Central Taiwan

Region

The mountainous heart of the island. Sun Moon Lake is ringed by forested hills and cycling paths, Taichung is a lively city of museums and teahouses, Lukang is an old port town of temples, and the high peaks of Hehuanshan and Yushan, Taiwan's highest mountain, are reached through Nantou.

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Central Taiwan essentials

Country: Taiwan
Driest months: Nov-Jan
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: Chinese
Emergency: 110

Where to Go in Central Taiwan

City Nantou City Nantou CityCity in Taiwan known for its culture City Douliu DouliuCity in Taiwan Island Taiwan TaiwanIsland of Taiwan with diverse landscapes and subtropical climate Island Lalu Island Lalu IslandSacred islet in Sun Moon Lake, cultural significance History National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts National Taiwan Museum of Fine ArtsTaiwanese museum focusing on modern and contemporary art Nature Sun Moon Lake Sun Moon LakeScenic alpine lake and major Taiwanese tourist destination Nature Xueba Guojia Gongyuan Xueba Guojia GongyuanTaiwan national park encompassing Snow Mountain alpine landscapes Nature Xueshan XueshanSecond-highest peak in Taiwan with alpine ecosystems Nature Yushan Guojia Gongyuan Yushan Guojia GongyuanTaiwan national park containing Yushan, island's highest peak Nature Mount Nanhu Mount NanhuHigh alpine peak in Taiwan's central mountain range Nature Taichung Park Taichung ParkHistoric urban park in Taichung city Nature Jianhushan Shijie Jianhushan Shijie
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Central Taiwan at a Glance

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Population
2,792,196

Best Things to Do in Central Taiwan