Best places: Historical landmarks in Tainan, Taiwan

Landmark pilgrimage site with intricate carvings of divine figures & a reconstructed main hall.

Said to have been built in 1665, this grand temple is dedicated to the celebrated deity Guan Gong.

One of the oldest wooden structures in China, this pavilion features a huge clay statue of Guanyin.

Prominent Taoist temple dedicated to the god of justice, featuring giant abacuses for judgement.

Grand former government building showcasing literary artifacts from native & colonial writers.

Sprawling, 17th-century Buddhist temple overlooking the water, with vibrant carvings on its facade.

Colorful & traditional, this 17th-century place of worship is dedicated to a Taoist water deity.

👍👍 Kaijiwu Temple is dedicated to Emperor Wenheng (Guan Yu). The front hall of the temple (the original main hall) was announced as a municipal historic site in Tainan, and the registered name is the original main hall of Kaiji Wu Temple. The specially made "Guan" character tile and the "Kaiji Wu Temp...

Modern art exhibition space in a converted art deco police station dating to the 1930s.

Historic salt field offering a chance to see how salt is made & famous sunset views.

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Small, 17th-century Confucian temple featuring traditional architecture & a tranquil courtyard.

Exotic landscaped gardens featuring an outdoor stage, pavilion & rockery.

👍👍 A good choice to visit if you like historical buildings. Unfortunately there is no english text, but admiring the architecture is more than enough for me. It stands out from the other buildings in the area with the unique architecture. Keep in mind it might be hot (when it's sunny) as there are no t...

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A simple dorm & private rooms in a humble hotel featuring free loaner bodyboards & board games.

👍 Duiyue Gate was built in the fifteenth year of Daoguang (1835) and was completed in January the following year. It was one of the three gates built at that time. Because it was located in the west and belonged to the Dui party in the gossip, it was named Duiyue; Because the base of the city gate is...

👍👍 You have to take off your shoes when you enter. The window sills and curtains are very beautiful, and you can feel the elegant temperament inside. There are many small Wenqing shops next to it, which are suitable for shopping on holidays.

Built in the 17th century by Dutch colonists, this former military fort is notable for its history.

This 17th-century fortress built on a peninsula by the Dutch East India Company is now a museum.