What to do in Taichung

Releasing lanterns at Shifen, sipping tea in Jiufen, and devouring street food at Shihlin Night Market – these activities usually spring to mind when one thinks of the land of bubble tea. For good reason, Taipei is a fave among Singaporeans. But the oft-overlooked city of Taichung is equally deserving of a spot on your Taiwan hit list.

With a perfect balance of nature spots and city bustle, Taichung is suitable for all kinds of travellers – and you can easily get there in under 1 hour via High Speed Rail from Taoyuan or Taipei station. We booked our flights and hotel through Expedia, and jetted off to experience what the beautiful city had to offer. Here are some activities you can enjoy there:

How many days in Taichung is enough?

If there are only a couple of attractions you want to see in Taichung, 1-2 days is more than enough to cover the city. In fact, it’s even possible to organise a day trip if you’re travelling from Taipei. If you’re planning to cover every activity listed here, then we suggest a vacation of 5-7 days would nicely pace out these things to do in Taichung.

How to get from Taichung from Taipei?

The easiest and most convenient way is to book a seat on the Taiwan High Speed Rail via Klook, where tickets cost S$28.95/adult and S$14.49/child. Once you’ve paid for your ticket, you’ll be able to reserve a seat directly on the ...