TC TIME WALK
A Local’s Guide to Taichung & Central Taiwan
We walk Taichung's old town with travellers every day, and we go further into central Taiwan — Nantou, Changhua, Yunlin and Miaoli. This is where we write down what we see on the street, what is changing in how people travel here (slow, low-carbon, community-run), and the practical things people ask us before they come: what to do in Taichung, how to get here from Taipei, whether Sun Moon Lake or Lukang is worth a day, and how much time to give it.
Can You Travel Taiwan Without a Car? A Local Answer (2026)
Trains and buses cover most of Taiwan, but not all of it. Here is what works without a car in central Taiwan, what does not, and when a driver is worth it.
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Where Was Bubble Tea Invented? A Taichung Answer (2026)
Two Taiwanese tea houses both claim they invented bubble tea, and one of them is in Taichung. Here is the honest answer, and what you can do with it.
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Is Taichung Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer (2026)
Taichung suits walkers more than sight-collectors. An honest look at what the city is, how to get there from Taipei, and how long to give it.
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Heritage Day Weekend, and Taichung's Old Town Any Other Day
Once a year, Taiwan holds a heritage weekend where buildings that are normally locked open their doors for two days. The main programme happens in Taichung
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We tell these stories on the street, every day.
Walk the old town with us →Or add us on LINE @972cepdk for a short old-town story every week