Green World is an ecological farm in Beipu Township of Hsinchu County. It features over 70 hectares of open area, petting zoos, a reptile center, butterfly area, bird park, swan lake, and features animal shows. It is the largest and most diverse tropical rainforest ecological area in Asia and is definitely worth a trip.

Green World Ecological Farm was established in 2004 and covers roughly 75 hectares of land, making it the largest and most diverse tropical rainforest ecological area in Asia. Over 50 hectares of land have been left as a nature preserve.
The park features six main areas: swan lake, butterfly ecological park, discovery land area, bird ecological park, water plants park, and biodiversity adventure area.

The park is popular with families and children and can get pretty packed on weekends and holidays.

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Gaomei Wetlands is located in Dajia, Taichung, one of the most well known and well preserved wetland habitats in Taiwan. It was called Gaomi back in the Qing Dynasty renamed Gaomei during the Japanese colonial period. The Gaomei Wetlands stood over 300 hectares but it is only 1/10 of the whole Dadu River wetlands. It is a special mix of mud and sand which bred diverse organism of animal and plants including birds, fish, crabs, and invertebrates.

The Gaomei Wetlands is an excellent location for bird-watching. Migratory birds can be seen throughout various seasons. It’s a top shelf location for biological research purposes or simply leisure bird watching. The breath taking scenery during the sunset is truly a must see while visiting Taichung. When you take off your shoes and soak your feet in the wetland, it is a natural relaxing sensation. With windmills on the background, the extraordinary wetland scenery and the sunset, Gaomei Wetlands is a hot spot for photo shooting. For movies, music video, photos for magazines, this place is known for killing a lot of films or nowadays taking up a lot of memory space.

The Luce Memorial Chapel in Tunghai University, Taichung has a unique shape that has made it the icon of Taichung City. It is the central landmark of Tunghai University, completed in 1962 in honor of Rev. Henry Luce. Now it is one of Taichung City's most popular tourist attractions.

The Luce Memorial Chapel was built in 1962 at Tunghai University (THU), in honor of Rev.

Henry W. Luce. Tunghai University was founded with the ideals of Christianity and holistic education. Not long after the university's founding in 1955, the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia decided that because the university was so far away from central Taichung Dadu Mountain, they needed a church to make it more convenient for students and faculty to worship. The chapel does not belong to a particular denomination but is considered a protestant church.

The Chapel is dedicated to Reverend Henry W. Luce, who was a Presbyterian missionary in China from roughly 1897-1935, and father of Henry Luce, an American magazine magnate who founded Time, Life, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated. Mr. Luce was born in China while is father was a missionary, and later moved to the United States as a young boy. He played a role in creating a good public image of Chiang Kai-shek and Song Mei-ling helping mold American foreign policy toward Taiwan. He helped to sponsor the chapel's construction in honor of his father. The chapel is built on a hexagonal base and has a unique curved reinforced concrete roof, known as a conid structure, and is 19.2 meters tall. The building is also said to be influenced by the Yale University Art Gallery. Originally the building was planned to be made from wood but concrete was later chosen as more durable for Taiwan's environment. The architects were I.M. Pei and Chi-kuan Chen. I.M. Pei designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris.

Longteng Bridge in Sanyi township of Miaoli County is a popular Japanese era bridge that has fallen and been destroyed by numerous earthquakes. The bridge can be reached by road or by rail from Sheng Hsing train station, and is a popular tourist spot in the area.

This bridge was built by the Japanese in 1906. In 1935 the bridge was damaged by an earthquake to the point of being unusable. Another bridge was built soon after just a few meters to the side. In 1991, another earthquake further damaged to bridge to what remains now. Now the remains of the bridge serve as a memorial park for earthquakes in Taiwan.

