Tainan City

Taiwan / Tainan Shih / Tainan /
Tainan City (traditional Chinese: 臺南/台南; simplified Chinese: 台南; pinyin: Táinán; Wade-Giles: T'ai-nan; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-lâm, literally "Southern Taiwan") is the fourth largest city in Taiwan after Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung. It is officially administrated as a provincial city of Taiwan Province in the Republic of China.

Tainan was established as the capital of Taiwan in 1661 and remained the capital until 1887 during the Qing Dynasty. In fact, "Tayoan"/"Tayouan" is the old name of Tainan and became the name of the island later. The city is famous for its abundant historical buildings and relics.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tainan_City
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Coordinates:   23°1'43"N   120°11'16"E

Comments

  • THE cultural, religious, historic, and culinary of Taiwan. This is the center of Taiwan's Hokkien (Min-nan) culture. Often overlooked as a tourist destination, a visit to this town will surely be unforgettable. Religious festivals here are amazing. The best xiaocai ("little dishes") can be found in Tainan, just ask locals around.
  • Tainan is much better than many other major Taiwanese cities such as Keelung and Taichung.