What is there to do in Taichung City?

Zhongshan Park

Zhongshan Park is located in the center of Taichung, between Gongyuan Road and Section 2 of Ziye Road. The park is filled with sparse flowers and trees and is lined with old trees. It is an important activity and activity place for Taichung citizens. Leisure venue.

2010 Taichung International Travel Expo

2010 Taichung International Travel Expo (10 photos)

Enter the gate of Zhongshan Park and bypass the garden garden, you can see a The artificial lake, together with the Zhongzheng Pavilion standing tall in the center of the lake, with its vermilion reflection floating in the water, is the representative landscape of Taichung City. There are two bridges across the lake, one is a classical arch bridge and the other is a wooden bridge with red railings. There are also boats on the lakeside. It is rented out for tourists to wander in the middle of the lake; the park is equipped with outdoor music stages, tennis courts, children's playground and other leisure facilities, and also preserves the two historic sites of Fortress Hill and Wangyue Pavilion. Fortress Hill was the first place where immigrants from the Qing Dynasty settled. Wangyue Pavilion, built in 1889 (the 15th year of Guangxu's reign), is the only remaining relic of a Taiwanese city in Taichung. [10]

Dakeng Scenic Area

Dakeng Scenic Area is located in the northeastern suburbs of Taichung City. Although the highest altitude is only 850 meters, it is a water conservation forest and the topography It is steep, rarely developed by humans, and has a charming primitive style. The orogeny of the two ice ages in ancient times gave birth to rich natural resources here. The Taichung City Government has opened 8 hiking trails here. Combined with leisure attractions such as Zhongzheng Camping Area and physical exercise grounds, it has become a popular hiking trail in Taichung City. place.

The system trails are connected to each other and have pavilions and rest platforms for people to take a rest. Among them, Trail 5 runs in the north-south direction and connects Trails 1 to 4 along the mountain edge. The slope along the way is gentle and circular. Connected like a circle, it takes less than 3 kilometers to go around. Trail No. 5 is entered from the trailhead of Touke Lane, Xinwucun, near Zhongxing Ridge. Along the long wooden plank road, there are dense green shades. In autumn and winter, plants with color-changing leaves, such as mountain lacquer, acanthus, and soapberry, put on new decorations. , adding bright colors to the mountains; walking along the ridgeline, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful mountain scenery of Dakeng Mountain District. When the weather is clear, you can also overlook Taichung City, Dajia River and the Snow Mountain Mountains.

The entrances to Trail Nos. 1 to 4 are all located next to the industrial road in Lien Keng Lane. Trail No. 1 is 3 kilometers long, intertwined with stone slabs and cement trails. The winding paths connect the barbecue area and Dakeng Physical Training Ground. Popular routes for family travel. The Tai Hang Physical Training Ground combines the wilderness flavor and terrain characteristics of the foothills to provide a series of sports equipment and obstacle course events, which can be used for team competitions or individual physical training.

Trails 2 and 3 are steep and challenging, and are the most popular among climbers. Trail No. 4, located between 470 and 850 meters above sea level, has a huge gradient. One section is about 300 meters long, a steep vertical slope that tests the physical strength and endurance of tourists. It is called the "soft foot slope"; the entrance to the trail The Zhongzheng Camping Area is the largest public campground in Dakeng. The campground is hidden in the acacia forest. Each campground is connected by stone steps and trails, and it is independent and undisturbed. It can accommodate more than 1,500 people at the same time. For activities, the public facilities in the area are fully equipped and provide rental services of tents and cooking utensils. [10]

Taichung Park

Taichung Park Introduction Taichung Park is located in the center of Taichung, between Section 2 of Liberty Road and Gongyuan Road. It is also called Zhongshan Park, covering an area of ??10.5 hectares. Find tranquility in the midst of the hustle and bustle, with sparse flowers and trees in the garden and shady old trees. The Pavilion in the Heart of the Lake is a classic representative of Taichung City's landmark. The history of the garden

The wide road in Taichung

The wide road in Taichung

It has a long history. It was built in 1908 (the 34th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty). The pavilion was built by King Zhu Lan. The terraces and curved bridges make people think of the ancient times. They are the favorite places for citizens to stay and exercise.

There is an artificial small lake in Taichung Park. The twin pavilions connected on the lake are the famous Zhongzheng Pavilion. The reflection of the vermilion eaves of the pavilion in the water is one of the most representative landscapes in Taichung City. Bypassing the artificial lake, you can see the Moon Moon Pavilion and the Fortress Mountain monuments, which are the only remaining relics of Taiwanese cities in Taichung. The park has tennis courts, an open-air music stage and children's play facilities. There are boats for rent on the lakeside for tourists to roam on the lake.

