Tainan Night Markets
Tainan Night Markets (Táinán Yèshì 台南夜市) Anyone will tell you that the essential Taiwanese cultural experience is a visit to any of the island’s numerous night markets. Pubs and night clubs are mere subcultures compared to the mass-assembly of nightlife in Taiwan’s night markets, and many Taiwanese never tire of braving the crowds. Tainan is … Continue reading
Tainan Park (Zhongshan Park)
Tainan Park (Táinán Gōngyuán 台南公園) Tainan has many city parks both large and small. One of the oldest and most central parks in the city is Tainan Park. Up until recently it was called Zhongshan Park and many people and publications still refer to it by this name. It may also be translated as Sun … Continue reading
Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley If you ever wanted to take advantage of the warm night air and sip your beer under the stars in the heart of the city, then Tin Pan Alley might be the bar for you. This unusual bar and eatery is built like a taco stand in the middle of a derelict … Continue reading
Presbyterian Legacy in Tainan
Presbyterian Legacy in Tainan The Presbyterian Church of Taiwan is the largest Christian denomination in Taiwan and has had a long and involved history with the culture and politics of the island. People serving the church have been an evangelical force, a voice for Taiwan independence, a promoter of the Taiwanese language, and a provider … Continue reading
Tainan Municipal Culture Center
Tainan Municipal Culture Center (Táinán Shìlì Wénhuà Zhōngxīn 台南市立文化中心) Located on Tainan’s east side, The Tainan Municipal Culture Center is probably the first place you should look if you’re searching for a little higher brow entertainment. It’s Performance Hall hosts a wealth of musical, dance and other cultural performances. Many professional troupes from Taiwan and … Continue reading
Quail Quiche
Quail Quiche (Ānchún Xiánpài 鹌鶉鹹派) If you miss the taste of delicious quiche tarts or the chicness of European style cafes, then Quail Quiche may have your cure. Located in an old shop house just a stone’s throw from the giant white horseman statue at the Koxinga Shrine, Quail Quiche improves its neighborhood with a … Continue reading
Tainan City Guide 