Aug 31 – Sep 2 · 2nights

Tainan

Ancient capital and street food paradise

Overview

Tainan at a glance

Attractions, hotels and restaurants — all on one map.

Attractions Hotels Restaurants
Day by Day

The itinerary

Day 10 Aug 31 (Sun)

Taichung to Tainan & Historic District

  • THSR from Taichung to Tainan (~45 min) ↗
  • Shuttle bus from THSR Tainan station to city centre (~30 min)
  • Check into hotel
  • Lunch at Du Hsiao Yueh — the iconic dan zai noodle shop since 1895
  • Walk to Chihkan Tower — a 17th-century Dutch fort ↗ Map
  • Visit Confucius Temple — the oldest in Taiwan, built in 1665 Map
  • Evening stroll along Shennong Street — beautifully lit historic lane Map
  • Dinner at Garden Night Market (open Thu, Sat, Sun) Map
Day 11 Sep 1 (Mon)

Anping & Tainan Food Tour

  • Breakfast: milkfish congee at Tainan Danshui Fish Shop
  • Morning trip to Anping district — historic port area
  • Visit Anping Fort — Taiwan's oldest fortress, built by the Dutch in 1624 ↗ Map
  • Explore Anping Tree House — a warehouse overtaken by banyan tree roots Map
  • Try Anping specialties: shrimp rolls, tofu pudding, candied fruits
  • Afternoon at Hayashi Department Store — restored 1930s Japanese-era department store Map
  • Lunch/snack at Tai's Meat Rice
  • Prepare for transfer to Kaohsiung tomorrow
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Take the THSR (High Speed Rail) from Tainan to Zuoying/Kaohsiung (~15 min)

Where to Stay

Hotels in Tainan

Silks Place Tainan

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★ 4.5 (2,000+)
NT$$$ · ~NT$6,000/night LuxuryHistoric areaPool

Upscale hotel near Chihkan Tower in the heart of Tainan's historic district. Beautiful pool and excellent service.

Walking distance to all major historic sites and food streets.

U.I.J Hotel & Hostel

★ 4.3 (1,200+)
NT$$ · ~NT$3,000/night BoutiqueDesignRooftop

Stylish boutique hotel with a great rooftop terrace. Right in the historic food district.

The rooftop is perfect for evening drinks after a day of temple hopping.

Where to Eat

Restaurants in Tainan

Du Hsiao Yueh

★ 4.3 (4,000+)
NT$ Dan zai noodlesHistoricIconic

The most famous dan zai noodle shop in Tainan, operating since 1895. A must-visit.

Must try Dan zai noodles — small bowl of shrimp-pork noodles with a rich savoury broth

11:00–21:00 daily

Tainan Danshui Fish Shop

★ 4.2 (1,500+)
NT$ MilkfishBreakfastLocal staple

Tainan is the milkfish capital of Taiwan, and this is one of the best places to try it.

Must try Milkfish congee with fish belly — a classic Tainan breakfast

06:00–14:00, closed Mondays

Tai's Meat Rice

★ 4.1 (800+)
NT$ Rice bowlComfort foodLocal

Simple, soulful meat rice (rou fan) — braised pork over rice, Tainan style.

Must try Pork rice bowl with a side of fishball soup

10:00–20:00, closed Tuesdays