Tainan Highlights
Confucius Temple Cultural Park
孔廟文化園區
The “Premier Academy of Taiwan” (全台首學) has more than three hundred years of history as a Confucian temple, and it would be safe to say that this place is the heart of Tainan as an ancient capital of culture.
Anping Old Fort
安平古堡
The only remnant of the Dutch period is the southern brick wall outside the front gate of the Old Fort, covered in the tangled roots of old banyan trees, evidence of the nearly 400 years of Taijiang's history. In 1975, as part of the Tainan City Government's "sightseeing year" project, Anping Old Fort was repaired and its grounds extended.
Tainan Art Museum Building 2
台南市美術館2館
Jointly designed by architects Joe Shih and Shigeru Ban Architects, Tainan Art Museum Building 2 is the work of Pritzker Architecture Prize recipient.
Hayashi Department Store
原林百貨
The "five-story building" was built in 1932 during the Japanese Colonial Time. It was the largest old building in Tainan and opened for tours after refurbishment in 2013.
Unmissable Events
Yanshui Beehive Firecrackers
15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar (Lantern Festival) at Downtown Yanshui
Listed as one of the big three folk custom festivals in the world, Yanshui Beehive Firecrackers is one of Taiwan's most important religious events.
On the evening of the Lantern Festival, the deity palanquin is paraded around Yanshui. As it passes shops and homes, a large number of firecrackers are lit and fly in every direction! The people believe that the firecrackers end ill fortune, resolve difficulties, and bring good luck for the coming year.
Yuejin Harbor Lantern Festival
February-March at Yuejin Harbor Park
Held since 2010, the Yuejin Harbor Lantern Festival is combined with local attractions and customs and has a different theme every year, with domestic and foreign artists, designers, or student groups engaging in visual design
Tainan International Marathon
February-March at Anping District
The Tainan International Marathon is held in February or March annually. Different from other marathons, Tainan's is combined with the city's ancient sites and snacks.
The “Foodie City”
Beef soup - Tainan's classic flavor
The long queue for beef soup, a popular Tainan delicacy, begins in the early morning.
Almond tofu
The handmade almond tofu retains the rich almond flavor. A healthful food with low calories is an ideal choice for a slow-paced lifestyle.
Milkfish – An authentic Tainan flavor from a local farm
When visiting the hometown of milkfish, Tainan, don't miss the freshness of milkfish, which goes well with any cooking method.
The long queue for beef soup, a popular Tainan delicacy, begins in the early morning.
Peanut Brittle
The crispy and delicious snack is made by adding the lightly sweet maltose to the peanuts; it is then simmered and constantly stirred under a slow fire.
Danzai noodles – A delicacy from the early days
The delicious Danzai noodles bring back memories of Tainan's noodle stalls in the early days, where the noodle sellers peddled their food while carrying their stalls, low stoves, and small bamboo stools on their carrying poles.
Candied and dried fruit
Tainan has many candied and dried fruit shops. Besides the traditional products, such as dried mango, dried guava, olive, and dried pineapple, there are also special and addictive candied fruit and dried fruit that are added with Chinese herbs.