Tainan City is located in southwestern Taiwan and is the oldest city in the country. It is situated in the Tainan Basin, surrounded by mountains and the Taiwan Strait to the west. Tainan is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and delicious local cuisine. Tainan City's 2019 population was 1,881,204.
No. 82, Guosheng Rd, Anping District, Tainan City, Taiwan 708
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Anping Old Fort, also known as Fort Zeelandia, is a historic site located in the Anping District of Tainan City, Taiwan. It holds significant historical and cultural importance as one of the oldest Western-style forts in East Asia and an emblem of Taiwan's colonial past.
Wenhua Rd, Rende District, Tainan City, Taiwan 71755
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Chimei Museum is a comprehensive museum with wide collections of Western art, musical instruments, weaponry and natural history. There are permanent exhibition galleries, one temporary exhibition gallery and sculpture halls in the main building.
The Great South Gate is a historical gate in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan. The Great South Gate is part of the original 14 gates of Tainan City Wall built in 1736. The gates were constructed to fend off barbarians from attacking the town.
No. 212, Section 2, Minzu Rd, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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Fort Provintia or Providentia, also known as Chihkan Tower is the oldest building in Tainan's West Central District, and along with Anping District's Anping Fort, are two of Tainan's most famous landmarks. Chihkan Tower was a Dutch outpost on Formosa at a site now located in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan. It was built in 1653 during the Dutch colonization of Taiwan.
Minquan Rd, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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The Beiji Temple is a Chinese temple dedicated to Xuantian Shangdi in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan. Beiji Temple mainly worships Beiji Xuan Tian Shang Di, and lies above Jiuling, a relatively high point in Tainan. Because of the Northern Black Tortoise, unlike other temples, Beiji Temple uses black as its main color.
Jianye St, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 70049
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Located behind Yanping Koxinga Temple, Lady Linshui Temple was built in 1736. It enshrines Lady Linshui, Chen Jing-gu. It is said that she was extremely clever and had psychic powers as a child. When a serious drought struck Fujian Province in China, despite being several months pregnant, Chen set up at altar and prayed for rain.
Section 2, Yongfu Rd, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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The Tainan Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, also known as the Tainan Martial Temple, is a historical and cultural gem in Tainan City, Taiwan. Established in 1665 during the Ming Dynasty by Zheng Jing, the son of the Ming loyalist Koxinga, the temple is dedicated to the worship of Guan Yu, a celebrated general from the Three Kingdoms period known for his loyalty, righteousness, and martial valor.
Wanpi World Safari Zoo, located in Tainan City, Taiwan, is a family-friendly attraction known for its diverse collection of animals and interactive experiences. Covering a large area, the zoo houses a wide variety of animals, including lions, tigers, giraffes, reptiles, and exotic birds, giving visitors a chance to see species from around the world.
