The Taichung City Seaport Art Center features architecture inspired by traditional Minnan-style courtyard homes, with a classic elegance reminiscent of ancient academies. The center combines local cultural elements with an international outlook, serving as a multifunctional venue for art exhibitions and performances.
The Wuqi Cultural Branch Office, formerly the historic Wuqi Police Station and Dormitory, preserves the original police station and dormitory buildings. This site offers heritage accommodations, dining, exhibitions, lectures, and markets, promoting the revitalization and adaptive reuse of cultural heritage assets.
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The "Niumatou Site," located in Qingshui District, Taichung (formerly known as Niumatou), is representative of mid-Neolithic culture in central Taiwan. Named after its location, this site is Taiwan’s first "named archaeological site" and is known for its red and brown cord-marked pottery artifacts.
Also known as Qingshui Park, this spacious park offers a variety of recreational facilities, including a barbecue area, making it an ideal spot for family outings and relaxation.
Formerly Gaomei Beach, the Gaomei Wetlands is known for its rich ecological diversity and is home to numerous migratory bird species. It is Taiwan's 17th designated wildlife sanctuary.
Qingshui Elementary School Japanese
Dormitory Cluster
With over a century of history, Qingshui Elementary School, preserves a group of Japanese-style dormitories from the colonial period, providing a glimpse into historical architecture within a school campus setting.
Wufu Canal Bike Path
Spanning 10 kilometers, this Qingshui bike path takes cyclists along scenic country roads where they can enjoy leisurely views of natural landscapes.
Qingshui Dayang Oil Depot Recreation Park
Located north of Dayang Elementary School, this park occasionally hosts events. Visitors can take a scenic uphill walk for a view of the depot’s historical, weathered structures below.
Historic Qingshui Railway Station
The Qingshui Railway Station, an important local transportation hub, was reconstructed with reinforced concrete after the 1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake. It was selected as one of the top ten historic buildings in Taichung County and ranked 14th in a nationwide poll. In April 2003, it was officially designated as a historic building.
Commonly known as Mitsui Outlet Park Taichung Port, this large shopping center in Wuqi District is part of Mitsui Outlet Park’s overseas expansion. It is Taiwan’s second Mitsui Outlet and the fourth international location, designed as a seaport-style shopping center.
Qingshui Ziyun Temple
Ziyun Temple, also called the "Guanyin Pavilion," is dedicated to the Bodhisattva Guanyin and serves as a spiritual center in Qingshui District. Many pilgrims come from afar to worship here.
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple
Located in Dajia District, Taichung, this temple is dedicated to Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea. The annual Mazu Pilgrimage Procession from the temple is one of the most significant events in Taiwanese folk religion.