Central Taiwan

With high mountains, temples, puppetry, hot springs, and cycling, Central Taiwan has something for everyone.

Central Taiwan is the land of temples, high mountain recreation areas, dramatic landscapes, and puppet theater—and it also produces some of Taiwan’s most delicious fruits! Taichung, Taiwan’s third largest city, has world-class fine dining, massive night markets, and historic temples, including Dajia Jenn Lann Temple which is famous for being the starting point of the annual 9-day Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage that draws over 1 million believers. Farther inland, Nantou, the island’s only land-locked county, features high-mountain farms, picturesque mountain-side lodging, the world-famous Sun Moon Lake, and excellent cycling opportunities. In Changhua and Yunlin, you might start to question if there are more temples than houses. Be sure to check out Taiwan’s most original old streets, the famous temples of Lukang Township, and Yunlin’s puppetry museums.

A map of Taiwan with Central Taiwan highlighted.
The front of National Taichung Theater as seen from Charlotte Park.

National Taichung Theater

TAICHUNG’S MODERN AND SUSTAINABLE BEACON OF THE ARTS The National Taichung Theater is an iconic structure located in the heart of Taichung. As an emblem of modern architecture, it’s not

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Zhao Zhao Tea Lounge owner Chen Zhongyun brews a pot of tea behind the first floor bar.

Zhao Zhao Tea Lounge

REDISCOVERING THE SIMPLICITY OF TEA Located adjacent to Calligraphy Greenway and Shenji New Village, Zhao Zhao Tea Lounge offers an elegant minimalist space that calms the mind and focuses on

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People walk over the Kangji Suspension Bridge; buildings and mountains can be seen in the distance.

Nanzhuang Old Street

HAKKA CULTURE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF MIAOLI Nanzhuang Old Street is located in Nanzhuang Village, the administrative center of Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County. On account of its large Hakka population,

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A tourist feeding a goat.

Flying Cow Ranch

FARM TOURISM IN THE HILLS OF MIAOLI Flying Cow Ranch, located in the rolling hills of Miaoli County, is a popular tourist destination known for its picturesque landscapes and charming

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Oyster's farmers and their carts are stopped on the side of the road to the tidal flats west of Fangyuan.

Fangyuan Oyster Harvesting

ECOTOURISM IN TAIWAN’S TIDAL FLATS What Fangyuan Township lacks in modern tourism infrastructure, it makes up for with its rich tradition of oyster farming. Located on the western coast of

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