DO
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts – This art museum is absolutely crammed with amazing stuff to see, and it’s absolutely free. Don’t miss it.
EAT
Arashi Braised Pork Specialty Restaurant – This restaurant in Taichung’s Second Market sells some seriously tasty pork.
Breakfast restaurant – If you’re in Taiwan, make sure you don’t skip breakfast. The breakfast restaurants here are all so good.
Chun Shui Tang – This place supposedly invented bubble tea, so it’s pretty much a must-try.
Fan Tuan – If you’re looking for a cheap, filling (and tasty!) breakfast, fan tuan is where it’s at.
Radish Cakes – You can find these radish cakes at the Second Market; they’re chewy, saucy, and delicious.
Taichung Meatballs – Taichung meatballs are a local specialty in which meatballs are served with a thick, chewy wrapper and a tasty white sauce.
Three Generations Noodles – Go to the Second Market and try these noodles. Trust me; just do it.
Uncle A-Dou’s Frozen Taro – This street food cart serves some very tasty old school Taiwanese desserts.