International Center

◎ Where is Taichung?

Taichung is a special municipality located in center-western Taiwan and has a population of over 2.7million people. The annual average temperature in Taichung is 73.4 ℉, with a pleasantly mild year-round climate.

It takes only 3 hours flight from Guam to Taiwan.

http://travel.taichung.gov.tw/en-us/Traffic/GettingHere

◎ How to get to China Medical University Hospital (CMUH)?

Taoyuan Metro (Taoyuan International Airport station) ←→ HSR (High Speed Rail) Taoyuan station (15mins) ←→ HSR Taichung station/New Wuri train station (40mins) ←→ Taxi ←→CMUH

◎ Contact Information

• International Center
• Tel：+886-4-22052121 ext. 12961~12964,+886-4-22256892
• Fax：+886-4-22259070
• E-mail： imc@tool.caaumed.org.tw
• Address：2 Yude Road., North District, Taichung City 40447, TAIWAN (R.O.C.)

◎ Taiwan China Medical University Hospital:A Most Convenient Location

CMUH is located in Taichung's North District, a central location with restaurants, shopping centers, parks, hotels, and transportation, all only an arm's length away. Only 15 minutes from Taichung Station and Taichung Park, CMUH is easily accessible for foreign travelers to visit.

Furthermore, when staying in one of the many hotels around CMUH, being close to the train station makes it easy to travel and explore the rest of Taiwan. Surrounding the hospital are a variety of restaurants that range from international fast food chains to more local Taiwanese cuisine to satisfy anyone's food craving.

Within a 5 minute walking distance is Yizhong Night Market, known for delicious street food and souvenir shopping, as well as Chung Yo Department Store for more high-end shopping needs. Additional attractions include Zhongzheng Park and Chung Shan Performance Hall, both across the street from the hospital. The hospital itself has two Starbucks coffee shops and 7-11 convenient stores, making it easy for travelers to get coffee, tea, meals, and snacks at any time of day. Many banks are close by for easy foreign currency exchange and ATMs are available in most of our building lobbies.

With everything at your fingertips here at CMUH, it is indeed a most convenient location!

◎ Come Discover Taichung While At Taiwan China Medical University Hospital

For all the travelers that come to CMUH, we want to introduce our city a little bit so that you know about all the things to do and try during your visit. Taichung is not as well known as Taipei, but is still just as exciting and fun!

Taichung, Taiwan, is located in central Taiwan and is the second largest city in Taiwan. Taichung has a pleasant climate and its own airport and harbor, making it a hot spot for traveling, sightseeing, and both indoor and outdoor activities.

According to Taichung's Tourism Bureau, the top 10 attractions in Taichung include

1. National Taichung Theater
2. Calligraphy Greenway
3. Dongfeng Bicycle Green Way Green Corridor
4. Feng Chia Night Market
5. Guguan Hot Spring
6. Gaomei Wetlands
7. Dajia Jenn Lann Temple
8. Taichung Park
9. Wufeng Lin Family Garden
10. Lishan Scenic Area

Food is also an important part of Taiwan and Taichung culture and must-eat foods include

1. Sun cakes
2. Thick noodle soup
3. Stinky tofu
4. Bubble tea
5. Spicy hot pot
6. Dajia taro

With so much to do, see, and eat in Taichung, one trip here is definitely not enough. As such, we look forward to seeing you multiple times in your attempt to check off every item on your Taichung must-do list!