Tainan

Heritage & monuments

Fort Provintia

Chikan Tower is a historic pavilion in Tainan's Zhongxi District, originally built as a Dutch fort in 1653. Having passed through the era of Koxinga and taken its present name in 1945, it's a great place to trace the course of Taiwanese history.

Museums & galleries

Chimei Museum

The Chimei Museum is a private museum in Tainan founded in 1992 by the founder of the Chimei Group. It houses a diverse collection, including a world-class violin collection, artworks, weapons and armor, and natural history specimens.

Temples & religious sites

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tainan

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tainan is located in Tainan, Taiwan. It's a good spot to explore local churches and enjoy some quiet time.

Castles & palaces

Eternal Golden Castle

This is an old defensive fortress in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan. It's a great stop to combine with a visit to the Anping area.

Temples & religious sites

Tainan Confucian Temple

A shrine in downtown Tainan dedicated to Confucius. Visitors come here to explore Confucian culture and traditional ceremonial spaces.

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Taiwan Literature

A national literature museum in Tainan, Taiwan, operated by the Ministry of Culture. As Taiwan's first national literature museum, it researches, preserves, and exhibits literary artifacts.

Museums & galleries

Tainan Art Museum

An art museum located in Zhongxi District, Tainan, Taiwan. Set right in the heart of downtown, it's easy to visit alongside other city sightseeing.

Temples & religious sites

Tainan Mosque

This is a mosque located in East District, Tainan, Taiwan. It serves as a center of worship for the local Muslim community and is a peaceful place to visit.