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Taichung, the nerve centre of central Taiwan, can be called a counterpart of Taipei. The third largest city of Taiwan, Taichung houses a considerably small population of one million. The city had initially been established by the Chinese immigrants in 1721. The original name Tatun was changed to Taichung in 1895 when the city was occupied by the Japanese. With its own harbor and business center, the city is now a busy centre that calls in tourists from across the globe. As the city is located only 20 kilometers away from the coasts, the weather here is pleasant in all quarters of the year, thus giving the tourists the ideal conditions for visiting Taichung. Given below are some of the most visited locations of Taichung- The Martyrs’ Shrine in Taichung had been set up in 1970. With ornate patterns that reflect the richness of traditional Chinese architecture, the shrine contains two bronze lions that stand to honor the Chinese who were slaughtered by the Manchu court in the Republic’s revolution in 1911. Kong Miao is a Confucius temple famous for the unique structure of its roof and a black stone pillar which bears Confucius’ name in gilded letters. On the 28th of September the temple hums with visitors as the annual ceremony is hosted here with colorful rituals and performances. Pao Hueh Temple is a Buddhist temple having a huge gold shrine of Buddha. The two hundred year old Wen Chang Temple is devoted to the “Scholar God” and is frequently visited by the students of the city. How to reach Taichung: Taichung is one of the most important cities of Taiwan and is easy to access by train. Regular trains are available to Taipei and Pingdong. Though the city has one of the biggest harbors of Taiwan, no passenger ships are available from Taichung.
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