Explore the magnificent art and architecture of the late Qing Dynasty when you visit the Taichung Folklore Park, which will take you on a fabulous journey into another, grander era. Make the park part of your must-see attractions list when you stay at one of the excellent luxury hotels in Taichung such as the Millennium Vee Hotel Taichung. Centrally located, this is an excellent Taichung hotel to base your stay in. Look forward to strolling amidst a landscaped garden that evokes elements from the Chinese district of Suzhou, famed for such attractions, when you visit the Taichung Folklore Park.
Graced with buildings that depict traditional Fukien architecture, it affords stunning backdrops for photographs, with the lotus pond, and the arch bridge and corridor being of special note. Spread over a 1.6 hectare space, the park is divided into three key sections. Within the Folk Art Hall, you will discover a charming little tea house that reveal the art and etiquette behind tea drinking. Folk Hall features the traditional trappings of a building’s interior. Lastly, the Folk Art Plaza showcases an intriguing traditional handicraft show that reveals the art of bamboo weaving, the artisanship of dough-figure-making, and the skill of making paper umbrellas. During holidays, the park comes alive with a range of activities and cultural shows that include a special musical performance with traditional Chinese instruments, lion and dragon dances and more.
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