Taiwan’s oldest city, Tainan is a living archaeological site, a place where you can wander through ancient temples and streets and glimpse a way of life that has changed little in centuries. A former capital, Tainan is today a city of two halves: the old city, crammed with traditional shops and markets, and the new city, home to shiny office blocks and shopping malls. The city’s main attraction is the Chihkan Tower, a star-shaped fortress dating back to the Dutch occupation of the 17th century. Nearby, the Confucius Temple is one of the most important in Taiwan, while the Anping Tree House is a strange and wonderful sight, a centuries-old Chinese temple that has been overtaken by a banyan tree.
Average temperatures during the day in Tainan.
