Holiday in Tainan

About Tainan

Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan and was the capital of the island from 1624 to 1887. The city in the southwest of Taiwan is the cultural and religious heart of the country with over 1,600 temples — more than any other Taiwanese city. Tainan is often referred to as the cradle of Taiwanese culture and cuisine. The Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia), built by the Dutch in 1653, and Anping Fort, the oldest European fortress in Taiwan (1624), testify to the colonial past under Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese rule. The historic old town is a vibrant open-air museum. Tainan is the culinary capital of Taiwan: the city is famous for dishes such as Danzai noodles, Coffin Bread, and Milkfish soup. The Shennong Street Market and the alleys around the Confucius Temple are foodie paradises with dozens of small family restaurants that have preserved the same recipes for generations. The Confucius Temple of Tainan, founded in 1665, is the oldest Confucius temple in Taiwan and a symbol of education and tradition. The Blüprint Cultural & Creative Park transforms a former military depot into a creative space for art and design. The Sicao Green Tunnel, a waterway surrounded by mangroves, resembles a small Amazon and can be explored by boat. The Taijiang National Park protects unique lagoons and salt fields along the coast.