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Tainan City

Ancient Capital Tainan, the ancient capital of Taiwan, is situated on the southwestern coastal plains of the island and enjoys a warm climate year-round.

Tainan is the birthplace of Taiwan and the oldest city on the island. In 1661, the Ming loyalist Cheng Cheng-kung drove the Dutch from Taiwan and established his administration in Tainan. At the time, mainland Chinese immigrants were coming to Taiwan in droves, helping the young city to grow.

After the Qing pacification of Taiwan in 1683, the Taiwan Prefectural Capital was established in Tainan. In 1885, Taiwan became a province and Tainan's position changed to that of Tainan Prefectural Capital, from which its current name derives. Tainan remained the political, economic and cultural center of Taiwan up to the late nineteenth century. As a result, Tainan is home to many famous historic sites. It also is the city with the longest history and earliest cultural roots in Taiwan.

In addition to its historic and cultural attractions, Tainan boasts a stunning natural landscape and well-known agricultural and fishery products and cuisine. In spring, the Taiwan International Orchid Show is held in Houbi Township's Taiwan Orchid Plantation, presenting the early spring orchids in all their beauty and charm. Every year on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the spectacular Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival attracts throngs of visitors from across Taiwan and the world to Tainan. And for an educational family fun in the summer visitors can choose from firefly watching in Meiling, lotus watching in Baihe, and activities at Qigu Mangrove Tourist Park. With the arrival of the autumn cool, visitors can head to Dongshan to sample the fragrant locally-grown Arabica coffee. And in winter, you can sooth away those sore muscles at the Guanziling mud springs.

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119908 Qigu Salt Mountains
Qigu Salt Mountains
111388 Anping District, Tainan City: Namesake of Taiwan
Anping District, Tainan City: Namesake of Taiwan
109260 Tainan Confucius Temple
Tainan Confucius Temple
105254 Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple (Official God of War Temple)
Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple (Official God of War Temple)
88822 Hutoupi Reservoir Scenic Area
Hutoupi Reservoir Scenic Area
82080 Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area (Coral Lake)
Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area (Coral Lake)
62701 Altar of Heaven (Tian Tan)
Altar of Heaven (Tian Tan)
61333 Taiwan Black-foot Disease Socio-Medical Service Memorial House
Taiwan Black-foot Disease Socio-Medical Service Memorial House
59003 Yanshui Wu Temple
Yanshui Wu Temple
58948 Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve
Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve
58872 Black-faced Spoonbill Ecology Exhibition Hall
Black-faced Spoonbill Ecology Exhibition Hall
57442 Dong Long Cultural Center
Dong Long Cultural Center
53235 Qigu Seafood Street
Qigu Seafood Street
43941 Southwest Coast National Scenic Area - Beimen Visitor Center
Southwest Coast National Scenic Area - Beimen Visitor Center
14790 Anping Lighthouse
Anping Lighthouse
10053 National Museum of Taiwan History
National Museum of Taiwan History
4742 Siraya National Scenic Area - Guantian Visitor Center
Siraya National Scenic Area - Guantian Visitor Center
4588 Southwest Coast National Scenic Area - Qigu Visitor Center
Southwest Coast National Scenic Area - Qigu Visitor Center
911 National Museum of Taiwan Literature
National Museum of Taiwan Literature
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Hot 2025 Solar Festival in Taiwan
Jun 01, 2025~Sep 30, 2025
2025 Solar Festival in Taiwan
Hot Taiwan International Bird Watching Marathon
The schedule for this activity in 2025 has not been decided.
Taiwan International Bird Watching Marathon
Hot Kungshen Wangye's Salt for Peace Festival
Nov 15, 2025~Nov 16, 2025
Kungshen Wangye's Salt for Peace Festival
Hot 2025Taiwan Lantern Festival ─ Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival
Feb 11, 2025~Feb 12, 2025
2025Taiwan Lantern Festival ─ Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival
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One-day Tour of Xinhua/Zuozhen
One-day Tour of Xinhua/Zuozhen
Two-day Historic Heritage Tour of Tainan
Two-day Historic Heritage Tour of Tainan
One Day Accessible Tour of the Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area
One Day Accessible Tour of the Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area
Two-Day Accessible Tour in Tainan, the Siraya
Two-Day Accessible Tour in Tainan, the Siraya
One Day Accessible Tour in Tainan, the salt industry
One Day Accessible Tour in Tainan, the salt industry
One Day Accessible Tour for Relaxing in Guanziling Hot Spring
One Day Accessible Tour for Relaxing in Guanziling Hot Spring
One Day Accessible Tour in Tainan, the Siraya
One Day Accessible Tour in Tainan, the Siraya
One Day Senior Travel of the Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area
One Day Senior Travel of the Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area
One Day Senior Travel for Relaxing in Guanziling Hot Spring
One Day Senior Travel for Relaxing in Guanziling Hot Spring
One Day Senior Travel in Tainan Coastline
One Day Senior Travel in Tainan Coastline
Two-day Tour of Qigu/Beimen
Two-day Tour of Qigu/Beimen
One-day Tour of Baihe/Guanziling
One-day Tour of Baihe/Guanziling
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