Taichung is the third largest city in Taiwan and is located in the heart of the island. Many convenient forms of transportation, along with fine weather, which is pleasant and sunny throughout the year, make Taichung a highly desirable place to live. This well-known city boasts central Taiwan's largest national science and fine arts museums, which complemented by frequent art and music festivals, cements Taichung's reputation as a leading center of learning and culture. Taichung is also a hotspot destination for tourists from around the world with nearby sightseeing spots such as Sun-Moon Lake ( 日月潭 ), Xitou ( 溪頭 ), Hehuan Mountain ( 合歡山 ), and Alishan ( 阿里山 ), all of which are easily accessible from Taichung's central location. Thus, from any angle one looks at Taichung, it is Taiwan's most attractive place to study and travel.