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)