Taichung 臺中 or 台中; Táizhōng (http://www.tccg.gov.tw/eng) is located in the west-central part of the island of Taiwan. It has a pleasant climate and a population of just over 2.6 million people, making it the third largest city on the island after New Taipei and Kaohsiung. The city is home to many manufacturers and in recent years has experienced rapid growth in the diversity of its cultural offerings.
Among the activities to catch when visiting Taichung: the world-class science museum and hiking in the nearby hills. There are also many famous night markets that provide night-time excitement. Here you can enjoy delicious food and drink, and find cheap and interesting items for sale. These include the ChungHwa night market 中華夜市, the Feng-Chia university night market 逢甲夜市, the Tung-Hai university night market 東海夜市, and the Chung-Shiao night market 忠孝夜市).
