Taichung, officially known as Taichung City, is a special municipality located in center-western Taiwan. Taichung has a population of over 2.7 million people, making it the third largest city on the island after New Taipei City and Kaohsiung. The city's motto is "economic, cultural and international city." It’s also a gateway for exploring the island’s mountainous interior, including nature areas like Sun Moon Lake, popular for boating and hiking.