Anping District, Tainan City: Namesake of Taiwan > Scenic Spot Search > Tourism Administration, Republic of China (Taiwan)

In earlier times, Anping was known as "Dayuan," the origin of the name "Taiwan." It is known not only for its deep culture and history, but also for its sunsets, nightlife, beautiful natural scenery, ocean activities, and delicious cuisine.

Anping abounds with historic sites—Anping Fort, the Eternal Golden Castle, and Anping Tree House are a few of its major attractions. Other points of interest include the Old Julius Mannich Merchant House, Haishan Hostel, Tait & Co. Merchant House and Anping Minor Artillery Fort. These historical sites reflect the history and architectural styles of the Dutch occupation, Cheng Cheng-kung (Koxinga) period, Qing administration, and Japanese colonial era, embodying more than 300 years of quintessential history in Taiwan.

No visit to Anping is complete without trying the amazing array of delicious local foods—shrimp cakes, bean curd pudding, candied fruit, shrimp rolls, oyster rolls, fish ball soup, and oyster pancakes, for a start. The shops around Yanping Old Street(Anping Old Street) are good places to find distinctive mementos and gifts—no one leaves Anping empty-handed!

Travel Information

（Traffic information is subject to change. Please check with the transportation station before departure.）

Transportation：

Nat'l Fwy 1 → Exit at the Yongkang Interchange → Prov. Hwy 1 → Zhonghua Rd. → Sec. 2 to 1, Zhonghua N. Rd. → Prov. Hwy 17 → Sec. 4, Minquan Rd. → Anbei Rd. → Gubao St. → Guosheng Rd.

Public：

Take TRA to Tainan Station, transfer Anping Taijiang Route 99(Only available during weekends and national holidays) to Anping Old Fort stop.
Take TRA to Tainan Station, transfer Tainan City Bus No.2 to Anping Old Fort (Anbei Rd.) stop.

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