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
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$50/ 25 Phone: +886 6 226 7348
Chihkan Tower (赤崁樓) The Dutch built Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia) for defense in 1653. There are also Wenchang Pavilion, the Sea God Temple , Ponghu Academy, and Bixi monument whose appearance assembles the tortoise. Address: 212, Sec. 2, Minzu Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City Opening Hours: 8:30-21:00 Ticket: Adult / Children or Seniors, NT$ 50/ 25 Phone: +886 6 220 5647
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
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
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
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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 (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
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 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.