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LOHAS International Spotlight Central Region provides a detailed trip to Taichung

Words provided by iSeeTaiwan Foundation
Translated by Angel Pu

If we had to choose three experts who know the best places to visit in Taichung, the answer would be Xiu-Ying Liu, a gourmet who has tried most of the world's delicacies; Sung-Ming Kao, the first Taiwanese to win a Czech Republic Friendship Award; and Dao-Jie Chen, chairman of Art Museum Parkway Management Committee. This November, iSee Taiwan Foundation has invited all three of them to recommend some of their favorite tourist spots in Taichung.

As a food columnist for Commonwealth Magazine, Liu introduces visitors to a number of exclusive dining spots offering fresh live seafood and handmade udon noodles, plus a cafe opened by one of the judges of an international coffee brewing competition.
In Taichung, there are many historic structures built during the Japanese colonial era, such as the former Taichung Bureau of Civil Affairs, Taichung Municipal Government Building, and Taichung Penitentiary. Cultural expert Kao will tell you all the stories behind these old buildings.

Chen, head of the Art Museum Parkway management committee, will lead you on an exploration of Taichung's beauty. After you make a violin-shaped clock in the morning and try some healthy food at noon, he will show you how to enjoy Zhongxin Market from another angle.

The International Spotlight Central Region program, jointly sponsored by the ROC Tourism Bureau and iSee Taiwan Foundation, aims to make central Taiwan a "La Mere Terre"-- a place of fine tastes and a joyful atmosphere. To highlight Taichung as a destination for fun, three more program events will be taking place in November and December.

Schedule of free guided tours
Taiwanese and international tourists are welcome to join the following activities, although foreign guests have priority for signing up. The minimum number of people in a group is eight and the maximum is 15. Minors under 15 must be companied by an adult. For information and to sign up, go to No. 59, Wuquan 7th St., 2F, West Dist., Taichung City, or visit http://www.lohaspot.com.tw. The organizer reserves the right to change the terms and conditions for these events at any time. For more related information, please check the official website.

Culinary tour with Xiu-Ying Liu
Meeting time: 12-12:20 p.m. on November 11
Meeting place: No. 59, Wuquan 7th St., West Dist., Taichung City
Sui Ke Handmade Udon Noodles→Orsir Coffee→Lao Wang Hakka Cuisine→Chochoco chocolate→Home

Food and culture along the Art Museum Parkway with Dao-Jie Chen
Meeting time: 10-10:30 a.m. on November 18
Meeting place: No. 59, Wuquan 7th St., West Dist., Taichung City
La Pioggia→Young Bank→He Ching→Art Museum Parkway / Zhongxin Market→Touched

Taichung tour for culture fans with Sung-Ming Kao
Meeting time: 9:30-10 a.m. on November 25
Meeting place: Square in front of Taichung Rail Station
Taichung Rail Station→BBQ Salad Shop→Taichung Park→Sun Cakes→Duan Rong Eye Clinic→Former Taichung Bureau of Civil Affairs→Taichung Municipal Government Building→Taichung Penitentiary→Laughter Chinese Tea House→Home

Autumn/winter feasts and fun and more: Exhibition and performance schedule

Subject: Join the fun at a temple fair
Time: 11/12-13 (5-9 pm)
Content:
Performances: Taiwan puppet show, classic Taiwanese puppet show song performance and Taiwan puppet show cosplay
Exhibition: traditional temple fair and eco-friendly handicrafts

Subject: Central District 'Three Bests' - best teas, best coffees and best desserts
Time: 12/10-11 (5-9 pm)
Content:
Performances: Saxophone, violin and Taiwanese tea-farm folk songs
Exhibition: tea, coffee, desserts and eco-friendly
handicrafts

Subject: International rave parties
Time: 12/24-25 (5-9 pm)
Content:
Performances: exotic music and dance, exotic talent show and singing performance
Exhibition: international wind-music, dance and singing performances, international talent shows

Location: LOHAS Square (Wuquan 5th to Wuquan 7th streets)