Entrance fee is NT$300 each

Green Fantasy Forest photography base, one the attractions are recommended and well-received in recommended in Miaoli, attracting many IG influencers visit and take pictures in this garden. This Forest Garden is the most worthwhile and fun to take pictures secret spots in Central Taiwan for the residents of Taipei, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County and Taichung City to take a One-day trips for couples, half-day parent-child trips, two-day trips for company and family groups, or planning outdoor activities in Miaoli, especially When you wanna to take many pictures in travel itinerary. Green Fantasy Forest is located in the mountainous area of Xihu Township, Miaoli County. We have adhered to a serious business attitude for many years, providing visitors with a high-quality environment at a reasonable and affordable ticket price, and paying attention to the quality maintenance of each landscaping. The garden has steadily received recommendations and positive reviews from visitors from Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Taichung, and has a high reputation in the central wedding photography base market. We will cooperate with architects from time to time to design and build new scenic spots, and strive to become a forest scenic spot that every traveler must visit when traveling in Miaoli. Provide the best solution for general garden visitors, IG influencer photography, outdoor wedding photography, and central travel itinerary planners in the nature of Miaoli. We suggest that you can make more use of and refer to the guide map page before entering the park or when you visit, so that you can understand the location and introduction of each attraction in the shortest time. Although the garden is located in Xihu Township, it is close to the urban areas of Tongluo Township and Gongguan Township, where there are many Hakka restaurants, as well as many hotels and homestays. This garden can be integrated with Sky Walk, Shengxing Station and Sky City to make a one-day or two-day travel itinerary in Miaoli.

Yizhong Street Night Market (一中街夜市) is a more centrally located Taichung night market. This one is Taichung’s hippest night market, so I would compare it to Ximending shopping district in Taipei.

Yizhong Street is known as a shopping street focused on trendy, low-priced trendy in the daytime, and for its many cram schools. The street is named after Taichung First Senior High School (Taichung YiZhong / 臺中一中), which is also found on the street. It is also crammed between the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and the National Taiwan University of Sport.

In the late afternoon and evening, it bursts to life with night market stalls, which are concentrated on Yizhong Street, starting in the south at Jingwu Road (精武路) across the street from Taichung Park, and stretching north to Jinxin Street (錦新街), plus several alleys leading east and west off from it.

The food stalls at Yizhong Night Market cater to the high school and university students (lucky them!) and the many other youths who flock there to feast, shop for fashionable items, and play night market games. Even though the vibe is trendy, the foods for sale in this market are still mostly traditional.

Some quirky shops here include a branch of the famous poo-themed Taiwanese chain restaurant Modern Toilet on the edge of the night market area. There are also at least two “maid cafés”: (Mao Mao Maid Café, which serves as both a maid and cat café) and (Doki² Maid Cafe).

After dredging and improvements, Liuchuan (Willow River) Canal has immediately become a top attraction in Taichung City. During the day, Liuchuan gives a carefree vibe perfect for family outings as kids can have fun watching koi fish in the clean water. As night falls, Liuchuan turns into a romantic setting as willows and the swan art installation are illuminated with sparkling lights. It is a great place for night photography and a lovely dating place where couples can leisurely stroll along the canal.

Liuchuan Canal is used for water regulation in between low flow and high flow seasons. It is flexible like a sponge capable of absorbing and releasing water.

Liuchuan Canal was once heavily polluted. Water quality has been significantly improved by intercepting upstream flow of Liuchuan Canal to Zhonghua water treatment plant. Pollution has been contained to a mild level. In addition to the newly planted 37 trees on both sides of the riverbank, 38 willows were also rooted to recreate the original setting of Liuchuan. Moreover, a variety of native plants like Chinese fringe tree, Taiwanese rain tree and Himalayan ash enrich Liuchuan’s scenery throughout the yea

Mona's Secret Garden is an exotic environment created by wedding photographers with special discontinuities. The idle space in the front of the B&B park is used to plan scenic shooting scenes.

There are three-dimensional buildings such as churches, Parisian coffee houses, and Citrus Stores, as well as single-dimensional buildings. The scenery above includes Korean-style landscape blackboards, flower walls, Chinese-style window lattice, palace line board walls, and more of Pakistani landscape cabins, swings, wedding stands, and infinity pools…

Miaoli's most interesting attractions, there is a purple manor - OhHana Coffee House OhHana Cafe is known as the most beautiful purple wonderland in Miaoli It occupies a large area and you can enjoy seasonal wisteria flowers and tin leaf vines.

