Hipster Exploration－Taichung Tourism

Hipster Exploration

Every corner of Taichung has an intense artistic atmosphere,

such as cultural and creative settlements created by cultural and artistic workers, cultural parks full of humanistic history, and exhibition spaces showcasing various arts, literature, and music.

Friends who enjoy creativity and cultural experiences, welcome to Taichung to embark on a little hipster trip!

Creative Hub
Cultural Park
Artistic Hall
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Creative Hub

In recent years, cultural and creative settlements in Taichung have flourished. The lanes of parks in the city or old buildings in the alleys have attracted many artistic and creative workers to settle in. The distinctive markets, performances, bars, cafes, and youth startup bases have given these settlements new vitality. If you come to Taichung, you can explore the unique charm of these cultural and creative settlements.

PARK2 Caowu Square

Based on the design concept of an independent desert island in an urban oasis, PARK2 Caowu Square collaborates with a well-known brand of tubers. Using large desert plants and broad-leaved plants as a backdrop, it makes you feel as if you are walking into a mysterious desert, leaving a deep impression.

Moreover, the numerous specialty shops that have settled in it, as well as occasional holiday markets and music performances, have made Caowu Square, which combines parks, shops, and cultural life, one of Taichung's well-known hipster attractions!

No. 534, Yingcai Rd., West Dist., Taichung City , Taiwan More Snapshot on Social Media

Shen Ji New Village

The Shen Ji New Village, located not far from Caowu Square, has transformed its old dormitories, which have been idle for many years, into a youth startup base under the Taichung City Government's startup base entry plan. This has attracted many cultural and creative workers to settle in.

The Shen Ji New Village is adjacent to the road but has a unique style. It features old dormitory buildings with a contemporary atmosphere and diverse and distinctive small shops. It is one of the cultural and creative settlements that you cannot miss when coming to Taichung!

Ln. 368, Minsheng Rd., West Dist., Taichung City , Taiwan More Snapshot on Social Media

Guang Fu New Village

In Wufeng, Guang Fu New Village was the first new town in early Taiwan. It had a solid military dependents' village flavor and a nostalgic atmosphere.

Guang Fu New Village was originally a dormitory for employees of the Taiwan Provincial Government but later transformed into a youth startup base, restoring the popularity of this once-declining garden city.

The current Guang Fu New Village has art and cultural studios, specialty cuisine, indigenous cultural settlements, and old buildings full of military dependents' village style. It is worth exploring, as different cultures coexist there.

No. 2-3, Heping Rd., Wufeng Dist., Taichung City , Taiwan More Snapshot on Social Media

Fantasystory Green Ray

The Fantasystory has transformed the twelve old dormitories of the Taiwan Water Corporation, located in Zhongxing Lane 1, into a cultural and creative settlement that attracts many tourists.

Following the three principal axes of art, humanities, and creativity, the Green Ray Plan creates a unique atmosphere and vitality in the decoration of each shop. The innovative landscaping and relaxed atmosphere of the second-floor platform are also significant features of the Green Ray Plan!

No. 2~26, Zhongxing 1st Ln., West Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More Snapshot on Social Media

Cultural Park

Taichung City has developed for over a hundred years, preserving the traces of people from different eras living in these unique and beautiful cultural parks.

Welcome to a place that transcends time and showcases diverse ethnic cultures. Let you feel the stories of these historic buildings and explore their present and future.

Qingshui Art Village Cultural Park

The “Taichung Qingshui Art Village Cultural Park,” located opposite the Taichung City Seaport Art Center, has preserved some of the village buildings of military dependents and brought a cultural atmosphere to the village through the cooperation of community groups and the Cultural Affairs Bureau. The resident artists also bring a touch of art and culture to the Qingshui Military Dependents' Village. The series of cultural activities held annually in the village of military dependents showcases the new vitality of this village.

No. 41, Zhongshe Rd., Qingshui Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

Cultural Heritage Park, Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Heritage Park of the Ministry of Culture is the first cultural heritage park in the country. The old buildings are transformed from the past to present a new style through the artists and artistic and creative teams stationed in the park. Welcome to take a walk and explore the cultural heritage park near Taichung Station.

No. 362, Sec. 3, Fuxing Rd., South Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park

Formerly known as Dongshi Station, the station was rebuilt into Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park after the trains stopped running. In addition to retaining the railway imagery of the time, it has been incorporated into the Hakka elements.

