Rainbow Village
An 87-year-old retired veteran has covered every alley and lane of this military dependents' village with imaginative graffiti.…
Rainbow Village, Taichung · 大雄 汪 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Near Rainbow Village (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2695. Open in Google Maps
About Rainbow Village
An 87-year-old retired veteran has covered every alley and lane of this military dependents' village with imaginative graffiti. Bright rainbow-coloured lines and lively little animals fill the village with childlike charm and energy. Many young visitors come here to take photos.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Rainbow Village?
Near Rainbow Village (bus stop)
How long should I spend at Rainbow Village?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Rainbow Village.
Where is Rainbow Village?
Rainbow Village is in Taichung, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China.
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