Hello there everyone! Welcome to Day 2 - a day to explore the touristy spots in Taichung with a hired driver.
If you missed out on Day 1, click on this link to be updated:
Taiwan 2016: Day 1 - Taichung Bound! (Chun Shui Tang - Miyahara - Feng Jia Night Market)
Day 2 started off with a delicious breakfast at our hotel in Taichung! You are given about 4 different breakfast options to choose from (different styles) so this is what we chose on Day 2.
Our previous driver, Xiao Pang Ge, was not free this time round so he introduced me to a friend of his who could take us on this trip instead. I'm so sorry I have actually lost the contact of this person as my phone reset so I could not resync my Wechat and such. There are many other options now on Klook or KKDay for you to book a driver of your own though so you can use those functions!
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| Our driver very nicely bought us a bunch of local Taiwanese bananas for the long drive! |
Our first stop was Zhong She Flower Market again, because my mum was too sick last time, and she, despite being the one who enjoys flowers the most, did not get to see Zhong She Flower Market for herself. Thus, I made a special request for us to come to this spot.
If you're a flower lover, this is definitely a great photo-taking spot. If you have a driver, it's something you could consider too.
469-13 Sanfeng Road, Houli District, Taichung | 台中市后里區三豐路469-13号
Telephone:(886) 425576926 | Opening Hours: 8am-6pm (Daily)
Admission Fee:
- January to March: NT$ 150 (Adults) / NT$ 75 (Children, Seniors, PWDs)
- April to December: NT$ 130 (Adults) / NT$ 60 (Children, Seniors, PWDs)
- Honey shop within the grounds (fresh honey)
For the next stop, it was time to head to Sun Moon Lake! Our driver took us to the pier first to board a ferry.
Opening Hours: 9am-5pm (service of ferry runs)
Admission Fee: NTD300 (round trip of the whole lake)
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| The ferry's first stop is Syuenguang Harbor for its famous tea eggs. I'm not a big fan because I don't like hard boiled eggs. The only thing I like about tea eggs is inhaling the smell but our driver was telling us that it is a must-try. |
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| This is the famous shop! Sorry to this couple who were caught in my photo. |
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| Back on the ferry to head to Ita Thao! Don't worry about taking longer at a destination! With your round trip ticket, you can board any ferry departing and heading to the next stop. It's just the waiting times you'll have to worry about. |
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| Time for some street food! |
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| Stuffed chicken thighs are so delicious! They're filled with glutinous rice and spring onions which makes each mouthful tasty, yet not too satiating. |
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| This yam cake was divine! So crispy on the outside, yet packed with yam flavour. |
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| The signboard is hilarious, but we also got some deep fried sweet potato. |
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| Time to get back on the ferry! |
That's pretty much where the ferry ride will take you. We did the rest of the trip by car (courtesy of the driver!) Next stop, Wenwu Temple!
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| This temple is truly massive and you will feel tiny seeing all the massive structures and intricate artwork. |
No.63, Jhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township | | 555南投縣魚池鄉中山路63號
After a quick meal, it was time to head back to the main city area in Taichung! We asked our driver to stop us at Feng Jia Night Market again since we did not get to finish wandering the area on Day 1. However, we had to admit, we were pretty tired so we just got some essentials and went back to rest for the night.
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| Fried squid is a literal must whenever I go to night markets. Seaweed flavour is my favourite. |
Here are some of the shops that were highly-recommended! I'm not sure if they are still open in 2023 so do your own research if needed.
逢甲夜市 Feng Jia Night Market
Wenhua Road, Xitun District,
Taichung City, Taiwan 407 | 台中市西屯區文華路
Opening Hours: 2pm-1am
**Please set aside money for a cab ride
back to the hotel.
一將燒 General Teppanyaki
No. 36 Lane 20 Fengjia Road, Xitun
District | 台中市西屯區逢甲路20巷36號
Telephone: +886 918 112 212 | Opening Hours: 6pm – 12am
Website: http://www.facebook.com/generalteppanyaki
86 碳烤雞排 86 Charcoal Roasted Chicken Leg
No. 16 Lane 20 Fengjia Road, Xitun
District | 台中市西屯區逢甲路20巷16號
Telephone: +886 987 098 715
熊手包 Bear Paw Burger
No. 12 Lane 127 Wenhua
Road | 台中市西屯區文華路127巷12號
Telephone: +886 4 2451 3118
明倫蛋餅 Minglun Scallion
Pancake
No. 546 Fuxing
Road, Xitun District | 台中市西屯區福星路546號
No. 5 Lane 20 Fengjia Road, Xitun District | 台中市西屯區逢甲路20巷5號
Telephone: +866 988 234 735
黃金右腿 – 厚切烤雞腿 Gold Leg (Grilled Chicken)
黃金左腿 – 轟炸香雞腿 Left Leg (Fried Chicken)
No. 12-9 Wenhua Road, Xitun District | 台中市西屯區文華路12-9號
That's the end of Day 2! Join me again for Day 3 where we head to Taipei and my parents actually had KOI FISH in their room!?!
Till then,
Fly safe and eat happy,
V
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