Kaohsiung International Airport 52 min
Taijiang National Park (28 min) Sprawling park & coastal area with picturesque mangrove forests, wetlands & native wildlife. Former Tait & Co. Merchant House (23 min) Popular site featuring Taiwan history exhibits in a former warehouse overgrown with banyan trees. Tainan Grand Mazu Temple (12 min) Colorful & traditional, this 17th-century place of worship is dedicated to a Taoist water deity. 台南孔子廟 Tainan Confucius Temple (12 min) Small, 17th-century Confucian temple featuring traditional architecture & a tranquil courtyard. Eternal Golden Castle (23 min) Ruins of a defensive castle built during the 1870s, with cannons, a moat & a brick tunnel entrance. Ta-Tung Night Market (7 min) Taiwanese & international food stands plus massages & merchandise in a popular night market. Tainan Wu Garden (10 min) Exotic landscaped gardens featuring an outdoor stage, pavilion & rockery. Anping Old Street (24 min) Taiwan's oldest street, built by the Dutch, featuring stalls & shops, plus a maze of alleyways. National Museum of Taiwan Literature (11 min) Grand former government building showcasing literary artifacts from native & colonial writers. Chihkan Tower (12 min) Built in the 17th century by Dutch colonists, this former military fort is notable for its history. Garden Night Market (14 min) Nighttime open-air market offering a variety of food vendors & game stalls with pinball & darts. Blueprint Culture & Creative Park (14 min) Hub of quaint shops, art studios, unique structures & cultural events in a former prison dormitory. Chimei Museum (20 min) Displays of Western art, antiquities, natural history & a notable stringed-instrument collection. Anping Old Fort (23 min) This 17th-century fortress built on a peninsula by the Dutch East India Company is now a museum. Shennong Street (14 min) Landmark avenue dating from the Qing Dynasty, lined with quaint, historic shops & homes. |