Rainbow military housing－Taichung Tourism

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The rainbow military housing is in Nantun, Taichung. One of the retired soldiers paints on the wall with paints. However, the housing is facing problem of dismantling for the government’s city plan. There are over 3 thousands of people supporting the rainbow military housing in only 2 days. The retired soldiers started to paint since September, 2008. He paints his dream out on the wall and brings a new life to the military housing. As a result, many people call him Grandpa Rainbow. The spot attracts many people on weekends. The city government declared that the painting is worth to preserve and they will modify their city plan.

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Address: Ln. 56, Chun’an Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City

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342AllisonG
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Friends getaway
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Trip Type:
Family
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Trip Type:
Family
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Trip Type:
Couples
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2019-05
We were driving back to Taichung city, having spent 7 glorious days on a self-driving trip around Taichung. Stopped by the Rainbow Village. We parked on a side street nearby and walked to the...
AndrewH6332
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Most Colorful Neighbourhood
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Amazing, colorful and artistic testimony of an old man who single handedly painted every wall, floor, door etc etc in this small little neighborhood. Getting there can be a bit tricky because it is...