A weekly editorial guide to eating, drinking, and being out in Taichung. Written by people who live here. Not a feed.
Souvenirs are not merely the endpoint of a journey but an extension of a city’s culture. The 2026 Taichung Top Ten Gifts showcase a mature and diverse range—from innovative reinterpretations of traditional pastries to distinctive products that blend design with everyday aesthetics—collectively painting a flavorful cultural landscape unique to Taichung. Within the pastry category, distinct […] More
Touted as the most iconic industry exhibition of its kind in Asia, Taichung Bike Week will take place September 16 to 19. Recognized as the bicycle industry’s most important trade gathering, the event is designed specifically for mid-to high-end component OEM manufacturers, complete bicycle product managers, and traders, serving as a B2B trade show where […] More
2024 Central Taiwan ‘Dragon’ Lantern Festival 2024中臺灣元宵燈會「龍」重登場 2024年中臺灣元宵燈會訂於2月16日在全臺最大的都會公園—臺中市中央公園「龍」重登場，接連10天一路展至2月25日。今年主題「臺中龍賀」富有趣味，以臺語諧音「龍賀」有「樣樣好」之意，傳遞臺中樣樣好，是幸福宜居的城市，歡迎大家到臺中賞燈、享美食、旅遊，感受美好生活的魅力之都。 中市府打造8大主題燈區 創造豐富多元視覺饗宴 本屆燈會以生肖「龍」為主要意象，結合中央公園地景地貌，打造天然華麗奇幻場景，佈展區域達15公頃，由臺中市觀旅局攜手教育局、農業局、民政局與建設局共同規劃8個主題燈區，包含主燈「臺中龍賀」、「馬卡龍」、「夢境森林」、「誰在呼攏」、「小小backpacker賞燈趣」、「翠谷之心」、「Party龍」及「龍之異次元」，大力展現各式創意燈組，讓您沉浸在這場視覺饗宴之中。 全臺首創！ 水上遊行機械花燈結合主燈秀 今年龍年主燈設計將中央公園滯洪池水域幻化為劇場舞臺，身高12米、身長達76米的神龍盤踞在乾溼滯洪池的分界線上，造型氣派壯觀，搭配發光立方體展演秀，透過舞者旋轉拋接立方體，猶如神龍把玩著龍珠，呈現一場精彩絕倫的主燈大秀。 BOX 臺中賀龍燈區精彩演出 主燈秀 2/16(五)-2/25(日) 18:00-21:00，每整點一場。 開幕晚會 2/16(五) 18:20-20:00 舞鈴劇場、原舞曲文化藝術團、日本青森縣-平川市睡魔演奏組 閉幕晚會 2/25(日) 19:30-21:00 遇見喬安娜拉丁爵士樂團、賴建宇老師暨黃氏家族樂團、查馬克打擊合唱團、日本鳥取鏘鏘鈴音大使 圖說：置身在夢幻甜蜜的馬卡龍世界 BOX 馬卡龍燈區創意聚活動 攏來大聲唱-街頭歌唱表演 2/17(六)、2/24(六) 17:00-17:30 奇幻魔術之旅-近距離魔術互動秀 2/17(六)、2/24(六) 17:30-18:00 摺出幸福-小提燈DIY 2/18(日)、2/25(日) 17:30-18:00 ※每場開始前30分鐘開放現場報名，每場限額10組。 圖說：結合現地花草樹木的靜謐夢境森林 圖說：誰在呼攏?KUSO的你找得到有幾隻龍嗎? 圖說：小小Backpacker賞燈趣-奇幻閱世界 圖說：跟隨冒險家石虎探索神秘星球翠谷之心 圖說：Party龍一起 Party All Night Long BOX Party龍燈區精彩派對活動 全民放電派對 2/17(六)18:10-18:50 Party龍好耍、相揪拿好禮 2/17(六) […] More
Upon entering Le Beret Bleu, the strong impression that you’re walking into a bakery somewhere in France isn’t a misleading one. The fragrance of fresh baked bread fills the air and a cornucopia of selections fills display cases, as natural light warmly illuminates a relaxing 28-seat interior with wooden tables, chairs and floors. More significantly, […] More
After a nine-year hiatus, Taiwan’s National Day fireworks show will once again light up Taichung’s night skies, ensuring that the city will be packed with an abundance of exciting events in October, from amazing pyrotechnics to the driving rhythms of rock music and melodies of jazz. Nonstop exciting events: Oct. 7-8 Rock in Taichung─’Fly To […] More
This vegan restaurant, jointly operated by Malaysian and Taiwanese owners, doesn’t use eggs, dairy or the five common pungent spices (like garlic). Despite its small size, Y.N. Vegetarian serves outstanding, delicious dishes with a touch of Southeast Asian flavors. Various spices such as curry, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric and chili, plus other Indonesian and Malaysian ingredients, […] More
