Located in North District, Taichung City, Yizhong Street is one of the most representative commercial districts in Taichung.
Close to schools such as Taichung First Senior High School and National Taichung University of Science and Technology, the main customer base is students and young people. Yizhong Street Night Market, which is also very lively at night, has a variety of food stalls, from traditional snacks, such as: Hao Da Fried Chicken, Octopus Balls, and Chicken Feet Jelly, to new and creative dishes, with everything available.
Of course, besides enjoying the food at Yizhong Night Market, Yizhong Street is also lined with clothing stores and trendy brand stores, making it a great place for shopping and browsing.
Want to know what's fascinating about Yizhong Street? Then follow the editor to experience the must-eat foods, must-visit stores, surrounding attractions, and a complete travel guide of Yizhong Night Market!
Taichung Yizhong Commercial District | source:round TAIWANround official website
Founded in 1992, Chung Yo Department Store is a landmark department store in Taichung City.
It brings together many international boutiques, trendy clothing, and gourmet restaurants, as well as special themed events and art exhibition spaces.
Whether you want to shop, enjoy food, or appreciate art and culture, Chung Yo Department Store is the best choice.
Oh! By the way, Chung Yo Department Store also has 18 themed toilets, each with its own unique characteristics. It is one of the popular spots for people to check-in when they come to Taichung, which is very special. (laughs~)
Founded in 1915, Taichung First Senior High School, located in the Yizhong commercial district, was initiated by local gentry from the central region during the Japanese colonial period, including Lin Xiantang, Lin Lietang, and Gu Xianrong, who fought for and donated funds to establish the school. It is also a symbol of Taiwanese people striving for educational sovereignty.
Taichung First Senior High School still preserves the Red House built during the Japanese colonial period, witnessing the history of the school for a hundred years.
In short, Taichung First Senior High School is not only a milestone in Taiwan's educational history, but also a high-quality high school with excellent traditions and cultivating elites, and is also a very famous star school in Taichung.
Address: No. 2 Yucai Street, North District, Taichung City
Founded in 1935, the Taichung Broadcasting Bureau was also the starting point for the broadcasting industry in the central region of Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period.
With 94 windows of different shapes and a simple architectural style that combines Roman and Gothic elements, the biggest feature is that it can present various colors depending on the sunlight. It has always been a popular spot in Taichung for photography enthusiasts to take pictures.
The Taichung Broadcasting Bureau, which also witnessed the history of Taichung's broadcasting development, now holds sound installation art exhibitions, photography exhibitions, etc. from time to time, allowing you to experience a new sense of hearing and vision while feeling the historical sites.
Founded in 1903, Taichung Park covers an area of approximately 32,889 ping, making it the oldest park in Taichung City.
The Sun Moon Pavilion and Wangyue Pavilion in the park are representatives of the century-old monuments of Taichung Park, and the tree-lined paths around Sun Moon Lake, as well as boat rides on the lake, and a rich variety of parent-child recreational facilities are all great places for citizens and families to relax and play.
Okay, after talking about the surrounding attractions of the Yizhong commercial district, do you want to know what Yizhong Street food Dcard, and PTT netizens highly recommend?
In addition to the well-known Hao Da Fried Chicken, the Yizhong Street drink - Lao Lai Tea Stall, which originated in Taichung, and the super-popular Yizhong Street ice powder - Zhuang Dong's Lotus Root Starch Dessert, and the more common Yizhong Street hot pot, braised food, pasta, ramen, Korean cuisine and other more common food stores, the editor has also compiled a list of snacks that you must not miss when you come to Yizhong Street Night Market!
When you come to Yizhong Street, the must-eat food list that you absolutely cannot miss definitely cannot be without this "Yizhong Fengren Ice", which has been in business since 1946 and has been passed down for 3 generations, insisting on only selling one flavor of ice cream!
The classic combination consists of plum ice, honeyed red beans, and milk ice cream. This unique combination is rare in other places. It is a place often visited by students and tourists, and has become one of the representative foods when you come to the Taichung Yizhong commercial district.
Founded in 2001, Shangheyuan Braised Food is famous for its chicken feet jelly (chicken feet jelly), which is braised for 10 hours with more than 10 kinds of spices and soy sauce.
In addition, Shangheyuan Braised Food also sells high-quality flavored edamame that used to be only exported overseas, and the super-popular Shanghe Ice (green bean paste + kidney beans + red bean milk ice cream) in summer. It offers ice-cold braised food suitable for side dishes all year round, from bean curd sheets and chicken wings to various vegetables, each of which is carefully seasoned and makes people remember it, a whole large cabinet. It is a must-eat and must-buy snack when the editor goes to Yizhong Street, and it is also very suitable as a souvenir to take home!
