Taichung Instagram day tour from Taipei

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the beauty and fragrance of the seasonal flowers in Chung-she Flower Garden
• Inspired by the colorful wall paintings of the Painted Animation Lane
• Discover the unique “ophthalmology clinic” that sells desserts—Miyahara
• Delight your senses with a visual feast at National Taichung Theater
• Enjoy the serenity of Gaomei Wetland and enormous windmills along the shoreline
• Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 1 participant

All about the trip

The first stop of your one-day tour to Taichung is Chung-she Flower Garden, also known as Chungshe Flower Market. The vast and colorful garden covers 6 hectares, featuring hundreds of thousands flowering plants, such as tulips, sunflowers, calla lilies, roses and many more. From January to December, there are always beautiful flowers blooming in the garden. In addition to the fascinating flower beds, there are gorgeous installations like swing chairs, floral arches, the replicas of piano and windmills, etc, which are perfect for photo shooting.

After that, you will visit the Painted Animation Lane, one of the most photogenic places to snap an Instagram moment thanks to the popularity of Japanese animations. Walking through this colorful alleyway, the scenes of the classic Japanese animations and manga such as “My Neighbor Totoro”, “Your Name”, “Gundam”, “Dragon Ball” and many more, can be spotted on every corner. Whether you are an anime fan or not, strolling through this alley is just like taking a trip back to childhood.

Speaking of the origin of the Painted Animation Lane, it was simply because one of the residents found the walls too boring and monotonous as he repainted the walls, so he painted his favorite anime characters. Soon after, his painting became famous among the neighborhood, and people followed suit one after another, making this originally simple and unadorned alley went viral and become an Instagrammable spot. In addition to the anime characters painted on the walls, the houses are also worth seeing when you ramble through the alley. The metal roofing, steel doors and window frames, and the brick walls offer a glimpse into the early lifestyle of Taiwanese people.

Next, the unique “ophthalmology clinic” Miyahara will amaze you with its Hogwarts lookalike interior design. Miyahara was originally an ophthalmology clinic, founded by the Japanese ophthalmologist—Miyahara during Japanese colonization. After the retrocession of Taiwan, the building was taken over by the government, then acquired and renovated by a local pastry company, which transformed this former eye clinic into a retro-style pastry and ice cream parlor. Today, Miyahara is widely known for its vintage decorations and various flavors of ice cream. If you are a Harry Potter fan or have a sweet tooth, this place is unmissable.

Your tour continues with a stop at National Taichung Theater, an opera house designed by the famous Japanese architect—Toyo Ito. The opera house is referred as one of the most difficult architectures to build in the world, because of its curved surfaces. Here you can enjoy a close-up view of this architectural masterpiece, appreciating every detail created with innovative construction methodologies by the master. Even if you are not here for an opera or a musical, the building itself will provide you with an extraordinary experience as you walk through it.

Before the end of the tour, you will visit Gaomei Wetland, a well-preserved wetland located in the south side of Dajia River’s estuary. The wetland is endowed with natural resources; the diverse geographical features result in the abundance of ecological species, making it one of the best spots for bird watching in Taiwan. Gaomei Wetland is well-known for the sunsets. Walking along the boardwalk at sunset, with the silhouette of the windmills on the background, creates an endless view in the far horizon. Whether you are traveling solo or with family and friends, Gaomei Wetland is undoubtedly a perfect location to snap a selfie or group photo.

After the amazing day tour in Taichung, you will head back Taipei, where you can choose to disembark at Ximending Commercial District or MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station.

What is included in the price

• Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese)
• Local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance ticket (Chung-she Flower Garden)
• Local General Liabilities Insurance

What is not included in the price

• Food and beverage
• Gratuities

Instructions

Tour commentary will be provided in Mandarin, English and Japanese.

The sequence and time of stay of tour stops may be adjusted according to the traffic/weather condition.

If the tour has to be canceled due to bad weather, we will contact you no later than the evening before the excursion day by email or SMS.

Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.

Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.