Shennong Street and alleys

Tainan, Taiwan

A great place to soak up the foodie capital of Taiwan, delving into the dishes and drinks that make the country special.

Places in Shennong Street and alleys

Guohua Street food stalls One of the best streets for street food in Tainan.
Coffin bread vendors Thick fried bread filled with hearty seafood and vegetable chowder, a Tainan specialty.

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