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Taichung

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What to see in Taichung

A city of museums, the Rainbow Village and the original bubble tea.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to June and from November to January
  • Typical food: Bubble tea
Photo: Nico Kaiser · CC BY 2.0

Taichung highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Rainbow Village

    Houses painted by a veteran.

  2. National Taichung Theater

    Architecture by Toyo Ito.

  3. Fengjia Night Market

    One of the largest.

  4. Gaomei

    Wetlands at sunset.

  5. Chun Shui Tang teahouse

    Where bubble tea was born.

Day trips from Taichung

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Taichung

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Taichung are from March to June and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep with warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • February

    Lunar New Year (approximate dates)

    Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.

    What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.

  • from July to September

    Typhoon season

    In July, August and September typhoons can pass through: transport and outdoor attractions close for a day or two.

    What to do: Leave a flexible day and check the local weather warnings.

  • from July to September

    Typhoons

    From July to September typhoons can arrive and stop trains and flights for a couple of days.

    What to do: October, November and spring are the best times.

  • October

    Golden Week

    From 1 to 7 October the whole of China travels: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the trains are packed.

    What to do: If you can, move your trip by a week; if not, book tickets in advance and visit first thing in the morning.

Typical food of Taichung

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Taichung from your kitchen).

Bubble tea
Photo: Oqmilteashop · CC BY-SA 3.0

Bubble tea

The milk tea with tapioca pearls invented in Taichung in the eighties and now drunk across half the world. It’s served cold, with a wide straw.

  • Serves 2
  • 40 min

Ingredients

  • 80 g black tapioca pearls
  • 4 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 2 strong black tea bags
  • 300 ml water
  • 200 ml milk
  • Ice

How to make it at home

  1. Cook the tapioca pearls according to the packet (about 20 minutes) and leave them to rest, covered.
  2. Drain them and mix with the brown sugar and a spoonful of hot water until it turns into a syrup.
  3. Make a very strong tea and let it cool.
  4. Put the pearls and their syrup in tall glasses, add ice, the tea and the milk.
  5. Stir and drink through a wide straw.

The trick: The pearls harden in the fridge: make them on the day.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a night market. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Taiwan guide.

Frequently asked questions about Taichung

What to see in Taichung?

Rainbow Village, National Taichung Theater, Fengjia Night Market, Gaomei and Chun Shui Tang teahouse.

What to see in Taichung in one day?

Don’t miss Rainbow Village, National Taichung Theater, Fengjia Night Market, Gaomei and Chun Shui Tang teahouse. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Taichung?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Taichung are from March to June and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).

What day trips can you take from Taichung?

Sun Moon Lake.

What is the typical food of Taichung?

Bubble tea. The milk tea with tapioca pearls invented in Taichung in the eighties and now drunk across half the world. It’s served cold, with a wide straw.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.