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12 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
National Museum of Natural Science
National Museum of Natural Science is one option for your time in Taichung. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Taichung Park
Taichung Park is one option for your time in Taichung. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts is one option for your time in Taichung. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Taichung
Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Taichung is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Taichung Literature Museum
Taichung Literature Museum is one option for your time in Taichung. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Chang Hwa Bank Headquarters and Museum
Chang Hwa Bank Headquarters and Museum is one option for your time in Taichung. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Taichung Confucian Temple
Taichung Confucian Temple is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Taichung City Second Market
Taichung City Second Market is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Lecheng Temple
Lecheng Temple is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Shr-Hwa International Tower
Shr-Hwa International Tower is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Cultural Heritage Park
Cultural Heritage Park is one option for your time in Taichung. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Park Lane by CMP
Park Lane by CMP is one option for your time in Taichung. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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RMQ
An arrival option for Taichung
Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base
14.6 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at RMQ
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RMQ airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | RMQ | 14.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Chiayi Airport | CYI | 81.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Hualien Chiashan Airport | HUN | 95.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 117.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Penghu Magong Airport | MZG | 125.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | TSA | 134.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base
Taichung (Qingshui) · RCMQ
Elevation663 ft
Coordinates24.2647, 120.621002
Runways
18 / 36
12000 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TAICHUNG APP120.4 MHz
CINGCYUANGANG AIRPORT127.75 MHz
CCK Tower120.25 MHz
TWR118.75 MHz
Chiayi Airport
Shuishang · RCKU
Elevation85 ft
Coordinates23.462577, 120.390544
Runways
18 / 36
Dimensions not recorded
UNK18L / 36R
5307 × 74 ft
ASP18R / 36L
10007 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TAIPEI ACC125.5 MHz
TAICHUNG APP120.6 MHz
TWR118.6 MHz
Hualien Chiashan Airport
Hualien City · RCYU
Elevation52 ft
Coordinates24.023163, 121.617991
Runways
03 / 21
9022 × 148 ft
PEM03R / 21L
9005 × 75 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.1 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Taoyuan · RCTP
Elevation106 ft
Coordinates25.0777, 121.233002
Runways
05L / 23R
12008 × 197 ft
CON05R / 23L
10991 × 197 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TAIPEI APP119.6 MHz
TAIPEI APP123.5 MHz
APP125.1 MHz
ATIS127.6 MHz
CLNC DEL121.8 MHz
DEP128.5 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TAIPEI TWR118.7 MHz
Penghu Magong Airport
Huxi · RCQC
Elevation103 ft
Coordinates23.568701, 119.627998
Runways
02 / 20
9843 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TAIPEI APP128.1 MHz
ATIS127.05 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
GND126.3 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
Taipei Songshan International Airport
Taipei (Songshan) · RCSS
Elevation18 ft
Coordinates25.067244, 121.552822
Runways
10 / 28
8547 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TAIPEI APP119.7 MHz
ATIS127.4 MHz
CLNC DEL121.2 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
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Getting around Taichung
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National Museum of Natural Science
Directions ↗National Museum of Natural Science is one option for your time in Taichung. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Taichung Park
Directions ↗Taichung Park is one option for your time in Taichung. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
Directions ↗National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts is one option for your time in Taichung. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Taichung
Directions ↗Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Taichung is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Taichung Literature Museum
Directions ↗Taichung Literature Museum is one option for your time in Taichung. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Chang Hwa Bank Headquarters and Museum
Directions ↗Chang Hwa Bank Headquarters and Museum is one option for your time in Taichung. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Taichung Confucian Temple
Directions ↗Taichung Confucian Temple is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Taichung City Second Market
Directions ↗Taichung City Second Market is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Lecheng Temple
Directions ↗Lecheng Temple is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Shr-Hwa International Tower
Directions ↗Shr-Hwa International Tower is one option for your time in Taichung. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cultural Heritage Park
Directions ↗Cultural Heritage Park is one option for your time in Taichung. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Park Lane by CMP
Directions ↗Park Lane by CMP is one option for your time in Taichung. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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