The quaint Huxin Pavilion in Taichung Park was declared a municipal historic site after evaluation by scholars and experts on April 17, 1999. The pavilion and the adjacent Zhongshan Bridge Road are also within the scope of the announcement. [10]

Fengjia Business District

Fengjia Business District, also known as Wenhua Night Market, is located around Fengjia University in Xitun District, Taichung City. It is a business district night market type. The area is centered on Wenhua Road and Fuxing Road, and extends into Wenhua Road to reach Fengjia's flagship night market, which is currently the largest night market in Taiwan.

According to informal statistics, the number of visitors to Fengjia Night Market is about 30,000 people per day during non-holidays, and more than 100,000 people on holidays. The three-day holiday starting from Friday made the surrounding roads even more congested; Wenhua Road, Fengjia Road, and Fengjia Road Lane 20 (commonly known as the convenience street) were even more crowded with people, forming a large number of queues at stores. According to a survey by Fengjia University, Fengjia business district still generated at least NT$8.5 billion in business in 2009, a recession in Taiwan. Adding in the basic consumption of nearby college students, the business district has a turnover of at least tens of billions a year. [10]

Lishan Scenic Area

Lishan belongs to Heping Township, Taichung County. It is a settlement on the "corner steps" on the bank of Dajia River, with an altitude of nearly 2,000 meters. The terrain is quite open; from Guguan to Lishan Mountain, you can see the vast Dajia Valley and the undulating snow-capped mountains. The Lishan area has natural scenery such as mountains, reservoirs, and waterfalls, as well as rich agricultural landscapes, and has become a famous tourist attraction at home and abroad. The hotel in Lishan is the most eye-catching building in the area and has long become the most representative scenery on the Zhongheng Highway. This is also a major stopping point for bird watchers. Every year after the beginning of spring, plums, cherries, peaches, plums, apples, etc. continue to bloom, decorating the mountains in red and white, making it extremely beautiful. In late autumn, the pear leaves turn golden, combined with the scattered red maples, making Lishan even more poetic. [10]

Gaomei Wetland

Located on the south side of the Dajia River estuary in Qingshui, the 1,500-hectare Gaomei Wetland is rich in natural resources and is one of the few in the country. One of several collective breeding areas for geese and ducks. Due to the combination of muddy and sandy beaches, and the mosaic with the estuary swamp area, a rich and complex wetland ecology has been nurtured. As well as the Yunlin Guancao area, which is currently known to have the largest ethnic group in Taiwan, the ecological species are also quite complex. Mainly birds, fish, crabs and other invertebrates. The Gaomei Bike Trail runs along Qingshui Dapai and the Seawall to Gaomei Wetland, starting from Binhai Bridge in the south and ending at Gaomei Seawall Flood Control Road in the north. It is 1.7 kilometers long. The lane is adjacent to Qingshui Dapai and Gaomei Wetland. In addition to offering a bird's-eye view of the entire Outside the Pian Gaomei Wetland, it is also a good place for bird watching and watching the sunset. [10]

Baxian Mountain Forest Recreation Area

Baxian Mountain is 2,366 meters above sea level and is part of the Baigu Mountains in the Snow Mountain Range. Due to the rich forest resources in the mountain, it is ranked alongside Taiping Mountain and Alishan in Taiwan. Three major forest farms, and has been selected as one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan. The green and vigorous trees are the biggest tourist resource here. The clear and green Shiwen River and Jiabao River run through the park, adding a bit of aura of high mountains and long rivers to the park. There are three forest bathing trails planned in the park, one of which visits Taiwan's Eight Scenic Spots Monument, shrine ruins, and Jinghai Temple, where the prosperity of the past can still be seen. There is also a large deep bamboo forest and giant Xiaonan trees along the way, and the trailhead of Baxian Mountain is also located here. The other two follow the stream and are refreshing water-friendly trails. Jiabao Creek and Shiwen Creek are listed as two famous springs in Taiwan. The water quality is slightly green and extremely clear. The ascending one leads all the way to the confluence point of the two streams, while the descending one leads to the dam area. The water falls from the dam, forming a A wide curtain, although not naturally formed, is more spectacular than many waterfalls. Baxian Mountain is an excellent bird watching spot, with about 60 species of birds in the area.