OPEN HOUSE: Taichung Old House & Old Street Walk
OPEN HOUSE: Taichung Old House & Old Street Walk
Overview
A tour that combines a professional real estate viewing with a history and culture walk. A local guide takes you through century-old shophouses and historic buildings in Taichung's Central and West Districts. You can step inside old houses that are normally closed to the public and learn about Old Town lanes, architecture and local snacks.
Itinerary
Inside an old house → Shophouse architecture → Stories of Old Town lanes → Local snacks [weekend sessions only] → Interactive quiz
Schedule
Daily | Please sign up 3 to 5 days ahead
A. Weekday afternoon walk, 1:30 PM
Stroll the Old Town in the breeze and slip into its lanes,
then take in the old streets in the early evening. For guests who like a relaxed pace.
B. Weekend Foodie Plus sunset walk, 4:30 PM
An afternoon Old Town walk where locals and visitors explore together.
For guests who like back lanes and Southeast Asian markets and the international side of Old Town life.
A. Weekday afternoon walk, 1:30 PM
Stroll the Old Town in the breeze and slip into its lanes,
then take in the old streets in the early evening. For guests who like a relaxed pace.
B. Weekend Foodie Plus sunset walk, 4:30 PM
An afternoon Old Town walk where locals and visitors explore together.
For guests who like back lanes and Southeast Asian markets and the international side of Old Town life.
Duration
[Depends on the actual tour on the day]
Highlights
Inside an old house
A real estate agent takes you inside an old house
to see its space, design and signs of age up close.
Shophouse architecture
A professional local guide explains what makes the old street buildings special and how they changed over time.
Walk the old streets along the Lyuchuan and Liuchuan rivers and see how shophouses with red-brick arcades and Baroque-style facades sit alongside the modern city.
Stories of Old Town lanes
From boom to decline to revival, every lane in Taichung's Central District has its own memories.
Local snacks: weekend sessions only
The tour includes time to try long-established local food.
Your guide takes you to hidden places to eat
and tells you the history behind the snacks.
Interactive quiz
Fun activities and a quiz with prizes along the way.
Your guide asks questions about the Old Town during the tour,
and correct answers win a small souvenir (such as an old-house postcard).
A real estate agent takes you inside an old house
to see its space, design and signs of age up close.
Shophouse architecture
A professional local guide explains what makes the old street buildings special and how they changed over time.
Walk the old streets along the Lyuchuan and Liuchuan rivers and see how shophouses with red-brick arcades and Baroque-style facades sit alongside the modern city.
Stories of Old Town lanes
From boom to decline to revival, every lane in Taichung's Central District has its own memories.
Local snacks: weekend sessions only
The tour includes time to try long-established local food.
Your guide takes you to hidden places to eat
and tells you the history behind the snacks.
Interactive quiz
Fun activities and a quiz with prizes along the way.
Your guide asks questions about the Old Town during the tour,
and correct answers win a small souvenir (such as an old-house postcard).
Who it's for
[Runs with 1 or more sign-ups, up to 5 people]
1. Travelers interested in history, cultural spaces and everyday design, and people looking to buy or rent a home
2. People thinking of opening a shop or renting in the Old Town, foreigners starting a business or working here, digital nomads working remotely, and anyone looking to buy or sell property
3. Anyone who likes exploring old houses
4. Anyone who enjoys a slow walk through the Old Town
1. Travelers interested in history, cultural spaces and everyday design, and people looking to buy or rent a home
2. People thinking of opening a shop or renting in the Old Town, foreigners starting a business or working here, digital nomads working remotely, and anyone looking to buy or sell property
3. Anyone who likes exploring old houses
4. Anyone who enjoys a slow walk through the Old Town
Price
⭐︎ At the end of the tour, tip your guide based on how much you enjoyed it ⭐︎
[Suggested tips]
+ Good: NT$200 to 300
+ Loved it: NT$400 to 500
+ Beyond expectations and would recommend it: NT$500 or more
[Suggested tips]
+ Good: NT$200 to 300
+ Loved it: NT$400 to 500
+ Beyond expectations and would recommend it: NT$500 or more
How to join (choose a tour on the TC Time Walk website and fill in the sign-up form)