What's even more unusual is that there are a lot of romantic purple background art in the manor.
Including the popular purple umbrella sea, wisteria tunnel, and purple wave ball Now there are also ancient cone alpacas, Brahma chickens and fantasy lantern walls Strolling around Ohana, you can also enjoy the vast mountain scenery and watch the highspeed trains running.

Every time I come to OhHana Cafe, there are always new surprises and surprises.

In addition to taking beautiful photos, you can also have a meal and afternoon tea when you visit.

If you are travelling solo to Taichung, the second-largest city in Taiwan, then you must visit Taichung Second Market (台中第二市場店) as it is one of the best culinary highlights of the city.

The Second Market dates back to the Japanese Colonial Era, where it was once a gathering place for trading commodities. The marketplace was designed so the buildings surrounded a hexagonal courtyard where goods were distributed.

Today, it is one of the best places to eat in Taichung. But start early, especially if you want to sample some of the best food in Taichung. The food vendors close as soon as they run out of food.

And here are additional travel tips for trying out all the must-eat food at Taichung Second Market:
Bring cash with you because all the vendors only take cash Some vendors will have English menus. But even if they don’t, they might have a photo menu so you can point and order your food.

The most popular hiking trails in Taichung City are in the Dakeng Scenic Area, and these are numbered #1-10. These trails are relatively easy and have some great views of eastern Taichung City and the surrounding mountains.

Dakeng Scenic Area is a well maintained hiking area with ten main hiking trails. Trails #1-5 are more difficult and harder to get to, and trails #6-10 are easier and more accessible via public transportation. All of these trails are somewhat interconnected and traverse the hills in eastern Beitun District of Taichung City, and have great views of the city and surrounding mountain scenery.

These trails are especially popular with Taichung City residents on the weekends.

Built in the 36th year of Meiji (1930), the 460 meter-long tunnel closed down in 1998. To preserve the precious railway culture, the county government refurbished it a few years ago and decorated with colorful LED lights. Today, the tunnel looks like a fantasy land when the lights are on!

After getting out the car , go to the main hall to worship the Buddha. After worshiping the Buddhas one by one, leave the main hall and go to the Longguanyin Park on the left to worship the Buddha. In the temple office, you can observe the Great Compassion Mantra water under the seat of the Bodhisattva Zizai. You can take it yourself and be happy with your merits. On the right side, go around the Seven Treasures Pagoda of Medicine Buddha to pray. When circumambulating the pagoda or around the Buddha, walk in a clockwise direction. Put your hands together and recite the name of the Buddha silently. After circling the pagoda, you can go to the right front of the main hall and take a walk towards the stone sculpture of the Good Wealth Dragon Goddess Guanyin beside the mountain path. , walk to the Zhutian Hall to worship and circumambulate the Buddha, sit on the beauties around the hall to rest and watch the carp in the Dragon Guanyin Wishing Pond, then go to the open-air ashram to pray and light lamps, offer incense to the Buddha, and go to the novice parent-child park behind the mandala to play and watch on your own. If tourists are not too tired, they can go to the back mountain for forest bathing and enjoy the purity.

Entrance fee is NT$200 each

Since it was founded in 2001, millions of tourists have been to Lavender Cottage to see its lovely purple lavenders. On weekends, Valentine’s Day or Christmas Eve, many couples make a special visit to its beautiful garden to enjoy the romantic atmosphere. When the hosts began to get many requests from smitten visitors about holding a wedding at Lavender Cottage, they began to broaden their horizons. The lack of space in the garden, as well as unsuitable facilities made the hosts regret that they were not able to provide the ideal location for the perfect wedding for Taiwanese couples. So they set to work building a new garden especially for weddings. Finally, after many years of work, the hosts finished their 200 million New Taiwan dollar project in 2009. 

The result is Moncoeur.

“Mon coeur” in French means “my heart”. The hosts make the heart-felt promise that every visitor can have an unforgettable experience visiting Moncoeur. Besides facilitating weddings, they also dedicate their time to decorating the garden with all sorts of different quirks and cute features.

Wooden doors, flowers, lanterns, brick houses, colorful mailboxes, and chocolate make this a great place for photography, for newlyweds or for sightseers.

The building complex in which the museum will be established was constructed in 1937 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan as a training ground for prison officers to practice judo and kendo.After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the venue was transformed into Taichung Prison.

