Perhaps by staying here awhile I will find opportunities to explore more of this part of Taiwan and fill in some blank spots on my personal map. Moving here was a bit of a random decision but not completely without reason.
Going south 2 means I am giving up immediate access to westernized nightlife, international culture, and a much larger and more vibrant social scene in exchange for a more authentic experience at half the price.
One thing I immediately noticed about Zhongli is the vaguely more multicultural vibe. Walking around the area by the train station is like taking a step into another country entirely, a rare experience in Taiwan. The next thing I noticed is how sleazy the city is after dark. Zhongli has a rather well-deserved reputation for being a bit rough around the edges, to put it lightly.
The fact that some of these establishments exclusively feature Japanese signage suggests that this hunch is probably on the money. Finally, the night markets. I will save further observations and impressions for future posts. Update : check out scenes from everyday life in Zhongli for much more! Skip to Content. Highlights Regions Open Submenu.
Close Submenu. Open Submenu. View Image Details. Add the population of these two districts together and the total surpasses half a million. Zhongli is only rough around the edges by Taiwanese standards.
