Taichung
Central Taiwan metropolis
Taichung is a city in central Taiwan, the country's third-largest metropolitan area.
The name means "central Taiwan" in Mandarin.
Known for its mild climate and urban parks, Taichung serves as a manufacturing and cultural hub: We spent a week in Taichung visiting the night markets.
Large important city
- municipalityLocal governing district
- downtownCentral business district
- districtsDefined administrative regions
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
boulevard · infrastructure · urbanization · sprawl · commute · traffic · zoning · residential
Inherited cultural legacy
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
- templesHoly places or head sides
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
opera · calligraphy · crafts · ceremonies · rituals · museums · art · music
Historical Taiwan name
- islandWater-bounded land mass
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- typhoonWestern Pacific hurricane
Mandarin · Hokkien · indigenous · prefecture · township
Visiting places of interest
- attractionsThings that draw interest
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- souvenirsObjects preserving travel memories
metropolis
Large important city
- municipalityLocal governing district
- downtownCentral business district
- districtsDefined administrative regions
skyline · boulevard · infrastructure · urbanization · sprawl · commute · traffic · zoning · residential · commercial
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
- templesHoly places or head sides
cuisine · opera · calligraphy · crafts · ceremonies · rituals · museums · art · music · theater
Formosa
Historical Taiwan name
- islandWater-bounded land mass
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
typhoon · Mandarin · Hokkien · indigenous · prefecture · township
sightseeing
Visiting places of interest
- attractionsThings that draw interest
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
souvenirs · accommodation · hotels · hostels