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Culture of T'ai-chung


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nclude a Japanese Shinto shrine.

ChengHuang Temple: This temple was established during the Qing Dynasty, and has since been renovated numerous times. Its main festival is the 15th day of the sixth lunar month.

WanChun Temple: Established during the height of the Qing Dynasty more than two hundred years ago, it is home to a couplet written by Emperor Kuangshu. It is also noted for its lifelike carvings.

Li Ancestral Shrine:

Wen Chang Temple: Built around 1825, this temple is dedicated to the “Scholar God.” Students frequently come to pray prior to exams to get good scores.

LeCheng Temple: Over two hundred years old, the Le Cheng temple is dedicated to the goddess Mazu, and is known locally as the “Hanxi Mazu.” It includes an ancient cauldron and other artifacts.

WanHe Temple: This temple was built during the Qing Dynasty in thanks to the goddess Mazu. It is noted for exquisitely-designed carvings.

NATIONAL AND MUNICIPAL HISTORICAL SITES

National Category 2 Historical Site

Taichung Train Station, Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden

NATIONAL CATEGORY 3 HISTORICAL SITES

Chang-Liao Family Shrine, Wenchang Temples, Lin Family Shrine, Chang Family Ancestral Shrine, Wanhe Temple, Lecheng Temple

MUNICIPAL HISTORICAL SITES

Lake Pavilion in Taichung Park, Chishan Gate, Japanese-era Municipal Building

Unclassified

Taichung City Hall

Night Markets

Taichung has several open-air night markets that feature local food and diversions:

Fengjia Shopping Town - located adjacent to Feng Chia University

Zhong Hua Night Market - located in the heart of Central District, along ZhongHua (Jung Hua) Road.

Zhong Xiao Night Market - located south
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