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, …

Tainan has always been an important city rich in cultural heritage. In addition to its delicious street food, it boasts numerous breathtaking temple structures. If you love appreciating temple art, you can’t miss these six must-visit temples in Tainan. Each temple has its unique features, from the majestic Buddha statues and the spectacular eighteen levels of hell to the fusion …

Tainan Night Market – Dadong Night Market The latest news from Tainan Night Market should be the split of Dadong Night Market into Dadong East and Dadong Night Market! The old slogan “Da Da Wu Hua Da Wu Hua” is no longer applicable… However, whether it’s Dadong Night Market or Dadong East Night Market, both are located in the East District of …

Our team has gathered 9 attractions in Tainan, showcasing unique landscapes such as ancient salt fields, exotic water cities, vibrant installation art, and strolls bathed in the romantic glow of the sunset sea breeze. Tainan is renowned as a culinary capital, but in recent years, it has also been devoted to developing tourism and preserving ecological environments. The natural beauty of the coastal areas and …

3 Water-based Attractions in Tainan You Probably Didn’t Know About  @taiwanscene Taiwan’s oldest city and urban area, Tainan, located in the country’s southwest, is a destination known for its many temples, sweet local food and culture. However, did you know that it has a variety of water-based attractions that tourists would be foolish to miss out on? From unique hot …

On June 30th 2013, the Hayashi Department Store(林百貨), the largest of Tainan’s old building’s, was opened for tours after refurbishment. Crowds lined up from 7 am until the afternoon to enter the “five story building” (五棧樓仔) built in 1932 during the Japanese Colonial Time. It was a very busy part of Tainan, but after the end of the Japanese Colonial …

Shennong Street (神農街) was the entrance to the Tainan Five Channels area important river ports from the Qing Dynasty. Merchants at the time would all enter Tainan through this street, making it the busiest district. However, a century of evolution has transformed the original river port into a city road. While the street was formerly in decline due to being …

Behind the Matsu Temple, the fort was a stronghold of Dutch power until its capture by Koxinga in 1661 after a nine-month battle. In Kangxi Emperor’s regime of Qing Dynasty, Taiwan was included in the empire that the political center was transferred to Tainan City, causing the decline of the Fort. The red bricks of the Fort have been taken …

To the right of the Anping Fort entrance you’ll find some of the oldest streets in Taiwan. Anping Old Street (安平老街) was the first street in Taiwan to be given a name. More than 300 years ago this was the first street built by the Dutch in Anping. In the early days, the street was built solely for pedestrians and …

If you are a historic buff as well as a hipster, you can’t miss the museums when visiting Tainan. There are some museums in Tainan, and among them, the top choice museum is National Museum of Taiwanese Literature(國立台灣文學館). The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL), founded on October 17th,2003, is the first national museum dedicated to the literary arts. The museum …