The striking Taichung Metropolitan Opera House, designed by Japanese architect Toyo It, will open this year. It's just one of many reasons Taichung is among Asia's most liveable cities.
Taichung Metropolitan Opera House —
The striking Taichung Metropolitan Opera House, designed by Japanese architect Toyo It, will open this year. It's just one of many reasons Taichung is among Asia's most liveable cities.
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Taichung's Lishan Scenic Area is located on the upper reaches of the Dajia River. It's home to stunning cliffs, canyons, rivers and forests.
Lishan Scenic Area —
Taichung's Lishan Scenic Area is located on the upper reaches of the Dajia River. It's home to stunning cliffs, canyons, rivers and forests.
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs has hyped Taichung's most famous night market for being friendly to the environment -- and foreign tourists.
Feng Chia Night Market —
The Ministry of Economic Affairs has hyped Taichung's most famous night market for being friendly to the environment -- and foreign tourists.
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The pan-fried pancake, shaped in a half moon, is a Taichung night market favorite.
Half-moon pancake —
The pan-fried pancake, shaped in a half moon, is a Taichung night market favorite.
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After reaching the end of the boardwalk at the Gaomei wetlands, visitors can take off their shoes and tread into the shallow water.
Gaomei wetlands —
After reaching the end of the boardwalk at the Gaomei wetlands, visitors can take off their shoes and tread into the shallow water.
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Cherry blossom fan? Taichung's got them too. The season generally lasts from March-April.
Cherry blossoms —
Cherry blossom fan? Taichung's got them too. The season generally lasts from March-April.
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A 93-year-old man -- the last resident of this old settlement for former soldiers -- saved these buildings from demolition by painting now-cherished murals on them.
Rainbow Village —
A 93-year-old man -- the last resident of this old settlement for former soldiers -- saved these buildings from demolition by painting now-cherished murals on them.
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There's no shortage of places for a pleasant walk.
Hsuehshan Forest Recreation Area —
There's no shortage of places for a pleasant walk.
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Taichung's night markets make it acceptable to eat anything at any given hour. That includes steamed dumplings -- no longer limited to Sunday morning dim sum feeds.
Night market dim sum —
Taichung's night markets make it acceptable to eat anything at any given hour. That includes steamed dumplings -- no longer limited to Sunday morning dim sum feeds.
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One of the biggest museums in Asia, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts showcases paintings, sculptures and installations from Taiwanese artists.
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts —
One of the biggest museums in Asia, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts showcases paintings, sculptures and installations from Taiwanese artists.
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