Tainan
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Tainan

Taiwan's old capital and food capital

🗓️ Best time: November–March💰 Budget · ~$60/day📍 Taiwan

About Tainan

Taiwan's former capital — 17th-century forts, 1,500+ temples, and the country's most acclaimed traditional food: shrimp rolls, danzai noodles, and beef soup.

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⭐ Things to do in Tainan

Anping FortConfucius TempleChimei MuseumTree House (banyan-overgrown warehouse)Hayashi Department Store (1932)Tree House at AnpingShennong StreetSalt Mountain (Cigu)

🍽️ Where to eat in Tainan

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk old town; YouBike rentals; HSR train from Taipei (90 min).

💡 Local tip

Day trip from Taipei by bullet train — but stay overnight for early-morning beef soup.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe.

🌙 Nightlife

Hayashi rooftop; low-key by Taipei standards.

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