Shengjian New Village｜Old Dormitory X Youth Innovation Base × Taichung's Trendiest Cultural Creative Settlement

Attractions / Taichung Attractions

Hidden beside Qinmei Green Garden Path, 【Shengjian New Village】 is an old dormitory settlement with over half a century of history. Originally serving as employee quarters for the Taiwan Provincial Government Audit Office, it remained vacant for years after government agencies relocated. Now, under Taichung City Government's revitalization and regeneration plan, it has successfully transformed into Taichung's most popularyouth entrepreneurship base and cultural creative settlement.

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Old Building Renovation × Youth Entrepreneurship × Urban Creative Experimental Ground

Although Shengjian New Village covers only0.52hectares, it brings together dozens of specialty brands and creative shops. From cultural handcrafts, independent bookstores, select goods stores, illustration, and design brands, to coffee desserts and handmade beverages, each small shop carries the passion and ingenuity of entrepreneurial youth.

This place is not just a market, but more like a slow-living experimental ground in the city. The old buildings are filled with traces of time, while the creativity of the new generation shines brightly in these spaces.

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Cultural Creative Corridor × Extended Scenery of the Green Garden Living Circle

Shengjian New Village connects with 【Qinmei Green Garden Path】, 【National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts】 and 【Calligraphy Greenway】, forming**"Taichung Garden Path Cultural Creative Industry Corridor"**. Here you can walk to various major cultural and artistic landmarks, making it the preferred destination for literary youth travelers, couple dates, and family trips.

Weekends also feature irregular themed markets and civic cultural activities, making the entire district full of surprises - one visit is hardly enough!

 

 

Recommended Itinerary: Half-Day Literary Stroll Route

If you only have half a day, you can enjoy it this way:

• Morning: Take photos at 【Calligraphy Square】, walk along Calligraphy Greenway

• Lunch: Choose any popular restaurant at Qinmei Green Garden Path

• Afternoon: Stroll to 【Shengjian New Village】 → browse markets, buy handcrafts, drink coffee

• If time permits, you can extend to 【Taichung Literature Museum】 or 【Fifth Market】 to experience local life
  
   

 

Chartered Car Recommendation × Easy City Hotspot Tour for Independent Travelers

For first-time visitors to Taichung or travelers with families, arranging 【Taichung City Chartered Car Service】 is the most relaxing and time-saving option. Recommended connecting routes are as follows:

Cultural Creative Light Travel One-Day Tour:

• Depart from Taichung Railway Station/HSR → Shengjian New Village

• Then visit Calligraphy Greenway → Fourth Credit Cooperative Desserts → Taichung Literature Museum

• Can extend to Imperial Sugar Factory or Miyahara in the East District, ending with delicious food and souvenir shopping!

 

Images and text from:(Taichung Tourism Website Taichung Tourism - photos and partial text copyright belongs to original authors)

 

Benefits of Chartered Car Tourism

1. Flexible Itinerary, Arranged at Will

   • Compared to public transportation or self-driving, chartered cars allow travelers tofreely decide on destinations, stay duration, and itinerary order.

   • Not restricted by bus or train schedules, making travel more flexible.
      

2. Professional Drivers, No Need to Worry About Transportation

   • Drivers familiar with local traffic conditions can plan optimal routes, avoiding traffic jams and detours.

   • No need to worry about parking, drivers will arrange suitable pick-up and drop-off points.
      

3. Suitable for Families, Elderly, and Group Travel

   • Eliminates the hassle of carrying luggage and transferring transportation, suitable for family trips with children and elderly.

   • Multiple vehicle options available,5-seater,7-seater,9-seater can be flexibly arranged according to travel group size.
      

4. Comfortable and Safe, Enhancing Travel Quality

   • Private chartered cars ensure a clean and tidy interior environment, providing a more comfortable riding experience.

   • You can rest and recharge at any time during the journey,avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel.