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As the new year approaches, exciting festive activities are kicking off all around! If you love the blend of history and innovation in Tainan but are tired of the usual city attractions and popular shops, consider attending the annual world-famous “Yanshui Beehive Fireworks” and “Yuejin Port Lantern Festival.” Alternatively, plan a one-day trip focusing on Yanshui and Xinying in Tainan, exploring old streets, enjoying delicious food, and visiting historical sites to experience the lively local charm and welcome 2024 with good fortune!

Tainan One-Day Tour – Must-Visit Tainan Attractions in Yanshui

Yuejin Port Waterfront Park 月津港親水公園

Attracting large crowds every Lantern Festival, the “Yuejin Port Waterfront Park” features the “Shuiyue Bridge” composed of arched bridges, the bike-friendly “Yuejin Cycling Path,” the crescent-shaped “Qu Bridge,” and the uniquely designed semi-circular “Guyu Bridge.” Some describe the beauty of Yuejin Port Waterfront Park as akin to a young girl living in the countryside—gentle and elegant, with different charms during the day and night.

Yanshui Jiangnan Old Street 橋南老街

Located by the Yuejin Port, “Yanshui Jiangnan Old Street” stretches about 400 meters. It was a key transportation route during the Qing Dynasty and one of the busiest streets. The old street features traditional Minnan three-section compound buildings, which still retain their rustic and tranquil alleyways. Each year, lanterns from the Yuejin Port Lantern Festival extend to Jiangnan Old Street, recreating the bustling scenes of the past. Here, you can also try local delicacies like “Huxu Pig Head Rice” and “Yan Qingan Yanshui Noodles.”

Address｜Jiangnan Street, Yanshui District, Tainan City
FB｜Yanshui Jiangnan Old Street

Yanshui Pan-Fried Buns 鹽水煎包

Freshly made, fried, and sold on the spot! With over 50 years of history, “Yanshui Pan-Fried Buns” sells bamboo shoots and pork buns, peanut buns, fried red bean buns, sweet rolls, and large pancakes. A long queue forms as soon as they open. Their buns have a unique texture, derived from improved Shandong pancakes, with a crispy golden crust ensuring a thick and chewy outer layer. Both sweet and savory options have their fans, making these buns a must-try snack in Yanshui.

Address｜Intersection of Zhaoqin Road and Zhongzheng Road, Yanshui District, Tainan City
Phone｜0956 653 300
Hours｜14:00-18:00
FB｜Yanshui Pan-Fried Buns

Yinfeng Ice Room 銀鋒冰果室

Nicknamed the “Matchmaker of the Food World,” “Yinfeng Ice Room” was historically a popular dating spot in Yanshui. Many elders still consider their Red Bean Milk Ice with Egg Yolk as a symbol of matchmaking. The shop offers ice and juice items, with popular choices including the aforementioned ice dish and the pure, undiluted papaya milk and watermelon lemon juice, ensuring a taste of genuine ingredients in every bite.

Address｜No. 1, Zhongshan Road, Yanshui District, Tainan City
Phone｜06 652 2202
Hours｜10:30-22:00

Tainan One-Day Tour – Must-Visit Tainan Attractions in Xinying

Xinying Railway Landscape Park 新營鐵道地景公園

As the sugar industry declined, Tainan’s government transformed the Xinying Sugar Factory area into the “Xinying Railway Landscape Park,” with winding tracks paving the grounds. The park retains old trees, factory buildings, warehouses, railways, and cement fences, adding three hectares of green space and a kilometer-long leisure path. Each point in the park has detailed introductions, offering an educational and enjoyable experience. Walking through the park gives a sense of returning to Xinying’s prosperous past.

Address｜No. 57, Xinjing Road, Xinying District, Tainan City

San Yi and Ming Garden 弎弌和茗園

Built in Showa 11 by civil contractor Mr. Honda Sanyi, the “Honda Sanyi House” later became an official residence of the Xinying County Government and is now an art and cultural space known as “San Yi and Ming Garden,” promoting tea culture and various lectures. The building primarily uses cypress wood, emitting a distinct aroma. Visitors must remove their shoes and wear socks inside to protect the ancient floors. Experiencing tea ceremonies and enjoying snacks on the tatami mats makes this a popular IG check-in spot in Yanshui.

Address｜No. 39, Datong Road, Xinying District, Tainan City
Phone｜06 632 0586
Hours｜11:00-19:00 (Closed Mon-Tue)
FB｜San Yi and Ming Garden “Honda Sanyi House”

Xinying Art Park 新營美術園區

Located beside the Jianan Irrigation System, the “Xinying Art Park” embraces the concept of the city as an art museum, inviting visitors to explore art spaces. The city government invited artist B. Duck to create works for the park, incorporating signature elements like desk and chair sculptures. The park features a colorful corridor and various interactive installations, making it a great place for photography and strolls, loved by both adults and children.

Address｜No. 139, Section 1, Gongyuan Road, Xinying District, Tainan City
Phone｜06 632 2231
FB｜Xinying Art Park – Childhood Fantasies

Huaweixiang Duck Meat Soup 華味香鴨肉羹

What to eat in Xinying? Renowned as the origin of Taiwan’s duck meat soup, “Huaweixiang Duck Meat Soup” is a must-try for many visitors to Tainan. The shop offers various duck dishes like duck noodle soup, duck meat rice, duck noodles, duck oil fried rice, and duck-flavored radish cake. The rich and fragrant sauce, especially when paired with tender sliced duck meat, evokes nostalgic memories, which explains why it has been popular for eighty years.

Address｜No. 474, Section 2, Xinjing Road, Xinying District, Tainan City
Phone｜06 656 5252
Hours｜10:00-20:30
FB｜Original Taiwan Duck Meat Soup·80 Years in Xinying·Huaweixiang Duck Meat Soup

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