Taichung City travel guide
Taichung City Tourism | Taichung City Guide
You're Going to Love Taichung City
With a population of 1.04 million, Taichung City is the largest city in Taichung, Taiwan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Taichung City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Taichung City
Xitun District is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Taichung City. These include popular favourites such as 海底撈火鍋 台中大遠百店 (台中市西屯區台灣大道三段251號12樓南棟), 屋馬燒肉 國安店 (台中市西屯區國安一路168號b1-2) and 屋馬燒肉 中港店 (台中市西屯區台灣大道三段300號). If you’re looking for affordable options, 屋馬燒肉 涮屋馬 (臺中市西屯區惠來里惠中路一段117號) and 一笈壽司 (台中市南屯區公益路二段25號) are great picks.
When to visit Taichung City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Taichung City in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 390 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Taichung City, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Taichung City
Plane
When flying to Taichung City, you’ll arrive at Taichung City ChingChuanKang (RMQ), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Taichung City from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 7h.
Train
The train station in Taichung City is called Taichung City Taichung Hsr Station, and is located 8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Taichung City is to pick up a car hire from Taipei City, which is about 130 km from Taichung City. You’ll find branches of Good Car Rental and CARBOOKING, among others, in Taipei City.
Airports near Taichung City
Airlines serving Taichung City
Where to stay in Taichung City
From 5-star hotels such as the The Lin Hotel to great affordable options like the Olah Poshtel - Taichung Station, Taichung City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 501 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tg Hostel and Mr. Mantter. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Taichung City, with prices from S$ 12 to S$ 230 per night. Xitun District is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Taichung City are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Taichung City
Most booked hotels in Taichung City
Hiring a car in Taichung City
Hiring a car in Taichung City costs S$ 65 per day, on average, or S$ 130 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay S$ 1.30 per litre in Taichung City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 15.54 and S$ 20.71. Premium (Toyota Crown or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taichung City, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.