Local Exploration
Local Exploration
Located in central Taiwan, the Asia University Museum of Modern Art (Asia Modern) is more than a museum — it is a starting point for discovering the cultural landscape of the region.
Through our Local Exploration section, we invite you to explore the art spaces, cultural institutions, and distinctive local venues across Taichung, Changhua, and Nantou, weaving together an aesthetic map of central Taiwan that connects art, people, and place.
Visual Map
A concise illustrated map presents the major art and cultural venues of central Taiwan, divided into three main regions — Taichung, Changhua, and Nantou.
This visual guide allows visitors to easily locate museums and cultural sites, helping them design their own art journey through the heart of Taiwan.
Museums & Cultural Venues Guide
Taichung City
Art
●National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
●Museum of Fiber Arts, Taichung
●National Taiwan Museum of Comics
Culture
●Taichung Cultural and Creative Industries Park
●National Museum of Natural Science
●Taiwan Modern Music Box Museum
Local Attractions
●Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Gardens
Changhua County
Art
●Wu Tsao-Hsu Calligraphy Museum
Culture
●National Changhua Living Art Center
●Changhuahsien 228 Incident and Human Rights Memorial Museum
●Changhuahsien Local Cultural Museum
●Changhua Indigenous Peoples Activity Center
Local Attractions
Nantou County
Art
Culture
●Muh Sheng Museum of Entomology
●Checheng Logging Exhibition Hall
Suggested Itineraries
Asia Modern One-Day Trip｜A Dialogue Between Art and Culture
For travelers who wish to explore Wufeng and the art scene of central Taiwan in depth.
Morning
10:30｜Asia University Museum of Modern Art — Tadao Ando architecture × special exhibition
12:00｜Guangfu Village / Wufeng Farmers’ Association Café — local cuisine, Taiwanese flavors
Afternoon
13:30｜Lin Hsien-Tang Museum — explore historical architecture and heritage
15:00｜National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts / CMP Block Museum / Calligraphy Greenway — urban art walk
18:30｜Hanxi Night Market — a favorite local spot for Taichung foodies
Tips:
・Shuttle routes available from Taichung Station and HSR Wuri Station
・Shop for creative souvenirs at AM Art Shop or local products at Wufeng Farmers’ Association
Asia Modern Two-Day Trip｜Exploring Central Taiwan in Depth
For travelers interested in art, architecture, culture, and natural scenery — ideal for families, friends, or small groups seeking a balance of creativity, flavor, and relaxation.
Day 1｜Taichung
10:30｜Asia University Museum of Modern Art — landmark architecture × photo hotspot
12:30｜CMP Green Park Lane — lunch and urban vibes
14:30｜CMP Block Museum / Calligraphy Greenway — creative walk ／ or National Museum of Natural Science — science × culture × ecology
18:30｜Fengjia or Yizhong Street Night Market — experience Taichung’s night market culture
Overnight: Taichung City
Day 2｜Changhua + Nantou
09:30｜Changhua County Art Museum — local exhibitions
11:00｜Lukang Old Street + Folk Arts Museum — crafts × heritage × street food
12:30｜Lukang lunch — try steamed buns & ox-tongue biscuits
14:30｜Yu-Hsiu Museum of Art (Caotun, Nantou) — contemporary art in nature ／ or Musheng Insect Museum (Puli) — world-class butterfly and insect collections
17:00｜Dinner in Puli → Return to Taichung or Changhua
