Mid-Range Travel Guide: Taichung

Accommodation

$45-120 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, business hotels

Food & Dining

$25-55 per day

Mix of local restaurants, casual dining, some tourist-area eateries, occasional hotel breakfast

Transportation

$12-35 per day

Combination of public transport, taxis, ride-sharing apps, occasional day tour transport

Activities

$30-75 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, cultural experiences, some shopping

Eat at traditional breakfast shops and night markets instead of hotel restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use public buses and YouBike system instead of taxis for daily transport (usually 70-85% savings)

Visit temples, parks, and cultural districts which offer free exploration and authentic experiences

Shop at traditional markets and local stores rather than tourist shopping areas (generally 40-60% lower prices)

Book accommodation outside the central tourist zones for 25-40% savings while still having good transport links

Take advantage of free walking tours and self-guided temple circuits instead of paid group tours

Eat your main meal at lunch when many restaurants offer set menus at 30-50% less than dinner prices

Relying solely on taxis and ride-sharing instead of excellent public transport system (typically 3-5x more expensive)

Eating exclusively in tourist districts and hotel restaurants (usually 100-200% markup over local options)

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak seasons (often 50-100% higher rates than advance booking)