Free tour

Discover Taichung's secrets with historical Free Walking tour!

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Taichung City

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: TIMEWALK

Registered on 27 July 2023

TC Time Walk welcomes all tourists to join "Taichung's Free Walking Tour" to know more about the history, culture and architecture in the old town of Taichung.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Highlights:

Go on an unforgettable and historical adventure through Downtown Taichung!
Discover local secrets and hear stories about Taichung from a local English-speaking guide!
Eat like a local and taste some of the best local Taichung delicacies!

About our City:

Taichung is both a historic marvel and one of the most important foodie mecca in the world – As the birthplace of the worldwide sensation Pearl Milk tea.
The old city center of Taichung is a city with a split personality, designed by the Japanese in the 19th Century to be the little Kyoto outside of Japan. It now echoes the youthful metropolis of Westernization.

Route Description:

Embark on a journey through time and discover the historical side of Taichung. Travel with professional Mandarin or English-speaking tour guides who will tell you all the hidden secrets of Taichung!

Guides will take visitors to the 100-year-old Taichung Station and Miyahara Sweet Shop, the number one ice cream shop in Taiwan, which still retains its old appearance. Walk to Green River, where you will learn about the legend behind the river bank. Drop by the ASEAN Square and get to see why it's called little Southeastern Asia.
The tour will even take you to some famous local stalls to taste authentic food from Taichung such as the herbal tea from Herbal Tea Street, Taichung's original shaved ice from Xin Fa Ting Shaved Ice, and all you want to know just free to ask in 2 hours!

TC Time Walk will serve as a precursory review of what the city has to offer and we invite you to join our city walk!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

No. 1, Section 1, Taiwan Blvd, Central District, Taichung City, Taiwan 400

Dispatached Guides will wear Japanese Stylish vest waiting for you !

Outside visit

Taichung Train Station

A train station from the vibrant Meiji era, a living testament to Taichung's splendor! Let's delve into the lively tale of how this building and railway reshaped the fate of Taichung.

Outside visit

Miyahara Ice Cream

What's the connection between ophthalmology and desserts? In this whimsical, magical setting, let's embark on a lively journey to discover how a once-fated building springs back to life!

Outside visit

Green River waterfront landscape Trail

The river carries the history and culture of the city. Beneath its glamorous facade, however, lies a past shunned by many. Once derogatorily referred to as the "Stinky Drain," it has undergone a profound metamorphosis. What kind of story is concealed behind its now radiant exterior?

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).