From Chinese New Year until October of 2010, the Taichung City Free Bus program offered 42 tours every Sunday and on some Saturdays. Those wanting to explore Taichung no longer needed to worry about planning itineraries or spending too much money. Simply register for one of the four tours--"Ecology Tour", "Sweet Winery Tour", "Traditional Art & Cuisine Tour", and "Starry Night Tour"--and visit all the great scenic spots that Greater Taichung has to offer between spring and autumn.

Whether this will be offered in coming years is uncertain, but the tours themselves are well thought out and even if you need to do these tours on your own, it is still worthwhile.  To find out about whether the program is operational at the time you are reading this, call (04) 2380-0592, (04) 2382-0259 or (04) 2382-0259.

"Traditional Art & Cuisine Tour":

Shigang Dam--Fengyuan Lacquer Art Museum--Fengyuan Miao Dong Market--Houzhuang Old Street--Chen A-Liang Farm DIY Crafts--Ha Fishing Wharf--Maple Community.