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Heart of Taiwan Taichung is the hub that links between north and south Taiwan. It owns well climate and vast green place, and has been voted “the most suitable city for living”.   (Alias) Datun；Culture Town (Temperature) 23℃ (average) (Location) East Longitude: 120.4；North Latitude: 24.09 (Area) 163.4 square meters   Traffic As the central location of Taiwan, Taichung is a city developed with the growth of traffic between north and south. The High Speed Rail makes it possible to travel from Taichung to Taipei or Kaohsiung in less than 1 hour, and the Taiwan Railway Administration system still offers transportation for commuters. Taichung has the third large port in Taiwan and offers shipping routes all over the world. Airport in Taichung provides direct flights to Hong Kong and Okinawa, and regular flights of domestic lines. You can cross the straits to Hong Kong in about one hour, as the charter flight to main land China would also be possible.   8 Must-See Attractions in Taichung Below are selected attractions for your Taichung travel, including natural views, city spots, and cultural venues. Taichung City Government officially announces the top 8 Taichung attractions voted by Taichung citizens in 2008. 1. Taichung Metropolitan Park 2. Yizhong St. Business District 3. Da Keng Hiking Paths 4. Taichung Park 5. Wenhe Temple 6. Feng Chia Night Market 7. Parkway of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts 8. National Museum of Natural Science   Currency Exchange Rates For more Foreign Exchange Rates, please visit: http://www.xe.com/   Time Difference For foreign visitors, you may refer to the following link: http://www.worldtimezone.com/time/wtzresult.php?CiID=6744   Voltage 110V.AC/60 Cycle   Transportation THSR Taipei <-> Taichung   50-65 minutes Taichung <-> Kaohsiung  45-60 minutes   Railway Taipei <-> Taichung  2-3 hours (varied by the train type) Taichung <-> Kaohsiung  2.5-3 hours   Bus Taipei <-> Taichung  2.5-3 hours Taichung <-> Kaohsiung  3 hours   Emergency Contact Emergency Hotline: Police – dial 110 Ambulance – dial 119 You are suggested to call the 24-hour hotline for assistance at 0800-024-111 if you have any difficulty communicating with the office of 119 or 110 due to language barrier.   Travel services are able to be obtained as below: Toll Free Hotline: 0800-011765 (24-hour, service in Chinese, English and Japanese)   Taiwan Boulevard Visitor Information Center 2, Dacheng St., Central District, Taichung +886-4-2225-8988   Taichung Railway Station Visitor Information Center +886-4-2221-2126   Taichung International Airport Visitor Information Center +886-4-2615-5029   Changhua Train Station Visitor Information Center +886-4-7285-750   Taichung Tourism offers information for your Taichung vacation, and introduces attractions for your Taichung holiday. Taichung Tourism is your Taichung guide for selected hotels in Taichung; you may enjoy your Taichung trip and make hotel bookings before your Taichung tour.