Yizhong Handmade Stinky Tofu is famous for its crispy outer skin and tender inner texture, as well as its fragrant aroma. It uses a unique fermentation process and traditional hand-made techniques, paired with special sauces, which is sure to make people never forget the taste. Next time you come to Yizhong Street, why not try the Taichung's strongest stinky tofu, which is said to be worth queuing for even under the hot sun!
Also located next to Taichung Yizhong Street, and just opposite the Yizhong Handmade Stinky Tofu, "Fatty Chicken Nuggets" uses an exclusive seasoning and special frying techniques to make each piece of white and plump chicken nuggets crispy and juicy. It is also the editor's favorite. The editor personally recommends the hidden way of eating is one bite of stinky tofu, one bite of chicken nuggets, the taste is really great.
Taichung's "Riri Li Hai Pirate Rice Ball" is famous for its rich fillings and unique flavors. The simple rice ball is filled with pork chops, fried eggs, and spicy sausages, so that every bite is filled with the aroma of glutinous rice and the rich layers and moderately salty fillings, making people unforgettable after just one bite.
Currently, the store only sells three items: rice balls, sandwiches, and drinks, which is a good choice for breakfast and is a must-try local delicacy when you come to Taichung!
With a smooth texture and paired with fresh milk imported from New Zealand, and the "Fengwei Green Bean Milk", which insists on using natural ingredients and does not add any chemicals, is definitely a drink you can't miss when you come to Yizhong Street, and it is definitely your best companion to cool down.
, "Roadside Fried Shrimp Tempura" is famous for its juicy shrimp meat and crispy outer shell. The outer skin is thin and crispy, with a salty and peppery flavor, and the golden and crispy Japanese-style batter, with a rich taste and layers, makes people eat one after another. It is a highly popular and cost-effective Japanese cuisine in the Yizhong Street commercial district.
After reading the editor's compilation of the surrounding attractions of the Yizhong commercial district and the must-eat foods of Yizhong Street, I wonder if you are also eager to try and want to take a Yizhong Street food day trip, but are you afraid of transportation problems?
Don't worry! The transportation in the Yizhong commercial district is very convenient, whether you want to take a taxi, or want to use the one-day tour with a car rental service in Taichung attractions.
Because the Yizhong Street commercial district is located in the city center, it is only about a 10-minute drive from Taichung Railway Station!
Of course, you can also get there by public transportation. Just take the following bus routes to "Taichung University of Science and Technology Station" and get off, and you will be in the Yizhong Street commercial district!
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Address: Yizhong Street, North District, Taichung City
Business hours: 11:00 - 22:00 every day
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A: If you drive from Yizhong Street to Fengjia Night Market, the distance between the two places is about 26 kilometers, and the drive takes about 30-40 minutes.
But if you plan to take public transportation, you can first take a bus from Yizhong Street to Taichung Railway Station, and then transfer to bus No. 5, 25, or 33 from Taichung Railway Station to Fengjia Night Market. Because you need to transfer, the ride takes about 1 hour.
A: In fact, Yizhong Street Night Market and Fengjia Night Market are both famous night markets in Taichung, each with its own characteristics.
Yizhong Street mainly targets students as its customer base, with a wide selection of snacks and more affordable prices. It is located in the city center, so transportation is more convenient.
Fengjia Night Market is a must-visit night market for many out-of-town or foreign tourists when they come to Taichung. The area of Fengjia Night Market is relatively large, and it is more comfortable to visit. There are also many B&Bs nearby, and you can go back to the hotel to rest after you get tired of visiting.
Secretly, these two night markets are both must-visit night markets for the editor when visiting Taichung. For those who have not been there, it is recommended to choose according to your own preferences and experience the characteristics and charm of different night markets!
Of course, when you come to Taichung, there are not only night markets to visit, and you don't have to only stay in B&Bs or hotels. If you want to experience the most special travel itinerary in 2024, the editor recommends that you might as well have a special experience of food + camping accommodation!
Lazy versions of no-equipment camping and glamping can make you as convenient as staying in a hotel, and you don't need to bring anything!
What? You don't believe it? Then go to the "Camping Map" website to see what others have to say!
Extended reading: Taichung Camping Area Recommendation》37 Quality Camping Area Collection