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- Getting to Tainan
- Where to Stay in Tainan
- Central Tainan Attractions
- North and South District Sights
- Night Markets in Tainan
- Things to Do in Tainan’s Anping District
- Places to Visit in Annan District
- Tainan Day Trips
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From Taipei, the regular (TRA) train takes 3-4 hours, and seats can be reserved 2 weeks in advance. The TRA station is conveniently located in the Tainan city center, walking distance from the main sights. By taking the High Speed Rail to Tainan, you can get there in 1.5-2 hours, but it will cost around twice as much. You can order discounted HSR t...
There are loads of hotels and hostels to choose from in Tainan. Many of the hostels and budget hotels are in atmospheric old buildings. When I last visited, I stayed in the low-budget hotel Wabisabi (see on Booking / Agoda). My miniature room was in the Japanese worker’s dormitory style, like staying in a capsule hotel but facing a small courtyard....
Tainan City’s West Central District (中西區) can be considered the city center of modern-day Tainan. All the Tainan sights below are within walking distance of the Tainan Train Station (the TRA, or regular train station, not the HSR, or Tainan High Speed Rail station, which is a ways south of the city center). It would be too much to try to visit all ...
There are a few noteworthy Tainan attractions just north and south of West Central District, in North District (北區) and South District (南區). They can be added on to the above walking tour, if you’ve got time!
The night markets in Tainan work a little differently than night markets in Taipeior other cities in Taiwan. Each one has its own night, or a couple nights of the week, and some of the most famous food vendors move between them on each day of the week. There’s a common local saying to help you remember when to go where: 大大武花大花花 (大 for Ta-Tung on Mo...
You really can’t visit Tainan without spending a day in Anping District (安南區), even half a day, if you can! This historic district features the original Dutch Fortfrom when they colonized Taiwan, the awesome Anping Treehouse, Anping Old Street, and a few other worthwhile sites. If you’ve got extra time, there are a few more sights in neighboring An...
The following attractions are in Annan district, just north of Anping, but easily accessible from Anping. Since it’s possible to see the main attractions of Anping in half a day, you could include one or more of the following to complete your day, and spend the night in Anping at this hotel, and visit the following sights the next morning like I di...
The following places are further afield in Tainan City, making them suitable as day trips from Tainan.
Explore the historic and cultural attractions of Tainan, the original capital of Taiwan and a food lover's paradise. From temples and forts to night markets and hot springs, discover the best places to visit in Tainan city center and beyond.
- Anping Treehouse. Taiwan’s national tourist board calls the neighbouring (and historic town) of Anping one of the ‘best small tourist towns’ in Taiwan – so this really is one the top things to do in Tainan.
- Anping Old Fort / Fort Zeelanda. A short walk from Anping Treehouse brings you to Anping Fort (also known as Fort Zeelanda). Anping Fort can be seen for miles around and was built in the 1620s by the Dutch East India Company, to act as an international business centre.
- Grand Mazu Temple. Grand Mazu temple (aka the ‘Great Queen of Heaven temple) is Tainan’s most revered place to worship and is dedicated to Mazu, the patron deity of fisherman.
- Blueprint Creative Park. Taiwan is famous for its creative parks (especially in Taipei) and Tainan is no exception – home to independent, quirky shops, food stalls and pop up art installations and murals.
Dec 7, 2022 · Discover the best attractions in Taiwan's oldest city, from historic sites and temples to colorful streets and markets. This guide offers tips, tricks, and itinerary suggestions for a perfect Tainan trip.
Nov 7, 2017 · Our tour took in Taipei, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, Tainan and Kaohsiung. The visit to Tainan incorporated a number of religious, cultural and historical attractions and one of these was the Grand Matsu Temple, also known as the Da Tian Hou Gong or Great Queen of Heaven Temple.
Explore the historical, cultural and natural wonders of Tainan, Taiwan's oldest city and former capital. Discover temples, museums, parks, forts, markets and more in this comprehensive guide.
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