The Park is decorated with traditional Hakka art. Besides, periodic themed exhibitions showcase Hakka cultural relics or railway memories to allow visitors to better understand the past and cultural history of Dongshi Hakka Village.

No. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Dongshi Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

Taichung Station Railway Cultural Park

After the elevated Taichung Railway opens, the old red brick classical-style railway station building will be preserved and transformed into the Taichung Station Railway Cultural Park. Past railway facilities such as stations, platforms, and tracks will be integrated to create a leisure and cultural venue that combines dining, accommodation, exhibitions, and artistic creativity. Welcome to step into the next century of glory with Taichung Station!

No. 1, Sec. 1, Taiwan Blvd., Central Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan

Dongshih Forestry Culture Park

The Park was formerly known as Daxueshan Forestry Company, once the largest timber factory in East Asia. After its closure, the park preserved precious forestry historical sites. The wooden storage pool has become a habitat for birds and aquatic animals. Moreover, the park has invited masters to use drifting wood carving to create unique wooden artworks, making it a multicultural park with humanistic history, ecological conservation, and artistic aesthetics.

No. 1368, Sec. 6, Dongguan Rd., Dongshi Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

National Taiwan Music Culture Park

The National Taiwan Music and Culture Park is a performance venue for the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra and is committed to promoting classical music. The Park includes the Taiwan National Concert Hall, which houses many symphony instruments and works by composers. The beautiful, colored exterior wall of the concert hall features the ceramic sculpture "Music Feast" by artist Mr. Zhao-Qing Lin, conveying the rich and lively atmosphere of music. Walking around the park is like enjoying a symphony.

No. 738-2, Zhongzheng Rd., Wufeng Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan

Taian Railway Cultural Park

The old Taian Station in Houli was designated a Taian Railway Cultural Park after the Old Mountain Line ceased operation in 1998—the pillars on the platform, made of railway tracks, were produced in the early 20th century. The old railway and autumn maple leaves exude a strong sense of nostalgia, coupled with the surrounding Da-an River steel bridge and commercial district, attracting many tourists and becoming a popular tourist attraction in Houli District.

No. 52, Fuxing Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

Niumatou Historic Cultural Park

The Niumaotou Site is an archaeological and cultural site on Aofeng Mountain in Taichung, representing the mid-Neolithic period. The park's exhibition includes introductions to cultural relics, collections of unearthed cultural relics, archaeological excavation methods, etc., allowing everyone to understand the past human life and development process in central Taiwan. There are also relics of shrines from the Japanese colonial period and architectural facilities in the former military camp, which serve to preserve cultural assets and showcase education. It is a space with rich historical and cultural significance.

No. 59, Aohai Rd., Qingshui Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

Artistic Hall

Taichung is a city with an artistic and cultural atmosphere.

From street performances to international-level music performances, there are a variety of visual art exhibitions and concerts. There are also diverse and different art and cultural exhibition hall levels here. Come and explore together and immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere!

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National Taichung Theater

The National Taichung Theater has three professional auditoriums where you can fully enjoy classical opera, symphony orchestra performances, traditional opera, and celebrity lectures. In addition to music performances, the unique appearance of the theater building itself, cultural and creative specialty shops, and the beautiful sky garden on the roof make the entire theater full of charm.

No. 101, Sec. 2, Huilai Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, located near Calligraphy Greenway, is currently one of the largest art museums in Asia. It exhibits the development works of Taiwanese art from the past to the present and is also committed to international art and cultural exchanges. It is a must-visit exhibition hall for friends who love art and sculpture exhibits!

No. 2, Sec. 1, Wuquan W. Rd., West Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

Taichung Literature Museum

The Taichung Literature Museum, formerly known as the Japanese colonial police dormitory, reopened in 2016 as a literary museum. It is the first public museum in Taichung with a focus on literature. The museum has various exhibitions, hoping to promote local culture through Taiwanese studies and bring literature into daily life.

No. 38, Lequn St., West Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan More

Hipster Travel

Many attractions await you in Taichung, from cultural and artistic trends and historical tours to in-depth trips to Taichung. Click below to learn more about travel itineraries, and follow the recommended itinerary from Taichung Travels to embark on a hipster trip!

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