Painted Regeneration
When in Taichung, indulge in the old-time glamour.
Aside from people, the most amazing thing you'd encounter on a trip is the deeper meaning and stories hidden behind those scenic spots. Many old houses record the details of the evolution of Taichung. Through color painting, those old houses are granted a new life to offer Taichung more new, fascinating stories. Rainbow Village was first launched by “Rainbow Grandpa”, Yong-Fu Huang: a long-time resident trying to keep the memory of the community by literally painting a rainbow fairyland. His unleashed creativity made the dream of the one-and-only Rainbow Village come true. The composition and concept of the painting are impressive and full of humanity, becoming an internet sensation; that attracts a huge crowd of tourists to come to visit. Ln. 56, Chun'an Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 408, Taiwan (R.O.C.) When you come to visit Zhonghe, Xinshe Malipu Leisure Farm is absolutely not to be missed. The colorful painted paths inside the area are full of village atmosphere, generating a totally different feel from other painted trails. The agricultural products and lifestyle peculiar to Xinshe are also well depicted in the paintings along the paths. By walking through the painted paths slowly and cozily, you'll get to see the well-preserved old houses, old trees, and to experience the distinctive Malipu as well. No.226, Sec. 4, Zhonghe St., Xinshe Dist., Taichung City 426, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Green Ray has four themes to further derive form: Green Awake, Memory Extension, Passion for Creation and Dreams Double Take. The progress of a city does not solely depend on how many luxury residences are built. Much concern is placed on how much (even tiny) blessings people living here could actually seize and feel. Starting with old allies, Green Ray aims to keep track of what the city has been through via the stories of local residents. Based on the four main themes, Green Ray amply enriches the city life. No.2-26, Zhongxing 1st Ln., West Dist., Taichung City 403, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Belonging to Dawn Group, the 4th Credit Union is the latest gorgeous result of an old house renovation, following the huge success of Miyahara. Located on Zhongshan Road, the stimulating 4th Credit Union gives the old house a new lease of life and skillfully blends the modern and the traditional. It also maintains the original design of the vault. Inside the store, the 4th Credit Union sells deserts (salted or sweet), mango shaved ice, super fengren shakes, etc. No.72, Zhongshan Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City 400, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Taichung Literary Park used to be the police dormitories during the Japanese- colonial period.. The City Government, having delved into its renovation project, constructed Taichung Literary Park, and then reshaped the dormitories into Taichung Literary Museum. Details of Taichung Literary Park such as Seed Literary Square, Taichung Park Arch and Literary Paths reveal the delicate design concept; featuring the initiation of the literacy of Taichung, walls full of calligraphy, poems and storytelling, tree-shadowed wall, etc. No.48, Lequn St., West Dist., Taichung City 403, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Miyahara is a brick building situated right by Luchuan and next to Taichung Railway Station, and invested by the Dawn Group. Preserving the brick walls and old archway of the building, Miyahara has built an arcade architecture complete with a nostalgic brick-and-wood roof. While walking inside the store, behold the high ceiling complemented by a library design to create an old-meets-new magical space. An old out-of-order well has been redesigned miraculously into a crystal donation box. No.20, Zhongshan Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City 400, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Rainbow Village
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