Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port
The passenger center is at 9 Central 2nd Road, Section 1, Wuqi District and is served by bus routes 308, 310, 688, and 617.
Cruise planning
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Schedule note
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Taiwan
Port code
TWTXG
Coordinates
24.148, 120.674
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Taichung
Taichung’s cruise terminal is at Passenger Wharf 19 in coastal Wuqi, close to local port sights but well west of central Taichung.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Shuttle recommended
Can you explore independently?
Stay coastal for Wuqi Old Street, Mitsui Outlet Park, Taichung Aquarium, and Gaomei Wetlands, or commit to a planned vehicle trip into central Taichung.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port and Taichung City Tourism – Dynamic Coast Route 679.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Wharf 19 has a 273-metre passenger berth, terminal boarding bridges, and direct arrival and departure processing for ocean cruise ships.
Getting into town
Buses 308, 310, 688, and 617 serve the terminal; Shalu Station connects by a short walk and route 308, while HSR Taichung connects by route 617.
Port shuttle
Walk only for nearby Wuqi stops; use the scheduled port buses or a cruise transfer for central Taichung and protect time for the return through port security.
Taxi and local transport
A taxi is practical for Gaomei Wetlands, Wuqi Fishing Port, or a direct central-city circuit when the bus timetable does not fit the ship.
Airport and hotel transfers
The municipal 679 Taichung Dynamic Coast route links the passenger center with Taichung International Airport and coastal stops; confirm its cruise-day schedule.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port and Taichung City Tourism – Dynamic Coast Route 679.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port
The port page lists Wuqi Old Street at 0.9 km and Gaomei Wetlands at 6.3 km from the terminal.
Taichung City Tourism – Dynamic Coast Route 679
Route 679 links Taichung Harbor Passenger Service Center with Wuqi, Gaomei Wetland, Taichung Aquarium, and Taichung International Airport.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port and Taichung City Tourism – Dynamic Coast Route 679.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Wuqi Old Street, Mitsui Outlet Park Taichung Port, Taichung Aquarium, Wuqi Fishing Port, and Gaomei Wetlands are berth-matched anchors. Buses 308, 310, 688, and 617 serve the terminal; Shalu Station connects by a short walk and route 308, while HSR Taichung connects by route 617.
Long call
7+ hours
Wuqi Old Street, Mitsui Outlet Park Taichung Port, Taichung Aquarium, Wuqi Fishing Port, and Gaomei Wetlands are berth-matched anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port and Taichung City Tourism – Dynamic Coast Route 679.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
The terminal provides elevators, wheelchairs, and enclosed boarding bridges; distances to Gaomei and central Taichung still require accessible road transport.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port and Taichung City Tourism – Dynamic Coast Route 679.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port and Taichung City Tourism – Dynamic Coast Route 679.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Taichung port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Wharf 19 has a 273-metre passenger berth, terminal boarding bridges, and direct arrival and departure processing for ocean cruise ships.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Buses 308, 310, 688, and 617 serve the terminal; Shalu Station connects by a short walk and route 308, while HSR Taichung connects by route 617.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Walk only for nearby Wuqi stops; use the scheduled port buses or a cruise transfer for central Taichung and protect time for the return through port security. A taxi is practical for Gaomei Wetlands, Wuqi Fishing Port, or a direct central-city circuit when the bus timetable does not fit the ship.
Can I explore independently?
Stay coastal for Wuqi Old Street, Mitsui Outlet Park, Taichung Aquarium, and Gaomei Wetlands, or commit to a planned vehicle trip into central Taichung.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
The municipal 679 Taichung Dynamic Coast route links the passenger center with Taichung International Airport and coastal stops; confirm its cruise-day schedule.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Taichung Cruise Port and Taichung City Tourism – Dynamic Coast Route 679.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026
2 sources
Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Taichung
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Buses 308, 310, 688, and 617 serve the terminal; Shalu Station connects by a short walk and route 308, while HSR Taichung connects by route 617.
Arrival location reference
Taichung cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Wuqi Old Street
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
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Nature and park
Mitsui Outlet Park Taichung Port
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Treat this as a longer outing and protect the ship return with confirmed transport and a generous time margin.
Longer outing; confirmed transport recommended
Local landmark
Taichung Aquarium
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Treat this as a longer outing and protect the ship return with confirmed transport and a generous time margin.
Longer outing; confirmed transport recommended
Local landmark
Wuqi Fishing Port
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Treat this as a longer outing and protect the ship return with confirmed transport and a generous time margin.
Longer outing; confirmed transport recommended
Local landmark
Gaomei Wetlands
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Taichung. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary6 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Shore excursions in Taichung
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