Taiwanese are no strangers to vending machines and their mechanical cousins, the ubiquitous claw game machines. Introduced to Taiwan in 2020, Pop Mart Robo Shop takes this concept to an entirely new level and has been steadily growing in number and popularity across the nation, including Taichung, which currently has four of these intelligent machines, […] More
黎小安/文 By Ann Li If you were born in the ‘50s or ‘60s and grew up in Taichung, you’ll probably be familiar with “cao dai fan” (草袋飯), or “grass bag rice”, which was once incredibly popular. Originally located on GuangFu Road and helping pioneer this dish, Chin Chih Yuan restaurant has been around for 50-plus […] More
April Chiu originally studied architecture but started making bagels and selling them online about two years ago, driven by a desire to offer a softer bagel preferred by Taiwanese. In July, she opened this relaxing, spacious-feeling, simply decorated cafe, with soothing light colors and wooden furniture. Her selection of 6-7 brunch bagel sandwiches (NT$95-120)–with 3-4 […] More
Sicily native Dario Di Falco originally came to Taiwan on a short-term business assignment. However, after falling in love with this island, he informed his colleagues he would be staying longer-term. A search for a new business venture, a longing for cuisine from his homeland and his years as a professional chef led to this […] More
When I visited this classy, intimate-feeling cocktail bar, I was immediately surprised to discover it was opened by a young Singaporean couple, Tim Ang and YY Lai. The road leading them to open (we)GoodLife in November 2022 included a Singaporean friend with a Taichung bar (Vender) and a desire to pursue new horizons and dreams. […] More
Since its inauguration, the Taichung Tourist Bus Route 153-Guguan Line has earned popularity among many travelers. In addition to enjoying must-see mountainous attractions like Shigang, Dongshi and Guguan along its route, you can now also participate in the Romantic Route 3 Art Festival, organized for the second year by the Executive Yuan’s Hakka Affairs Council […] More
自臺中觀光公車153谷關線推出以來，受到許多旅客的喜愛，沿途除了停靠石岡、東勢、谷關等山線必訪景點外，現在還可參觀由行政院客家委員會辦理的「第二屆浪漫台三線藝術季」，探訪山城的絕代風華。 浪漫台三線 用藝術點亮山城 「第二屆浪漫台三線藝術季」共分為三個展區；其中座落於第三展區的臺中東勢區為整個展區的最南端，11個藝術作品主要分散於東勢客家文化園區、東勢林業文化園區及大茅埔三處周邊，融合在地生活、文化、生態、歷史故事、產業等元素，讓客家文化不僅得以保留傳承，並且賦予現代意義。展出將持續至今年8月27日止，歡迎搭乘臺中觀光公車153谷關線至「東勢站」、「東勢林業文化園區站」、「大茅埔站」等站，散步觀賞客庄藝術之美。 石岡─東勢─谷關，尋訪山城的靜好時光 臺中是台三線客庄浪漫大道南端入口，擁有許多豐富的文化資產及自然資源，而穿梭在台中山林的臺中觀光公車153谷關線，讓旅客出遊更方便。自高鐵臺中站出發，沿途停靠許多熱門景點，風光明媚，景色宜人，值得一探！ 綠意盎然的「東豐自行車綠廊」，充滿舊鐵道人文風景，適合親子共遊或熱愛攝影的旅客到訪；還可順遊「九房3D彩繪村」，栩栩如生的畫作躍然於眼前，帶你進入童話世界。 東勢地區則有融合林業歷史與生態的「東勢林業文化園區」，以及充滿傳統風情的「東勢客家文化園區」，鑑古知今，從一磚一瓦看見當代客家風華。谷關區域生態山林資源豐富，擁有獨特「山・嵐・霧」美景，溫泉美食與獨特原民文化令人醉心不已。春夏可漫遊山林，在綠意的環抱下舒緩身心，秋冬則可來趟泡湯輕旅行，是一年四季都適合的熱門景點。 除了景色優美宜人之外，還有東勢、白冷特色小吃、客家經典菜餚，及東勢特有的灌蛋餅、必比登全牛料理等佳餚。如果有時間的話，也非常推薦安排二日行程，悠閒的漫遊臺中山城。 歡迎趁著假期，來場與山城的浪漫相遇，遊客庄、嚐在地、品藝術！「第二屆浪漫台三線藝術季」詳細活動點位可參閱活動網站；更多的乘車資訊及遊程安排，請至臺中觀光旅遊網「臺中觀光公車專區」查詢。 More
