Kaohsiung International Airport 1 hr 5
Sicao Green Tunnel (8 min) Striking canopy of mangrove trees forming a green tunnel through which bamboo raft rides pass. Former Tait & Co. Merchant House (18 min) Popular site featuring Taiwan history exhibits in a former warehouse overgrown with banyan trees. Eternal Golden Castle (9 min) Ruins of a defensive castle built during the 1870s, with cannons, a moat & a brick tunnel entrance. Blueprint Culture & Creative Park (17 min) Hub of quaint shops, art studios, unique structures & cultural events in a former prison dormitory. Chihkan Tower (18 min) Built in the 17th century by Dutch colonists, this former military fort is notable for its history. Sicao Wetlands (12 min) Wetland area home to numerous bird species, providing trails & boat tours through lush terrain. Anping Old Fort (16 min) This 17th-century fortress built on a peninsula by the Dutch East India Company is now a museum. Anping Old Street (17 min) Taiwan's oldest street, built by the Dutch, featuring stalls & shops, plus a maze of alleyways. Garden Night Market (16 min) Nighttime open-air market offering a variety of food vendors & game stalls with pinball & darts. Taijiang National Park (6 min) Sprawling park & coastal area with picturesque mangrove forests, wetlands & native wildlife. 台南孔子廟 Tainan Confucius Temple (18 min) Small, 17th-century Confucian temple featuring traditional architecture & a tranquil courtyard. National Museum of Taiwan Literature (17 min) Grand former government building showcasing literary artifacts from native & colonial writers. Chimei Museum (29 min) Displays of Western art, antiquities, natural history & a notable stringed-instrument collection. Shennong Street (15 min) Landmark avenue dating from the Qing Dynasty, lined with quaint, historic shops & homes. Sio House (Salt Museum) (14 min) Salt museum & shop with historical exhibits & a massive selection of rainbow-colored salts. |