📖 About Taichung

Taichung is Taiwan's second-largest city by population, located in the central-western part of the island. With approximately 2.8 million residents, this dynamic city is known for its pleasant climate, vibrant arts scene, and innovative urban development. The National Taichung Theater designed by Toyo Ito is an architectural landmark.

Bubble tea (boba) was invented in Taichung, making it a global culinary contribution. The city serves as gateway to Sun Moon Lake and central Taiwan's mountains. Taichung represents modern Taiwan—creative culture, tech industry, and quality of life that attracts residents from across the island.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Precision machinery and tech industries drive the economy. Retail and services thrive with shopping districts. The creative sector grows with design firms and startups. Education includes major universities. The economy balances manufacturing with increasingly knowledge-based industries.

Taiwanese culture with artistic focus—Mandarin and Taiwanese are spoken. Buddhism and folk religions are practiced. The food scene is legendary—bubble tea originated here. Night markets define social life. The culture values innovation, food culture, and the livable city identity Taichung has cultivated.

📜 History

Aboriginal peoples inhabited the basin originally. Japanese colonial period (1895-1945) developed the city with urban planning. Taichung served as Taiwan's administrative center briefly during Japanese rule.

Post-war development brought industry and population growth. The high-speed rail connection (2007) transformed accessibility. Recent decades saw cultural investment and urban renewal. Today Taichung thrives—cultural creativity, bubble tea birthplace, and Taiwan's increasingly popular livable city.