To help you get the most out of your trip to Tainan and hopefully learn a bit along the way, here are some tips and map on the top historical sites to see in Tainan in no particular order. Best to wear good light walking shoesīeing Taiwan’s oldest city and full of rich history you can imagine Tainan has many amazing temples and historical landmarks. ⇒ Most of the city is walkable and the climate in Tainan City is tropical. Tainan is one of those cities that I would happily go back to over and over again and undoubtedly, one of the most colourful cities I have been to in Asia. I completely understand why it is such a popular getaway to visit and a perfect place for adding cultural exploration to your trip. Not to mention all the colourful quirky alleys and streets filled with a variety of delicious food. Today, traditional culture continues to thrive in Tainan and the city offers a mix of old and new through its beautiful temples, historic landmarks and architecture. Getting to Tainan is also very easy, as the high speed train from Taipei to Tainan in less than two hours. Both are compact enough to get around on foot or via local bus, you can even hire a scooter if you have the correct licence. Most of the historical sites are concentrated around the city centre and in Anping district. The name ‘Tai-wan was once used to refer to Dayuan which is Anping’s former name and a popular district in Tainan. It is not hard to find interesting historical landmark sites to see in Tainan. Making the city home to some unique cultural experiences, impressive temples and stunning architecture. It’s history dates back more than 400yrs, influenced by the settlement of Dutch, the Qing Dynasty and Japanese rule. Located on the southwestern coastal plains, Tainan’s the oldest city in Taiwan. Tainan, the former capital of Taiwan surprised me in so many amazing ways and was the perfect city to end my month stay exploring the country.
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