Lecheng Temple

Mazu is the main deity worshipped here; the sea goddess is known as the "Hanxi Mazu" after the nearby Han River.

The oldest park in Taichung. It was built when Taiwan was under Japanese rule and is also called “Chungshan Park” ('Sun Yat-sen park').

Established during the height of the Qing Dynasty more than 200 years ago, it is home to a couplet written by Emperor Kuangshu. It is also nited for its lifelike carvings.

This is a Buddhist temple which features the “Big Buddha”. The gold, seven-floor Buddha is dedicated to Bodhisattva Maitreya (彌勒菩萨). The temple grounds also include a Japanese Shinto shrine. 15 min visit.

A large-scale outdoor amphitheater in Wen-Hsin Forest Park on Wenxin Road. Every year, Taichung City Government holds "MidTaiwan Lantern Festival" here.

DaKeng in BeiTun District has several hiking paths along elevated wooden walkways. Trails are connected and some loop to connect with other trails. In summer, come early to beat the heat. Trails are numbered with some gaps (closed/disappeared trail? No more 5). Initial and more popular trails from farmers market are 9, 9-1, and 10, the latter two, more stairs-intensive. Mostly well-maintained concrete, stairs or wood platforms path. Partly sun exposed depending on conditions. About 30 min one-way. After those, stop at Guanyin pavillon and either loop back, either continue on trails 6, 7 or a mix of them as they partly intertwined. Trail 8 a bit on side. Finishing north at Wind-moved rock and a small temple before looping back. Full loop about 2-3 hours.