You’ve never heard of Taichung, but it’s the 2nd largest city in Taiwan (2.86 million+).

Home of Giant Bicycles.

AND Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), the world’s largest semiconductor foundry.

It’s no magnet for tourists.

But I really enjoyed the National Museum of Natural Science. First class.

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts is equally well presented, but I’m much less into art.

More interesting than both, for me, is this quirky candy / ice cream shop called Miyahara. A historic building transformed into a luxurious dessert and souvenir store with a Harry Potter-esque interior. 

Though an urban sprawl, here and there are some interesting architectural treats.

Train station, for example.

SOME green space. Not as much as I would like.

There are some interesting attractions outside the city, but I found public transportation not nearly as convenient as in Taipei.