Tainan

Travel Guide

Taijiang National Park which includes a ferry, a river or creek and a temple or place of worship
Tainan showing cbd, a city and signage
Tainan Park featuring outdoor art and a garden
Chihkan Tower featuring marine life
Zeelandia City Museum

Tainan Travel Guide Video

One of the island's oldest settlements and the region’s former capital, this city’s winding streets tell the story of Taiwan’s history. 

Tainan is the cultural heart of Taiwan, home to centuries-old monuments and temples, exciting festivals, a thriving art scene and cuisine that makes the rest of the island envious. Although it might look like any other large Taiwanese city, if you take the time to explore, you will find it is full of traditional, small-town charm and rich history. 

Founded as a Dutch colony in 1624, this part of Taiwan was then occupied by the Chinese until the late 19th century. Explore Tainan’s Confucius Temple, the first Confucian temple in Taiwan and, at one time, the highest educational institution on the island. The temple grounds are a popular public gathering place, where you will see locals leisurely strolling, doing tai chi or flying kites.

Wander the streets of Anping, the city’s oldest neighborhood or go for a soak in the famous hot springs at Guanziling. Browse the trendy shops and street murals on Haian Road and then slow down amid the pretty stone pathways and lily ponds in Tainan Park. 

Head to one of Tainan’s famous night markets. Hua Yuan Night Market in the north district is the largest outdoor market in Taiwan. Browse the food stalls and find out why Tainan’s cuisine is famous throughout Taiwan. Try a savory oyster omelet or coffin bread, thick fried bread filled with hearty seafood and vegetable chowder. 

If you dare, check out the heart-pounding Yanshui Beehive Rockets Festival in February. Ranked among the world’s most dangerous festivals, the event involves the launch of thousands of fireworks and bottle rockets straight into crowds of onlookers. 

Tainan is less than four hour’s from Taipei by car or train. You can easily explore the city’s attractions on foot or you can hire a rental scooter, which makes it easy to quickly navigate the busy streets. November and December, as well as March and April, are the best times of year to visit. During these months, the weather is warm and the city receives little rainfall.

Where to stay in Tainan

Tainan Park showing a lake or waterhole and a garden

Tainan City Centre

You'll enjoy the hot springs and monuments in Tainan City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Chihkan Tower or Hayashi Department Store.

Tainan City Centre
Tainan which includes night scenes, nightlife and street scenes

West Central District

West Central District is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tainan Confucian Temple and Hayashi Department Store.

West Central District
Tainan

Anping

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Anping. You might want to make time for a stop at Anping Gubao Ancient Street or Zeelandia City Museum.

Anping

Yongkang

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yongkang. You might want to make time for a stop at Yongda Night Market or Yongkang Park.

Yongkang
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East District

East District is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dadong Night Market and T.S. Mall.

East District
Tainan showing night scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

North District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in North District. You might want to make time for a stop at Xiao Bei Night Market or Tainan Flowers Night Market.

North District
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
4 out of 5
No. 269, Section 1, Yongfu Road, West Central District, Tainan
The price is NT$3,109 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
NT$3,109
NT$3,591 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,680 reviews)
"Nice and neat"

Reviewed on 2025/6/20

Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
5 out of 5
89 Section West, University Road, Tainan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,268 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
NT$3,268
NT$3,775 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,109 reviews)
"非常好"

Reviewed on 2025/6/22

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
Silks Place Tainan
Silks Place Tainan
4.5 out of 5
No 1 Heyi Rd, West Central Dist, Tainan
The price is NT$3,943 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
NT$3,943
NT$4,554 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Superb service all round. Lovely room. Gorgeous pool"

Reviewed on 2025/6/15

Silks Place Tainan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hôtel de Flore
Hôtel de Flore
3.5 out of 5
No. 275, Section 2, Mincyuan Road, Central Western District, Tainan, Taiwan
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tainan. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Tainan Flowers Night Market and CHIMEI Museum ...
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Hôtel de Flore
Triple One Entire Home
Triple One Entire Home
2.5 out of 5
No. 111, Qingdong St., East Dist, Tainan, Tainan City
Stay at this vacation home in Tainan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and slippers. Popular attractions Tainan Flowers Night Market and CHIMEI Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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Reviewed on 2025/2/19

Triple One Entire Home
Xiao Jiajia
Xiao Jiajia
2 out of 5
13, Alley 18, Lane 125, Guosheng Rd,, Tainan, Tainan City
Stay at this villa in Tainan. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tainan Flowers Night Market and Julius Mannich Merchant House are located ...
"乾淨 床舒服 蠻好的"

Reviewed on 2023/8/5

Xiao Jiajia
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Reviews of Tainan

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Yukes

Tainan is laid-back, and the food is fantastic!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A city with rich culture history, worth spending several days visiting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Make sure to visit Anping!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

どの観光施設も気楽に行けるところにあるので、とても良いですが、バス等の交通手段は不便です。 台中の最悪中の最悪のバス利用経験があったので、タクシーを利用しました。タクシーは安全で気楽に利用できます。ただし、殆どいません。高鐵台南駅への交通手段も駅が使えないので、結局、電車利用は出来ませんでした。

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Tainan is a old history city. There have a lot of tradition food restaurants and stores . Here are the most attractive things.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Tainan is a unique place with lots of historical artifacts and cultural significance. Loved the small lanes with random shops, museums, food, and friendliness of the locals. I will be back!

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