Donghai Arts Shopping District — Attraction in Taichung

The "Art Street" district is a true gem of Taichung which has a lot of potential. It's kind of a local secret and not nearly as famous as it might deserve, but that also makes it kind of extra cool. There's nothing else quite like this district that I've seen in Taiwan.

Located only 10km from downtown Taichung City, but definitely worth a visit to check out the art galleries, unusual shops, and nice restaurants there. It is walking distance (less than 1km) from Tunghai University and Tunghai Villa Night Market.

There are a couple bus lines that will drop you at either end of the main "Art Street" (Yishu Street). The best bus stop is the one on Guoji Street near the east end of Yishu Street. That end of Yishu Street, and of Yishu South Street and connecting cross streets, are where most of the businesses are located.

In my opinion the Arts District would be more successful with these five improvements: 1) better public parking since the streets are narrow and it is challenging to find street parking, 2) some time set aside for pedestrian-only activities such as a night market on Yishu Street at least one night a week, 3) improvements to the sidewalks with some restrictions on motorbike parking so they don’t block access to stores, 4) improved promotion for the district by the Taichung city government and/or business owners, so that the local shops and restaurants could attract more customers, and 5) some kind of support system to attract and retain artists and art galleries to enhance the “art” aspect of...

It's called Art Street, but that is all about it's art. I would call it "Food and clothes street". Expect to not being able to walk on sidewalk as there is scooters on, cars, flowers pot, fences or whatever can keep the place for themselves. Police works 3 months a year, or close to election, so people can park everywhere as long as they wish or drive wrong way. (its a...

This place has declined from what it once was. There is not much "art" as you would assume. It's more of a boutique shopping and eating area on a narrow one-way street. This place is best for going out for dinner at one of the little and cozy...