Rainbow Village

/ 林瑜庭
In an old veteran village, one veteran single handed painted his village in colors. The village gain reputation over the internet via social media, it became the Rainbow Village we recognize today. An alley 150 meters long, from ceiling to the wall, from the pavement to the mailboxes, Mr. Huang creates colorful stripes and pictures. It may not seem very professional at first, but it is alive, vivid and joyful. It has become the hottest photo shooting.
※Reminder: There are residences still inhabiting the village. Please keep your voices down at all times. Please do not take any souvenirs and do not leave behind any trash.
Huang Yongfu is a resident since the early days of this village. He is the man behind this all these colorful creations. He single-handedly painted the walls, doors, and the roads throughout the area with a vibrant colors and cute pictures, which has gained the nickname of Rainbow Grandpa. He humble suggested all these paintings are just a hobby. The ideas came from the news, local surroundings, tourist and random ideas. Never has he expected the paintings to become popular. The pictures include cartoons, celebrities, or quotes.
The Rainbow Village welcomes donation for the paints. All donations will be recorded.
※Reminder: There are residences still inhabiting the village. Please keep your voices down at all times. Please do not take any souvenirs and do not leave behind any trash.
Huang Yongfu is a resident since the early days of this village. He is the man behind this all these colorful creations. He single-handedly painted the walls, doors, and the roads throughout the area with a vibrant colors and cute pictures, which has gained the nickname of Rainbow Grandpa. He humble suggested all these paintings are just a hobby. The ideas came from the news, local surroundings, tourist and random ideas. Never has he expected the paintings to become popular. The pictures include cartoons, celebrities, or quotes.
The Rainbow Village welcomes donation for the paints. All donations will be recorded.
Transit:
TAICHUNG THSR STATION TO RAINBOW VILLAGE
By Taxi: 160-200NTD.
By Bus: Bus #26-70-99, direction Lingtung University. Stop Nantun Tongan House (南屯同安厝)(it should be the 10th stop from the THSR station). Then walk about 240m along Lane 19, Zhongyong Rd.
– TAICHUNG MAIN RAILWAY STATION TO RAINBOW VILLAGE
By Taxi: t 260-300NTD.
By Bus: Bus #27-29-30-40, direction Lingtung University. Stop Lingtung University (嶺東科技大學(嶺東路)). Then walk about 400m to the south along Lingtung Rd. (see photo below). You will see the village on the right. Also, bus #56 and #89, that start their route at the north side of Lingtung University (Yongchun Road), can be ridden to reach the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in the city center.