In 2017, Taichung Mayor Lin Chia-lung proposed to build a comic museum. The Ministry of Culture then chose two sites for the proposed site for the comic museum, which were Empire Sugar Factory Taichung Office and Xinmin Street Railway Warehouses The plan was then halted due to a land ownership dispute. The museum will occupy a total land of more than two hectares. It will consist of 19 Japanese buildings and one planned building.

Flower Home (Flower Dew Leisure Farm) is a tourism and leisure farm founded more than 30 years ago. The founder Chen Ji-neng has been passionate for flowers and plants since he was little. He has also studied Chinese medicine and medicinal herbs. In the early days, he ran a flower business in Taipei and developed creative landscape potted plants. As he loves to eat tangerines, he visited a tangerine orchard in Zhulan and bought it to build a farm. This was the first step in the creation of Flower Home.

In the beginning, the Farm was named “flower way,” symbolizing the owner’s determination to take his own path with flowers. Later, it was renamed “flower dew” because the owner hopes the Farm can moisturize the piece of land like dew in Taiwan. During the mid-phase, the Farm was transformed into a leisure and tourism farm. And in response to the trends of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Chen Ji-neng not only started to grow herbs but also acquired an aromatherapist’s license by taking advanced studies in the UK. After graduating, he also founded his own aroma research and development group to promote fine processing of flowers and herbs. Now, in Flower Home, visitors can appreciate flowers and herbs as well as join diverse experience activities through food, crafts, health and aromatherapy, herbal product application, etc. so as to deeply understand the infinite beauty of flowers and herbs.

In the vicinity of the train station is the Miya-hara Eye Clinic. Contrary to the name, this is not an eye clinic, but an ice cream, pearl milk tea and pineapple cake specialty store.

The store name originated from a Japanese ophthalmologist Dr. Miya-hara, who established his eye clinic here in1927.

The clinic later became the Health Bureau of Taichung City Government and then became an abandoned building due to disputes over its property ownership.

Eventually, a business group took over the property and revamped the place to become a dessert specialty shop attracting crowds

All the dessert items that you will find in Miya-hara Eye Clinic are delicately made.

The building is divided into several segments, selling ice cream, pearl mtea and various local products.

Perhaps the hottest selling item is their ice cream. There is a whole range of ice cream selections on display. Every flavor imaginable for ice cream from choconte, coffee, fruit, tea and just about any Is there Something interesting worth mentioning is that some of their signature flavors sound very romantic and you wouldn't be able to figure out exactly what the flavor is from its name. 

Once you select the flavors for your ice cream bowl, depending on how many scoops of ice cream you get(you can get1-3 scoops per bowl), you also get a number of sides for free, such as cakes, pineapple cakes and more.

We ordered a bowl with one scoop of Oriental Beauty and another bowl with one scoop of Dark Chocolate. With two one-scoop bowls, we get one free side item for each. Their ice cream is very rich without being too sweet.

Perhaps you will notice that everyone is eating while standing around the pedestrian arcade.

Surprisingly, they do not provide seats for the ice cream buyers, and it's customary for buyer. enjoy their ice cream bowls that way!

Covering an area of about 67.34 hectares within the Shueinan Economic and Trade Park and reputed as the lungs of Taichung, the Taichung Central Park is a gigantic park designed based on the three principles of "smartness," "low carbon," and "innovation."

Installed with 12 world-leading sensory interactive facilities, the park is very different from any ordinary parks. The vast park area is planted with many green trees to present different landscapes. There are more than 10,000 trees in 106 species, of which 83% are native, making the park an urban oasis that is diverse and suitable for biological habitats. In the morning, you can run through the undulating terrain; in the afternoon, you can stroll in the shade under the gentle sunbeams passing through the trees; at dusk, you can climb to the self-experience zone at the uppermost point of the park to enjoy the sunset; at night, you can explore the mysterious forest ecology under the twinkling lights. You are welcome to enjoy the extraordinary, poetic, and playful sensory experiences. Integrated with Shuinan Economic and Trade Park, Taichung Central Park is reputed as “The Lungs of Taichung”.

