Taichung Historic Downtown Free Tour
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Let’s have fun exploring the Historic Downtown of Taichung! Visit the beautiful Taichung train station, Miyahara sweet shop, green river, ASEAN square, Herbal street, Mizumame shaved ice, Sun cake museum, and DRF.
On this guided adventure, you will start exploring the city from the old Taichung Train Station, traced back 100 years. Continue with a visit to the old and very stylish Miyahara Sweet Shop. Then, along the river Midorikawa, you will have a glimpse of ASEAN Square, which previously was named First Market but has changed dramatically over 80 years. Following, you will find out that the hard-working people on the herbal street and Jiguang street still live in the old-time memories. They smile and shout for the old skills and methods in order to protect those losing stories. Next, the tour will take you to two totally different ice cream shops, one with Taiwan local shaved ice (Mitsumame) and the other one with over 70 flavours of ice cream (Fourth Credit cooperative bank). Finally, stop at the DRF Goodot Village, a co-working space with many organizations committed to promoting the central district of Taichung.
Let’s have fun together in Downtown Taichung!
Meeting point
Taichung Railway Station Tourist Service Center
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 16:30, 19:00 (Taichung time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 16 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Taichung Railway Station Tourist Service Center. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Mandarin and English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 16 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00, 16:30 and 19:00. Times are local to Taichung.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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- Taichung Rail & River Free Walking Tour 5.0 ★ (6) · 2h 30min
- Exploring Taichung's Migrant Worker Life 2h
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