Sunday, July 14, 2013

開元路魚皮湯




















還是你
開元路上的小攤販
肉燥飯加魚皮湯
每次點的都一樣
但每次都不會讓你失望
人客要的就是這一味
那種享受 無以形容
就是固定到那裡報到
選定好座位
開動

日期:15 Jul 2013
地點:開元路魚皮湯 (台南市北區富台新村8號)

開元彌勒佛



















八點半
成大圖書館還沒醒
開元寺早已熱身一會兒了
偌大的中庭與榕樹
洗滌旅人的身與心
這裡的靜謐容不下太快的腳步
慢慢來 你會有更多的體會
媽媽說我小時像彌勒菩薩
我卻吵早已忘卻昔日的臉孔
但我從現在開始記得
『大肚能容,了卻人間多少事;
滿腔歡喜,笑開天下古今愁。』
轉個身  發現我真的變胖了

時間:15 Jul 2013
地點:開元寺 (台南市北區北園街89號)


Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Cingshuei Temple, Tainan




Cingshuei Temple (清水寺)


It is said that the temple was built around Kang-Si Period of Qing Dynasty. The temple is now devoted to Guanyin. Because the Guanyin statue were made of drifted woods, they are also called Shuei Liou (Drifted) Guanyin.

Address: No.10, Ln. 3, Kaishan Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City

Opening Hours: +886 6 221 1472

Anping Fort, Tainan




Anping Fort (安平古堡)

The Dutch built Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia) for defense in 1653. There are also Wenchang Pavilion, the Sea God Temple , Ponghu Academy, and Bixi monument whose appearance assembles the tortoise.

Address:No.82, Guosheng Rd., Anping District, Tainan City
Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30
Ticket: Adult / Children or Seniors, NT$50/ 25
Phone: +886 6 226 7348

Chihkan Tower, Tainan



Chihkan Tower (赤崁樓)
  

The Dutch built  Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia) for defense in 1653. There are also Wenchang Pavilion, the Sea God Temple , Ponghu Academy, and Bixi monument  whose appearance assembles the tortoise. 

Address: 212, Sec. 2, Minzu Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Opening Hours: 8:30-21:00
Ticket: Adult / Children  or Seniors, NT$ 50/ 25
Phone: +886 6 220 5647

Tainan Confucius Temple, Tainan



Tainan Confucius Temple (台南孔廟)

Built in 1665, Tainan Confucius Temple is currently the grandest and oldest Confucius Temple in Taiwan.It served as a temple for the worship of Confucius and a venue for national study.

No.2, Nanmen Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Opening Hours: Closed on Mon., 8:30-17:30
Ticket: NT$ 25
Phone: +886 6 221 4647

Wind God Temple, Tainan



Wind God Temple (風神廟)

This is the only temple devoted to Wind God in Taiwan. The Old Government Reception Archway was constructed to accommodate military and civilian officials from Mainland China.

Address: No.8, Ln. 143, Sec. 3, Minquan Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Phone: +886 6 227 7540
Opening Hours: 7:00~21:00

Kai Yuan Monastery, Tainan




Kai Yuan Monastery (開元寺)

Address: No.89, Beiyuan St., North Dist., Tainan City 704
Opening Hours: 06:00-17:00
Phone: +886 6 237 4035

Thai Peng Keng Maxwell Memorial Church, Tainan




Thai Peng Keng Maxwell Memorial Church (太平境基督教會)

Built in 1902, the church is constructed to memorize the missionary, Dr. Maxwell, who came to Taiwan in 1865. 

Address: No.6, Gongyuan Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Phone: +886 6 228 2184

A Song Steamed Sandwich, Tainan




A Song Steamed Sandwich (阿松割包)

Widely known as the Taiwanese hamburger, the steamed sandwich (Guabao) is stuffed with stewed pork, appetizing pickles and sprinkled with peanut powder and coriander.


Address: No.181, Sec. 3, Guohua St., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Opening Hours:8:00-18:00
Phone: +886 6 211 0453

Fusheng Restaurant, Tainan



Fusheng Restaurant (福生小食店)

50+ year local cusine

Address: No.100, Sec. 1, Hai’an Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Opening Hours: 08:00~20:00
Phone: +886 6 228 2998

Monday, July 1, 2013

Tiantan Temple, Tainan


Tiantan Temple (天壇)

Built in 1854, it is the first Tiantan Temple in Taiwan, and the first place where sacrifices were made to Heaven in Taiwan. Besides, it is one of the most visited temple by the locals. The tablet “Yi”, is one among the three famous tablets in Tainan City.

Address: No.16, Ln. 84, Sec. 2, Zhongyi Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Opening Hours: 5:00-22:00

Beiji Temple, Tainan



Beiji Temple (北極殿)

Commonly called “Shangdigong Temple”, the temple was devoted to Xuantian Shangdi,  the patron saint of Ming Dynasty. The Temple was built during Ming Dynasty and it preserves the oldest and the only remaining tablet from Ming Dynasty.

Address: No.89, Sec. 2, Minquan Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Opening Hours: 7:00-21:00

Chin Men Theater, Tainan




Chin Men Theater (全美戲院)

The 63-year old second run movie theatre feature its hand-painted poster and nostalgic atmosphere. It is also the two-time Oscar best director Ang Lee's most favorite movie theatre.

Address: No.187, Sec. 2, Yongfu Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 12:00-22:00, Sat. and Sun: 10:30-22:00

The Great Well, Tainan



The Great Well (大井頭)

The Great Well is the place where shipping vessels stopped, and it is very close to Tai Jiang Nei Hai (lagoon) 300 years ago. Even when the Chihkan Tower was on fire, local people fight the blaze by the well water. Because of its specific location, the place became the heart of Tainan City, then it was named one of the most iconic place in the ancient Tainan City. 

Address: Intersection between Yongfu Rd. and Minquan Rd.

Grand Mazu Temple, Tainan



Grand Mazu Temple (大天后宮)

It was the first officially built Mazu Temple, and the only one that was ever listed officially in the official record of rites. 

Address:No.18, Ln. 227, Sec. 2, Yongfu Rd., Tainan City 
Opening hours: 5:30-21:00
Ticket:Free