With an enormous floor space, the Park is a metropolitan oasis that shows great diversity and is an ideal habitat for many organisms. Doing sports in an undulating terrain in the early morning; strolling among sun-drenched trees in the afternoon; reaching the park’s commanding heights to relish the setting sun and sunset glow at dawn; and exploring the mysterious forest ecology in the lights at night, no matter when you visit Central Park, it is always full of charm. The Park is equipped with sensory interactive facilities installed in 12 zone. The building or facility of each zone has its own characteristics and is worth for taking pictures. Visitors can also know their body and explore their physical limits using facilities provided by these facilities.

Lavender Forest is located in the mountains of Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County. It is the branch of Taichung Lavender Forest in Jianshi. In addition to seasonal flowers mainly composed of lavender, there are also attractive cabins, bears and gardening landscaping, etc. with cute shapes.

Scenery, and recently there are installation art collaborations with well-known creators such as Fang Wenshan, Malay Man and Cathy. In addition, there are meals and leisurely afternoon tea available in the park. Because it is located in a mountain forest, you can overlook the Youluo Valley when the weather is good. Most of the time, due to the terrain, it is shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland hidden in the mountains. Walking in the park There‘s something special about it

Rihxin Island, with an area of 4.5 hectares is connected to land by two hanging bridges, where visitors may either bike or take a walk to the island. Although several tourist features include tourist information center, observatory, scenic trail and café have been established on the island, its initial ecosystems are still preserved well, rich in different ecologies. The other two islands Yuanyang Island and Haitang Island can also be accessed via the two hanging bridges.

With an area of 5.7 hectares, National Taichung Theater was designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito. From whichever angle you view the curvy Q walls, the design is distinctive. Even the interior walls are curvy as well.

The architect conceptualized the most primitive tree houses and caves in designing the Sound Cave.

Some people refer to this architecture as one of the 9 wonders of the world. Some architectural experts commend this building for being the most challeng Q to construct. Discovery Channel did a documentary film on this impressive architecture National Taichung Theater is located on No.101 Section 2 Hui-lai Road, Xitun District, Taichung City.

“PARK2 Caowu Square” is a non-classic park cluster combined with green vegetation and shopping centers. Apart from branded outdoor stores, you will also find a number of exotic restaurants, dessert/beverage shops and distinctive themed stores. If you get tired during the shopping, you can go to the sunken plaza, which is decorated with a wooden floor and planted with lot of large desert plants and broad-leaf plants, to take a rest. At PARK2 Caowu Square, you can release your pressure in a secluded bar after work; dine and gather with your family and friends during the holidays or on special days; or go to themed markets or brilliant exhibitions and performances that are held on an irregular basis. All people are welcome to come to here to relax and recuperate your body and mind; and to experience the most comfortable and free new type park!

For those interested in high mountain farm life there are several farms in these mountainous regions that welcome visitors and offer an insight in local rural life. One of the most prominent farms, which can be easily reached from Mt. Hehuan, is Wuling Farm, located about 29 kilometers from Lishan on the Yilan branch of the Central Cross-Island Highway. This farm was established in 1963 to provide employment for retired servicemen. On the more than 700 hectares of land, at an altitude of 1,740-2,100 meters, high-mountain fruits (pears, peaches, apples, etc.) and vegetables (cabbage, spinach, etc.) as well as tea (Qingxin Oolong) are grown. The spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains, with nice walks to scenic spots like the 50-meter Taoshan Waterfall, creates an oasis of tranquillity. It is hard to tell the best time to visit Wuling Farm, as nearly all year round you will be delighted either by blossoming fruit orchards (spring and early summer ) or the abundance of harvest (summer and autumn). Formosan Salmon, also known as the "Cherry Blossom Hook Salmon", which is unusual in this part of the world, is a very rare variety of fish on the verge of extinction. Wuling Farm is the home of this land-locked salmon and you can find it in the Qijiawan Creek Ecological Protection Area

Hui arts Kiln was founded in the 73rd year of the Republic of China. It is located halfway up the mountain on the west side of Huoyan Mountain in Yuanli Town, Miaoli County. It is a majestic building with a commanding view of the Da'an River alluvial fan plain. It is an ecological conservation-friendly pottery, kiln, and ancient poetry factory with cultural and creative planning. The folk architecture is gracefully set in the corner of the mountain path; the humanistic kiln site embodies culture, art, tourism, and ecological conservation.

