Taiwan's second largest city; Taichung enjoys a mild year-round climate with an average temperature of 22.4 degrees centigrade.Taichung has saved many of the city's historic sites and retains the original "chessboard" street plan from the Japanese era. Among the many sites of interest in the city are the200-year-old Lecheng Temple, the ornate and much-visited Chenghuang Temple, and the three-hall style Wanhe Temple. In addition to historic attractions, Taichung also offers plenty to satisfy one's thirst for the arts, culture and learning, including the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and TaichungCity Cultural Affairs Bureau. Rich, vibrant, and grand, Kaohsiung is the lesser known travel destination most people overlook in favour of the capital. But beneath the cover of this sleepy seaside city lies a treasure trove of undiscovered gems.