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.

Details

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

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24 Terrible
29 Poor
267 Average
580 Very Good
357 Excellent

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16 Business
265 Couples
157 Solo travel
344 Family
313 Friends getaway

e_moshun
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Far but worth it
2019-12
rainbow village is worth the day trip out of Taipei to see this cute little village and one man's attempt to save his home. Also can buy souvenirs here to help support the village.
Jose M
Trip Type:
Couples
Quirky & Cool
2019-12
Was not sure what to expect but pleasantly surprised by the small collection of colorful buildings. Backstory was intriguing and led to our curiosity. Glad we visited as the contrast of Rainbow...
MervynSkidmore
Trip Type:
Couples
Eh what? That's it?
2019-12
The story is nice therefore the 2 star review. Everything else, just no. There are a few small painted buildings, plenty of places to buy tat, and that's it. 10 minutes is loads of time here and not...
ricsonic
Trip Type:
Family
Taiwan takes care of their Heritage
2019-12
A retired military veteran had the idea to paint the whole village to save it from modernization. Notice the whole area is undergoing construction of high rise buildings. It is a good initiative to...
Roll_D_Dynzz
Trip Type:
Couples
Interesting Back story but not so Impreasive attraction
2019-11
If you're visiting Taichung you might as well drop by Raibow Village. It is free anyway. I wasnt so impressed with the attraction as it is basically a bunch of old houses with art. Any city can make...