Entrance fee is 120 each

Chungshe Tourist Flower Market is the only flower market that succeeded in growing tulips in low altitude areas of central Taiwan. By special techniques of refrigeration applied, the flowering time is regulated, and about 150,000 tulip bulbs with differing varieties are planted and in full bloom from January to March each year. So when you visit the flower market to see the tulip blossoms during the period, no matter where you look, the tulip fields will be no doubt gorgeously colorful. You’ll feel as if you were in Holland without going far away there.

The spacious fields are planted with a wide array of brilliant colorful flowers by professional growers. The blooming flowers attract large numbers of visitors to enjoy the masses of color and the beauty, as well as the people who love photography would come with their fellows to capture the full bloom. Additionally, many newly married couples are especially fond of choosing the sight to shoot their photos for a lifetime memory.

Tourist Flower Market is definitely a wonderful sight. We’ve created the Wedding Photo Backdrop Zone featured backdrops of European Fairy Tale Cottage, Pavilion of Happiness, Wedding Gown Arch, and the White Piano, etc. While shooting photos, the newly married couples also immerse themselves into the total experience of dreamlike and lively feelings amidst a sea of flowers against the blue sky, or to have imagination of flying like butterflies when they run through the flower fields. The wedding snaps taken by the photographers will bring you the best wedding photography experience possible. Chungshe Tourist Flower Market gives our best wishes to the couples heartily

Formerly a grey, industrial wasteland, Taichung has been bestowed with a series of recently-revitalized places during the last decade or so, rebranding it as a livable city. While most of the citywide transformation was carried out by the local government, a single alley in Taichung’s West District metamorphosed into an open-air museum solely by the resourcefulness of its dwellers, who simply yearned for a sightlier place to be in.

Akin to any large metropolis in Taiwan, Taichung is home to copious alleys which diverge perpendicularly from a larger and wider street. Up until quite recently, Lane 100 of Linsen Rd was just another uninspiring part of a densely packed residential block. However, that all changed when the owner of a motorcycle shop along the lane decided to paint the exterior walls of his business after deeming them exceedingly humdrum.

As an aficionado of manga, the shopkeeper adorned the frontage with a plethora of anime figures. Soon thereafter, the artwork became a pilgrimage site for gawkers, prompting the other nearby businesses to follow suit. With the help of the original muralist and his family members, the entire alleyway was covered by a hodgepodge of Japanese manga characters and internationally-recognized superheroes, aptly earning it the moniker “Painted Animation Lane”.

Among the familiar figures one can find here are Spiderman, Garfield, Street Fighters, the Simpsons, Super Mario, Pikachu and Gundam, to name just a few. Additionally, several stores in the surrounding buildings opted to capitalize on the influx of visitors and now offer anime-themed souvenirs.

Taichung municipal historic site, “Jukuiju Mansion” was built between Shōwa era 5th and 15th years (1930-1940) in Japanese occupation period. The combination of Baroque style and Chinese Sanheyuan style reveals how wealthy of the owner was at that moment. In terms of building materials, it uses a lot of red bricks. The 86 arc rings on the verandah are reserved under the efforts of many relevant units and the current owner. During the reconstruction, “clothes-washing hole” was revealed by accident. It is with deep cultural meaning and has become the model of “revitalizing historical site” repaired under the cooperation between the government and the private sectors.

Minnan architecture combining with western culture creates the exquisite architecture with special features no matter it was at that moment or now. It is also a very popular spot for photo taking favored by wedding dress companies and outdoor shooting providers. Reservation is required at the moment if you want to visit.

Hui arts Kiln was founded in the 73rd year of the Republic of China. It is located halfway up the mountain on the west side of Huoyan Mountain in Yuanli Town, Miaoli County. It is a majestic building with a commanding view of the Da'an River alluvial fan plain. It is an ecological conservation-friendly pottery, kiln, and ancient poetry factory with cultural and creative planning. The folk architecture is gracefully set in the corner of the mountain path; the humanistic kiln site embodies culture, art, tourism, and ecological conservation.

