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Tainan

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:44:17 UTC

Tainan - The True Heart of Asia

Intro to the city/place

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:49:17 UTC

Tainan is the old capital of Taiwan. It is famous for it’s history, food, art and interesting sights. You can easily spend a few days just slowly walking around the small streets. There are plenty of places to take selfies

What to see & do there - Place 1 - Anping Fort

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:51:15 UTC

What to see & do there - place 2 - Hayashi Department Store

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:51:49 UTC

Hayashi Department Store is a great place to visit, even for those who don’t like shopping. It has got the original elevator from 1934 and you can buy lots of interesting gifts and souvenirs.

What to see & do there - place 3 - Blueprint Culture & Creative Park

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:52:13 UTC

Blueprint Culture & Creative Park is an amazing place to explore different types of modern art, look at and visit the special stores there and take some selfies with your friends.

What food to eat - food 1 - Coffin Bread

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:52:50 UTC

Coffin Bread is a famous dish from Tainan that you must try.

It is thick bread that has had the middle taken out and then is filled with chicken or seafood stew. The rest of the bread is then put on top.

What food to eat - food 2 - Danzai Noodles

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:53:06 UTC

Which restaurant would you visit - Corner Steak House

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:53:27 UTC

Corner Steak House is a great place. It has excellent steaks, salads and pasta. Also the building is very bright and it feels like you are overseas. All the staff are very friendly.

Where to stay - hotel/accommodation (Expensive) - Silks

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:56:09 UTC

Silk’s Place in Tainan offers 5 star luxury. The rooms have plenty of space for your luggage. The decoration of the room is very modern and it has beautiful furniture. The food in the hotel restaurant is also fabulous. Prices for a double room are around NT$6000.

Where to stay hotel/accommodation (Cheaper) - ECFA

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:58:44 UTC

Why not visit ECFA hotel in Tainan ? It is great value for money. It is a business hotel with some interesting decoration. Breakfast is included in the price and a twin room costs you less than NT$800 per night. What an amazing deal!

Best way to travel to the city - train

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:59:14 UTC

The most convenient way to get to Tainan is by train. The train station is right in the centre of the city and taking public transport is also good for the environment.

Best way to travel around the city - scooter

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:59:28 UTC

As there are so many temples and sights to see in Tainan. Travelling by scooter means you can enjoy the nice views and quickly get around the small streets. It’s also cheap to rent.

Best gift to buy - Dongshan Coffee

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 05:59:52 UTC

If you are looking for gifts to buy your friends and family from Tainan. Why not take a trip out to Dongshan to get some excellent locally grown Dongshan coffee？ Full of flavor and a beautiful taste. A great gift the whole family will like.

Best place to go shopping - Haian Road

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 06:00:02 UTC

An excellent place to go shopping for unusual and interesting art and also see some amazing modern art. Haian Road has something for everybody from young to old and you will definitely find something special for whoever you are looking for.

Who would you recommend to visit this place

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 06:01:05 UTC

I would highly recommend Tainan to both students who want to explore Tainan’s small streets and take pictures and family’s who want to enjoy delicious food and learn about the cities amazing history.

Conclusion

guyherring801 — 2023-12-08 06:01:18 UTC

Spending some time in Tainan is a great way to relax. It is best to explore the city by bike, scooter or even walking. It is the perfect place as modern meets historical. You truly will not be disappointed by a trip to Tainan.