Tainan Railway Line

Posted by tainancity on March 15, 2011 · 8 Comments 

Tainan Railway Line The main north to south railway line cuts straight through Tainan City, dividing the east district and its suburbs from downtown and the west. As a result, the eastern and western parts of the city are linked by many rail crossings, underpasses, and overpasses for both cars and pedestrians. For close to … Continue reading →

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The Underbridge

Posted by tainancity on January 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The Underbridge (Qiáo Xià 橋下) There’s a line in the movie Swingers in which they ask why all the cool bars in LA are difficult to find and never have a sign. The first part of the equation – difficult to find – seems true for Tainan as well. It also seems to help if the place … Continue reading →

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Kinks Pub

Posted by tainancity on October 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Kinks Pub Grandma’s house is now a bar! Just along the railroad tracks near Qingnian Road is a lounge bar that you’d never find unless you were shown by someone in-the-know. Renovated from an old home, this one-story bar really feels like you’re in someone’s old house. It’s been decorated with vintage furniture from the … Continue reading →

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Tainan Railway Station

Posted by tainancity on October 19, 2009 · 3 Comments 

Tainan Railway Station The Tainan Railway Station is one of my favorite old buildings in the city. It has a Western look to it, seemingly colonial and well-aged by the tropical sun, but definitely modern in its day. The architectural style is eclectic, but the art deco influences dominate. It has a history of more … Continue reading →

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