Tainan One-Day Tour: Explore the Ancient Capital’s Cultural Heritage
Spend a day delving deep into Tainan, the ancient capital, exploring its most representative cultural tapestry in one go, from artistic sanctuaries to historic street districts. The itinerary starts from HSR Tainan Station. First, step into the Chimei Museum to admire its collections and architectural beauty. Then, head to Yongle Market to experience local commoner's cuisine and the rhythm of old city life, allowing your taste buds and sight to kick off simultaneously. In the afternoon, connect Chihkan Tower, the Official God of War Temple, the Grand Matsu Temple, Tainan Art Museum Building 2, and the Confucius Temple Complex, layering Tainan's historical depth from the Dutch colonial period and the Ming-Cheng era (Koxinga's rule) to the Qing Dynasty and modern urban aesthetics. Finally, head to Anping Old Street, the Former Tait & Co. Merchant House, Anping Tree House, and Anping Fort, stepping into the memories of port opening and foreign trade, and drawing the most classic conclusion to your tour of the ancient capital amidst the evening glow.
Day 1
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09:30 Meet at HSR Tainan Station, Exit 3 -
09:50 Chimei Museum (120 min) (Closed on Wednesdays) -
12:10 Yong Le Market — Lunch (60 min) -
13:15 Chihkan Tower (30 min) -
13:45 Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple & Grand Mazu Temple (15 min) -
14:15 Tainan Art Museum Building 2 (30 min) -
14:55 Confucius Temple Cultural Park (60 min) -
16:10 Anping Old Street –Former Tait & Co. Merchant House – Tree House – Anping Old Fort (90 min) -
18:30 Return to HSR Tainan Station / End of tour
1.Meeting times will be confirmed one day prior to departure.
2.Departure: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
3.The duration of each sightseeing stop is for reference only. In case of traffic congestion,
the company reserves the right to adjust the schedule or change the visiting order as
necessary.
4.The tour mainly uses 9-seater vehicles. Vehicle type will be arranged based on the final
number of participants.
5.Unused items included in the tour package are non-refundable.
6.If meals are included, please inform us of any vegetarian requirements upon booking.
7.In case of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the company reserves the
right to cancel or modify the itinerary.
8.If the tour is canceled due to natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, or heavy rain,
the company reserves the right to postpone departure or offer a full refund.
9.Participants are advised to wear light, comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring appropriate
warm layers for cooler temperatures.
10.Please do not bring pets on the tour in order to maintain public hygiene and prevent the
spread of infectious diseases.
(Pets are not allowed in vehicles, hotels, or restaurants. Guide dogs are exempted.)
11.Please bring a light raincoat and water bottle, sun hat or umbrella, warm jacket (for cool
air-conditioning on the bus or lower temperatures in mountain and coastal areas), camera,
batteries, charger, and personal medication (such as motion sickness or cold medicine).
Related Info
■Tour Includes:
1.Taiwan Tour Bus transportation
2.Mandarin guided tour
3.Chimei Museum NT$200, Chihkan Tower NT$70, Anping Old Fort NT$70
4. Travel insurance
■Not Included in the Tour Fee:
1. Tips (suggested NT$150 per person per day)
2. Lunch
3. personal expenses
4. Personal expenses such as beverages, souvenirs, or private purchases are not included.
5. Personal travel insurance is not included. Travelers who wish to purchase additional
coverage may do so individually in accordance with regulations.
6. Any expenses not specified in the itinerary, as well as optional activities or costs incurred
during free time, are not included in the tour fee.
■From now on, disposable bottled water will no longer be provided on the tour bus.
We encourage passengers to bring your own reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
and carbon emissions.Let us uphold the value of sustainability through our actions and
contribute to the preservation of our planet.
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Notice
- "Taiwan Tour Bus" journey is reserved upon requested. Tourists can inquire the detailed information with their travel agents. The journey is either on a half-day, one-day or two-day basis. For one-day itineraries can be arranged on a two-days basis. And also it can be received with better hotels rate through travel agent service.
- Price for all "Taiwan Tour Bus" journeys includes transportation, tour guide service and insurance (NT$2.5 million liability insurance, NT$200,000 medical insurance); Meal and admission ticket are excluded in some tours and all those can be arranged upon requested.
- Departure point is limited in some specific hotels as each itinerary is indicated. More private and customized tours we can provide! Please email to [email protected]. Thank you!.