Central Taiwan

Why go

Taichung provides an urban base, while Changhua and Lukang bring different heritage settings on the western side. Nantou leads inland to Sun Moon Lake and higher mountain areas; Chiayi adds a southern plains city. The region works as a menu of city, port and highland experiences, not a single continuous day route.

Useful to know

• Pair Changhua City with Lukang for a western-plains day.
• Reserve a separate day or stay for Sun Moon Lake; mountain geography changes the pace from the Taichung–Changhua corridor.

The route, stop by stop

1. 01

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   Taichung

   Taichung is central Taiwan’s large western city and a practical base for nearby plains and mountain trips. Its history extends well beyond its modern skyline.

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2. 02

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   Changhua City

   Changhua is a compact western city with a hilltop Buddha landmark and a historic Confucian temple. It pairs naturally with nearby Lukang.

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3. 03

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   Lukang

   Lukang is a former west-coast trading port in Changhua County. Its name and surviving townscape point to the deer-skin trade and later maritime prosperity.

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4. 04

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   Nantou County

   Nantou is Taiwan’s landlocked mountain county, with Sun Moon Lake and higher areas such as Hehuanshan and Xitou. Choose a landscape before choosing a route.

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5. 05

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   Sun Moon Lake

   Sun Moon Lake is a highland lake in Nantou with waterside scenery, trails and Thao cultural significance. Give it time beyond one viewpoint.

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6. 06

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   Chiayi City

   Chiayi is a southwestern plains city with layered Indigenous, Qing and Japanese-era names. It suits travelers interested in the region’s urban history.

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