By Kseniia Dubinina From the outside, Tor Dāy looks like an ordinary building without any indication of what’s inside, making it feel like a secret that you can share with your friends when you come there for a drink or a late-night meal. The restaurant-style bar offers a wide variety of traditional Taiwanese dishes (NT$220-320), […] More
This large classy, attractive bar (whose name means “spirit/soul” in Arabic) is located on the second floor of Chilliesine Indian Restaurant’s Chaofu branch. Up to 60 can relax in the atmospherically illuminated premises, with Indian and other exotic decorative highlights, and enjoy romantic evening views of 7th Redevelopment Zone skyscrapers and Maple Garden Park across […] More
To provide a peaceful living environment and better quality of life for residents, Taichung City Government initiated a two-month “Quiet and Calm City Project” in mid-April. This includes joint efforts by the Taichung City Government Environmental Protection Bureau, Police Department and Motor Vehicles Office, with each agency carrying out specialized tasks in a collaboration to […] More
台中市政府環境保護局 廣告 To accelerate efforts toward Taichung City’s 2050 zero carbon emission goal, alleviate the economic impact of the pandemic, and reduce the public’s financial burden when purchasing electric motor scooters this year, older phase 1 through 4 scooters are being categorized into three categories to encourage the public to purchase electric scooters via added […] More
Hausinc Cafe, once ranked among Taiwan’s 25 best coffee shops, has expanded into a century-old Japanese-style building with its new Hausinc 1035 branch as part of the 1035 Collab team between four different brands. The number “1035” is derived from the telephone number of this building during the Japanese colonial era and represents the new […] More
Located near Shuinan Market and identified only with a small “Beiping” sign, this little no-frills eatery is a classic Taiwanese family-run “hole-in-the-wall” serving delicious, reasonably-priced Chinese cuisine. The restaurant was first opened in Taipei about 40 years ago by owner Wang Wei-hua’s father, a native of Shandong province, before moving to Taichung in 1993. Today, […] More
The noodle dishes here are rather ordinary-looking but offer unforgettable flavors, as shown by the fact that this little shop earned a 2020 Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendation. The delicious noodles are paired with succulent, thick-sliced pork ribs in the signature Pork Ribs Noodles (NT$120/large). Other top dishes include Beef Noodles (NT$140/large) and Preserved Vegetables Noodles, […] More