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???? Tour Highlights

★ Make your own traditional Taiwanese sun cakes and take home six fresh, warm pastries in a beautifully designed gift box—crafted inside a heritage building full of charm and history!

★ Explore Taichung Old Town through all five senses in a journey that blends knowledge and emotion. Discover the hidden side of “Little Kyoto” in central Taiwan, and connect with our seasoned local guide for an authentic deep-dive into stories you won’t find in guidebooks.

★ Led by passionate, professional guides from diverse industries who are deeply rooted in the local culture. Meet people, expand your social network, and see how every storyteller brings their unique perspective to life in the heart of Taichung.

????️ Itinerary Overview

???? Stop 1: 1909 Chuan An Tang Sun Cake Museum
What kind of legendary figure could build such a magnificent private residence in the same architectural style as the train station? Discover the rich history of Taiwanese pastry culture and see how a century-old building was transformed into a vibrant museum.
✨ Includes a hands-on Sun Cake making workshop and guided tour of the museum.

????‍♂️ Afterward, we begin our walking tour of Taichung’s historic heart!

???? Stop 2: 1948 Herbal Alley (Qingcao Street)
Inspired by the god of medicine, Shennong, this hidden alleyway tells the story of herbal wisdom passed down for generations. Sip on a cup of dark herbal tea and taste the resilience and knowledge of the past century.

???? Stop 3: 2019 ASEAN Plaza
Once a bustling hub of commerce and entertainment, this area fell into decline after a tragic fire. How did it transform into today’s multicultural ASEAN Plaza? Let me share the story of its downfall and unexpected revival.

???? Stop 4: 1912 Green River (Lǜchuān)
Flowing gently through the city, this river carries the weight of Taichung’s history. But behind its beautiful appearance lies a forgotten nickname—“The Stinky Ditch.” How did this neglected stream become a local landmark again?

???? Stop 5: 1915 Sakura Bridge
With a name as romantic as “Sakura,” this bridge lies in quiet slumber through the seasons. Who erased its presence from the city’s memory—and why?

???? Stop 6: 1908 Xinsheng Bridge
This seemingly ordinary bridge is actually a century-old structure. Look closely and you'll find carvings revealing Taichung’s former identity as “Little Kyoto.” Who was this bridge built for, and what honored guests once crossed it?

???? Stop 7: 1927 Miyahara Eye Clinic
What do sweets have to do with an old eye clinic? Step into a magical world and discover how a building that once treated patients was reborn into a dessert paradise.

???? Final Stop: 1917 Taichung Railway Station
Built during the Meiji era, this historic train station tells the story of Taichung’s growth and transformation. See how the arrival of the railway changed the city's destiny forever.