By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
This year’s National Day fireworks have moved to Taichung. On the evening of the 10th, a spectacular 40-minute fireworks show will light up Taichung Harbor, followed by a 20-minute display the next night (the 11th). With a three-day holiday, an estimated 500,000 people are expected to flock to the Taichung Harbor stage area to enjoy the fireworks.The Taichung City Government will implement traffic control measures starting at 2 PM on both the 10th and 11th. Spectators are advised to arrive early.Make good use of public transportation options such as Taiwan Railways, BRT, or the free Jhongjheng Line, Wujhi Line, and Qingshui Line shuttle buses to avoid traffic congestion and ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience.
National Day fireworks venue control and shuttle bus map. (Image source / Taichung City Government)
Taichung City Government provides the following traffic support measures:
An additional 50 BRT buses will be added for shuttling, along with shuttle bus services, six extra train trips, and approximately 11,000 parking spaces around the venue.
[Public Transportation]
● High-Speed Rail
From Taichung HSR Station, transfer to Taiwan Railways at Xinwuri Station → Qingshui Station → take the Qingshui Line shuttle bus → 103 National Day Fireworks Venue
● Taiwan Railways
Qingshui Station → take the Qingshui Line shuttle bus → 103 National Day Fireworks Venue
※ Taiwan Railways will add six extra trips on October 10–11 for the National Day fireworks
1. Taichung = Qingshui = Dajia, Train No. 2638.
2. Dajia = Qingshui = Taichung, Train No. 2677.
3. Qingshui = Taichung, Train No. 2685.
4. Shalu = Hsinchu, Train No. 2576.
5. Qingshui = Douliu, Train No. 2583.
6. Qingshui = Fengyuan, Train No. 2681.
(Actual departure times and train numbers are subject to announcements by Taiwan Railways Administration.)
● Road Transport
BRT System → A23 Jhongshan University Station → take the Qingshui Line shuttle bus → 103 National Day Fireworks Venue
●BRT
On the day of the event, from 2 PM to midnight, the Taichung City Government will deploy 50 additional BRT vehicles for shuttling, each carrying about 100 passengers with a bus departing every 2 minutes.
[Shuttle Buses]
※ Shuttle hours: October 10–11
Outbound: 4 PM to 7 PM
Return: 8 PM until all passengers are transported
※ Shuttle locations:
1. Jìngyí Line: Jìngyí University (BRT terminal) <-> Transfer area (60 shuttle buses)
Transfer location map for the Jìngyí Line. (Image source / Bloom Happiness)
2. Qīngshuǐ Line: Qīngshuǐ Railway Station (intersection of Xinghai Road and Zhongzheng Street) <-> Transfer area (35 shuttle buses)
Transfer location map for the Qīngshuǐ Line. (Image source / Bloom Happiness)
3. Wúqī Line: Wúqī New Town Parking Lot (at Dayong Road and Section 1, Siwei Road) <-> Transfer area (50 shuttle buses)
Transfer location map for the Wúqī Line. (Image source / Bloom Happiness)