Tainan Old Buildings Hotels Address

Tainan (臺南/台南) is a city in Taiwan Island, the fourth largest city after Taipei, Kaoshiung, and Taichung. Tainan is also the oldest city in Taiwan, was used as the capital of Taiwan in 1661 and remained the capital until 1887 during the Qing Dynasty.

Tainan's main points of interest are in the old downtown section, stretching east to west between Chihkan Towers and the railway station, north to south between Chungshan Park and Koxinga's Shrine. Exploring the city by foot, day or night, is delightful.

Tainan is an old city, so it has so many temples and old villages. In Tainan, the main attraction of course is the temples.

Landmarks and Historical sites in Tainan Such as :
1. Eternal Golden Fortress (億載金城 Yì Zài Jīnchéng), 16 Nanwen, Anping District - a 19th century coastal fortress. Hours: 9AM-5PM.
The ruins of Anping Fort (安平古堡 Ānpíng Gǔbǎo), originally called Fort Zeelandia, was built in 1620 by the Dutch. Its commanding views of the ocean make it a popular place to watch the sunset. Hours: 8:30AM-5:30PM.

2. Chikan Towers (赤崁樓 Chìkàn Lóu), originally called Fort Provintia, was built in 1653 by the Dutch. There are tablets, stone horses/camels and a row of nine turtle-borne steles with inscriptions. Hours: 8:30AM-9PM.

3. National Museum of Taiwanese Literature Located in a restored colonial-era Japanese building, even with the limited English on display this museum is fascinating. The coffee shop is good too

4. Confucius Temple A serene destination surrounded by a small park. Explore the temple, then go to the incredibly popular shaved-ice store opposite

5. Anping - Holland and Japanese forts, old street (shopping, food), tree house, old merchant house, beach.
6. Annan - Leurman Temple and nature watching (canalling, birds).

Tainan Nightclub
There are only really 2 choices here in Tainan with regards to nightclubs where most foreigners will go.
There's AD and LaSight. AD plays music for most of the night (R&B, hiphop, rap). Rather small place but has just been redone so all is looking nice.

AD Address :
Theme: Nightclub
Address: 52 GongYuan Rd (basement)
Phone: +886 2209997
Directions: Near Warner Village which is located on corner of GongYuan and Mintzu. AD is on same block up from Warner V but before Watsons.

Tainan Night markets

There are over two dozen night markets of various sizes in and around the city. Regardless of size, night markets all possess an abundance of stalls selling clothing, shoes, jewelry, toys, food and drink. Some even have live entertainment.

Most night markets are only held on certain days of the week. Check before going. One of the night market hua yuan (花園夜市 huāyuán yèshì, literally translated as "Flower Garden") is open on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.

Tainan Hotels :
1. La Plaza Hotel
No 202 Chenggong Rd
Tainan, Taiwan, 704
+(886) 6-229-0271

2. Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel
89, University Rd, Section West
Tainan, Taiwan, 70146
+(886) 6-702-8888

3. Tayih Landis Hotel
660, Sec 1, Shi Men Rd
Tainan, Taiwan, 700
+(886) 6-213-5555

4. Cambridge Hotel Tainan County
No 128 Sinsing St, Yongkang
Tainan, Taiwan, 710
+(886) -6242-6666

5. Lincoln Hotel
9F 230, Sec 3 Chin Hua Rd
Tainan, Taiwan, 700
+(886) 6-229-5777

Tainan City photos and view, including old builings, nightlife, market, and temples :

Tainan City, is currently the fourth largest city on the Taiwan island with a population over 760,000.

McDonalds and 7-Eleven in Tainan

Tainan is famous for its old house, temples, historic buildings and snack food.

Fujhong Street near Confucius Temple

Tainan Main Port

Koxinga temple. Lord of Imperial Surname, Koxinga, was a Ming loyalist at odds with the new Manchu Qing court. He fled to Taiwan and arrived near Tainan in 1661 together with 30,000 troops in 8,000 war junks.

Autumn in Tainan City.

Tainan Station is a major stop on the Western Line, with direct connections to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hsinchu and Keelung. There are also local trains to reach closer destinations.

Watch Tainan Nightlife and Nightmarket video here, many people selling Tainan food :