I woke up early, packed my winter clothes, put on my blazer,scarf and leggings and went meet my friends to go explore together 台中 (Taizhong) ,which literally means “The Center of Taiwan.”
To our surprise,the day was HOTTER than playing “Hot potato” in the Sahara Desert.I was even wearing a shirt inside my long-sleeved shirt…as if I didn’t know how bipolar can the weather be in Taiwan.But still,we had a great time with a not-so-high budget…Like seriously! Living expenses in Taizhong are really low compared to Taipei, which is Taiwan’s capital and also the place I live in,so that certainly made our trip even more enjoyable.
We first went to the Rainbow Village,one of the places I was dying to visit in Taizhong. When you arrive you can’t help but love it instantly. It has small multicoloured houses and you won’t find a single non-painted spot.
Rainbow Grandpa nailed it.He saved the village that once wanted to be demolished by painting it all.But that’s a story for another post and believe me,It’s lovely.I’ll post it as soon as I can.
To our surprise,the day was HOTTER than playing “Hot potato” in the Sahara Desert.I was even wearing a shirt inside my long-sleeved shirt…as if I didn’t know how bipolar can the weather be in Taiwan.But still,we had a great time with a not-so-high budget…Like seriously! Living expenses in Taizhong are really low compared to Taipei, which is Taiwan’s capital and also the place I live in,so that certainly made our trip even more enjoyable.
We first went to the Rainbow Village,one of the places I was dying to visit in Taizhong. When you arrive you can’t help but love it instantly. It has small multicoloured houses and you won’t find a single non-painted spot.
Rainbow Grandpa nailed it.He saved the village that once wanted to be demolished by painting it all.But that’s a story for another post and believe me,It’s lovely.I’ll post it as soon as I can.
The evening was perfect.It called for a walk so that’s how we ended up in the Maple Garden Park.
The Maple Garden name comes from its landscaping. Leaves from the young green maples and sweet gum trees are expected to change with the seasons.It’s a pretty different amazing park.
Also,there’s a romantic mood at night with the city view and lights from the surrounding tall buildings reflected off the ponds, not to mention the guy playing the clarinet that made the mood even more pleasant (Watch the video down below).
Also,there’s a romantic mood at night with the city view and lights from the surrounding tall buildings reflected off the ponds, not to mention the guy playing the clarinet that made the mood even more pleasant (Watch the video down below).
On our second day in Taizhong,we visited the famous “Qingjing Farm (清境農場).”
I have to say it is very peculiar because when you think of a farm you generally think of a red barn and hay,but the Qingjing farm has a lot of facilities including the Tourist Center, the Green Green Grasslands, the Small Swiss Garden,the Guest House, among others.
I have to say it is very peculiar because when you think of a farm you generally think of a red barn and hay,but the Qingjing farm has a lot of facilities including the Tourist Center, the Green Green Grasslands, the Small Swiss Garden,the Guest House, among others.
(If you are interested in knowing more about this farm click here)
And to top it all, we headed to “THE WETLANDS (高美湿地) ” on our third and last day in Taizhong.
And to top it all, we headed to “THE WETLANDS (高美湿地) ” on our third and last day in Taizhong.
Taiwan beyond my expectations!