Shen Ji New Village is a dorm compound built by the Taiwan Provincial Government nearly half a century ago to accommodate employees of the auditing office. As the government restructured, the dorms were left unused for years.

With the government’s revitalization plans, the historic village is now transformed into a lively and innovative base for young entrepreneurs to start their businesses. With new dwellers, Shen Ji New Village thrives in cultural and creative industry and attracts visitors to the cluster of distinctive shops and studios. Moreover, creative marketplaces are held on weekends from time to time. 

Through the village only takes up about 0.52 hectares, its enjoys a superb location nearby Park Lane by CMP, a commercial area rich in cultural and artistic vibes. Its history, new development and location are what make Shen Ji New Village one-of-a-kind.

This outlet facility will invite a wide variety of fashion brands including luxury, international, sports, casual and Japanese brands in a mall with a scale of approximately 150 shops, which will make it a full-scale outlet mall among the biggest in central Taiwan.

This facility will utilize the waterfront environment to create an attractive commercial space with an openness never before seen in Taiwan. In addition, the aim is to become a commercial facility that families can enjoy the whole day through by responding to the needs pf residents in the Taichung catchment area and a wide array of travelers from within and outside of Taiwan by utilizing the harbor background for a dining zone and consideration is being given to installing entertainment facilities such as a movie theater complex.

An exquisite European restaurant offering classic Italian dishes, with an outdoor dining area and a cozy garden.

West Lake is located in Sanyi Township, Miaoli. It is a simple town surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery. Its landscape is comparable to that of West Lake in Hangzhou, so it is named "West Lake Resort" in the hope of creating a picturesque ...

In the 21st year since its opening, West Lake Resort decided to transform the park, which was originally a mechanical facility, into an ecological resort, returning this piece of uncut jade to its original appearance. In the following years, the park worked hard to improve the environment and quietly waited for nature to recover. Nowadays, every plant and tree in West Lake Resort grows naturally, allowing ecological friends to gradually return to their nests. Children of all ages can also get closer to nature in a safe environment and experience the audio-visual feast from nature

Rainbow Village is a brightly colored artistic former military dependents village located in Taichung, Taiwan. It was converted into a tourist destination by one of the former residents in order to save the village from destruction. The unique paintings cover almost the entire village and have become a major spot for tourists and Instagrammers.

The artist behind the work, Huang Yung-Fu (黃永阜), was a KMT soldier who retreated from mainland China with the ROC army. He and his family were relocated to a dependent's village in Taichung, where they stayed permanently. Eventually, after over half a century the village became worn down and developers wanted to tear it down. In order to save his village, Mr. Huang painted the houses starting in about 2008, which caught the attention of local university students who campaigned to save the village.
Mr. Huang died January 23rd, 2024 at the age of 101.

The village is now a popular tourist attraction, attracting more than a million visitors a year.

We use paper everyday. And in our impression, paper can only be used for drawing and writing. But the owner of Carton King does not think it this way. He uses paper in the same way as plastic or wood is used to create dimensional packaging and in Taiwan, he created Carton King – a unique eatery where everything from the furnishings, to the decorations and even the plates are made from corrugated cardboard. The restaurant is a unique establishment, in both aesthetic and design. The interior looks like a blow up version from fairytales. Enter to this lovely garden where many of the park’s attractions are both water and flame retardant and can be toted to safety in case of typhoons.

Almost everything in Carton King is made by corrugated paper, such as ceiling, tables, chairs, lanterns, plates, pen…etc. As we entered the restaurant, I was amazed that everything inside this place is made from cardboard and paper, except for the food and waiters.

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Flying Cow Ranch is a recreational farm in Miaoli County that is open for tourists. Activities there include cow milking, pony rides, as well as feeding ducks, goats, and rabbits, making a trip to this farm fun for the whole family.

Flying Cow Ranch was originally created in 1975 by the government, using students that were sent to America to learn the art of raising dairy cows. After they graduated from schools in the US, the government set aside land in Miaoli for a dairy farming model in Taiwan, known as the "Central Taiwan Youth Dairy Farm" (中部青年酪農村). In 1985, it was converted into a recreational farm, and in 1995 it was opened to the public.