Anping District

Tainan, Taiwan

A historic district with a different vibe, inns and B&Bs often featuring views of the harbour or winding alleys.

Places in Anping District

Anping District harbour restaurants Restaurants near the historic harbour district with views of the winding alleys.
Anping District harbour-view bar A bar at an inn or B&B often featuring views of the harbour.

Best time to visit: October to April, avoiding the peak summer heat and humidity for the most comfortable temple-hopping and street-food exploration.
Getting around: The City Centre, near the Confucius Temple and Shennong Street, forms the boutique-hotel core, while the historic Anping District offers a harbour-view alternative; Guohua Street, Bao'an Road, and Hai'an Road anchor the street-food scene.
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Language: Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese Hokkien.
Timezone: CST (UTC+8)
Current trends: Tainan's identity as Taiwan's 'City of Temples' and undisputed foodie capital continues to draw travelers to Shennong Street and its surrounding alleys, while the Hua Yuan Night Market's status as the largest outdoor market in Taiwan and the historic Anping District's harbour-view inns and B&Bs offer complementary modern and heritage experiences within the same compact city.

City Centre / Confucius Temple district — Home to Taiwan's first Confucius Temple, built in 1665, and boutique hotels and guesthouses near Shennong Street.
Shennong Street and alleys — A great place to soak up the foodie capital of Taiwan, delving into the dishes and drinks that make the country special.