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MJL Says: Changhua is best known for its landmark statue of the Buddha. At 26 metres tall, the statue sits atop Bagua Mountain overlooking the city.
Mt. Pakuashan (chinese: ¤K¨ö¤s°ê®a·´º°Ï)
sunnywong Says: Mt. Pakuashan (The Eight Diagrams Mountain), a scenery area located in Chang-hua town. It is famous with the huge buddha statue.
yatingchen Says: Tien-Wei, my hometown is flower country. The most local people plant flowers and trees for life. The flowers that you see in Jian-Kuao Flower Market in Taipei city are originally right from Tien-Wei. Flower farms especially their lights at night attract tourists very much....
sunnywong Says: The well built one half outside of the house because at the old timer it can serve the thirsty visitors passby. This is a typical construction design at Lukang old houses.
New Baikuo Shan Amusement Park (·s¦ÊªG¤s¹C¼Ö°Ï)
sunnywong Says: The park is one of the tablelands of Pakuashan (The Eight Diagrams Mountain), There are facilities of B.B.Q. site, Mountain training plant, Electric Amusement Area, European-style Flower Garden, Lovely Animals Area, The Ecosystem of Ocean Animals, Arboretum and Rainbow show...
Wenwu Temple (chinese: ¤åªZ¼q)
sunnywong Says: Lugang Wenkai School is right the Wenchang Emperor Shrine to be called Wentsz (Civil Shrine) for short, also called Wumyau (Military Temple). It's the place of origin of culture and education in Lugang. Such architecture built on the functions of the school, the shrine and...
Tyanhou Temple (chinese: ¤Ñ¦Z®c)
sunnywong Says: Lugang Tyanhou Temple was built in the 3rd year of Yungjeng in Ching dynasty, dedicated to Madzu. It's said that General Shi Lang brought the Madzu's statue when he attacked Taiwan. The statue was remained in Lugang afterward. The represent outlooks of the temple was rebuilt...
Taiwan Folk Village (chinese: ¥xÆW¥Á«U§ø)
sunnywong Says: It's a large scale of multiplex holiday resort with sorts of subject parks. It includes mountain forest scenery area; Natural education area of various animals and plants; Taiwanese Area of yesterday displaying Taiwanese traditional relics and folk custom arts; the thrilling...
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Ah Chan Meat Ball: Taiwan Changhua Meat Ball
limkahwan Says: This paticulars local delicacy is very famous for more than 50 yrs. There are a few stores selling the same dish, but this store is the original. Selling TWD35.00 each. It is made of Sweet potatoes warp with meat, steam it then deep fried. This Meat Balls is the only dish...
Yi-Cafe' (Yuan-Lin branch): Economical coffehouse
yatingchen Says: Yi-Cafe' is chain stories. It's quite common in Taipei like Starbucks and Dante. The prices are good, but the atmosphere is just ok. However, when you just want to take a short break, it's a good place to spend 10-30 Mins.
Wei Egg Pan Cake: The taste of memory from childhood
yatingchen Says: Wei egg pan cake is really very very delicious. A bite is full of egg smell. It has kept its simple taste over decades and is part of my childood's memory. Pan cake each plate costs 15 NTD only. Soya bean milch is pure and costs 10 NTD each cup. Economical, but are one of...
Casa Minierva: Best Sandwiches Around
PuppetMatt Says: Quality - best word to describe it. Changhua is a small city and it is often difficult to find good quality food in the city. The best place in the city (in my opinion) is Casa Minierva. The sandwiches are incredibly delicious (I find myself craving them sometimes during the...
Kurtdhis Says: ; Hours: 8 pm-about 2-3 am; (opens 10 am Sat/Sun)Situated in a lane just off San Min Road, Sportsman's is the latest addition to Changhua's nightlife. The interior is roomy and comfortable with plenty of seating, either at the bar counter or on sofas and armchairs. A welcome...
New York Pub: Nightlife in Chang-hua
Kurtdhis Says: Your hosts Joe & Vinny make the New York Pub one of the nicest placest to visit. If you are a "waigoran" (foreigner) pop in for a snack and a few drinks, you will feel right at home.Brothers Joe and Vincent Wu established the New York Pub on Valentines Day (February 14),...
Kurtdhis Says: UB 40's is the local watering hole for most foreigners and a large group can be found partying into the early hours of the morning. Wednsday evenings is "Waigoran" (Foreigner) nights where drinks are priced 2 for 1.There is also a live band that plays on Wednsday,Friday &...
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When shopping in Taiwan, the cheapest and better department store to visit is definately Carrefor. They sell really fresh produce an are also the most organised and cheapest and cleanest.
SHOPPING TIPS
* Shops are open seven days a week, from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm.Large shopping centers may stay open to 9:00 pm and offer more Westernized ambiance. Night markets usually begin their business at twilight.
* For foreign buyers, the safest places to shop are those shops designated by the Taiwanese Tourism Administration, where one can always feel at ease about the price and quality of goods and can find a money changing desks. Anyone who wishes to try bargaining with vendors had better change his money in advance.
* Keep all receipts in case you might want to return or exchange your purchases. Bargaining is only possible with private vendors in street stalls, who don't usually agree to refunds or exchanges.
What to buy: Shopping centers are large and comfortable and offer a full range of commodities, Chinese or foreign brands, from cosmetics, daily-use articles, garments and home electric appliances to self-service corners. They also have restaurants and coffee bars attached. Each shopping center has a commercial area nearby.
Carrefor is an all in one store. Each Carrefor store comprises of about five different levels ranging from household appliances, right through to clothing and automotive accessories.
What to pay: A months worth of groceries can cost as little as 5 000 Taiwanese dollars.(143 US Dollars)
Updated Jan 11, 2003
Address: In every city there is a Carrefor store
the two old railway engines in Changhua
slychen Says: placed in the fan-shaped garage. They always appear in the rail festival. check my fan-shaped garage tip for direction.
fan-shaped garage for train cars in Changhua
slychen Says: This is still working. Check it out if you go passing by Changhua and are interested in trains. This garage is on the other side of railtrack. Get off the Changhua train station. Turn left and walk until you see an underground expressway through the railtrack in you left...
yatingchen Says: Yuan-Lin is the biggest town in Changhua. Kuang-Min street is the best shopping area in Yuan-Lin. When I studied in Yuan-Lin Junior High School, the streets I walked already over hundreds times. Fashion comes and goes, it's never boring there.
yatingchen Says: After visiting traditional markets you will see the local life. Bei-Tou traditional market is shopping center for mothers in the morning. Fresh vegetable, fruit and fish are waiting for you to take home...
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Changhua is known as "the grain store of Taiwan." Surrounded by mountains to the north, south and east, the city faces the Taiwan Straits to the west. The area enjoys a mild climate with adequate...
This is the biggest Buddha in Taiwan. This Buddha is 22 METER IN HEIGHT sitting on a small hill called Baguashan Changhua. Take a bus from Tainan Bus station to Changhua station and take a taxi, just...
Changhua, my hometown where I grew up!!
1-2 centuries ago Lu-Gang was very prosperous. "Lu" means deers and "Gang" port in Mandarin. Ma-Zhu in Chinese culture is famous for being God who protects sailors' security and leads them way home...
Changhua...a place, do i like?!
My grandmother was born here in this little town with about 20,000 in population. I was here 15 years ago when I was small and my sister was just a cute little baby. If you ask me, do I like this...
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