image source / Dajia Mazu Temple)
● “Ecological Taichung”
Covering Qingshui, Wuchi, and Shalu districts, this route showcases wetland sunsets, harbor art, and scenic views from Aofeng, including stops at Aofengshan Sports Park, Qingshui Rice Cake, Wuchi Fishing Port, Wuchi Savory Cake, and Gaomei Wetlands.
The serene scenery of Gaomei Wetlands makes it a perfect spot for relaxation. (Image source / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
● “Cultural Taichung”
Covering Wufeng, Dali, Taiping, Wuri, Dadu, and Longjing districts, this route features heritage tours, winery industries, cultural arts, and the legacy of success, with visits to Wufeng Lin Family Mansion, Wufeng Farmers’ Association Winery, Asia Modern Art Museum, and Wanggaoliao Night View.
Asia Modern Art Museum is designed based on the concept of stacked equilateral triangle planes. (Image source / Asia Modern Art Museum)
● “Fashionable Taichung”
Focusing on the original downtown area of Taichung, this route highlights green corridors, cultural creativity, fashion shopping, and gourmet experiences, taking you to attractions such as Miyahara Eye Clinic, National Science and Technology Museum, Taichung Prefectural Hall, Fine Arts Avenue, National Taichung Theater, Tunghai University’s Lukang Church, and Fengjia Night Market.
Lukang Church. (Image source / Taichung Tourism Bureau)
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