The Chimei Museum is located in Rende District, Tainan City, Taiwan. It is a private museum and art gallery under the Chimei Enterprise founded by entrepreneur Xu Wen-long, primarily focusing on collecting Western artworks. The museum officially opened in 1992, utilizing floors 5 to 8 of the Chimei Enterprise building for free public visits. Prior to visiting, whether as an individual or group, one must…
The Tainan Canal is a waterway encircling the Fifth Redevelopment Zone of Tainan City, connecting the urban area of Tainan with Anping Port. The ancient canal originally dug in the early 19th century silted up during the Japanese colonial period. In 1999, Tainan City carried out a major renovation of the canal, which resulted in significantly clearer water quality after completion. The Tainan Canal is 3.782 kilometers long, with a surface width of 37 meters and a bottom width of...
The Xiao Family Memorial Archway for Chastity and Filial Piety is located near Fuan Temple in Lane 304, Section 1 of Fuqian Road. It is the smallest and most delicate among the four stone archways, yet its simplicity still conveys a sense of solemnity. This archway was built during the Jiaqing era to honor Madam Xiao, the wife of the imperial scholar Shen Yaowen, for her virtuous act of remaining chaste after her husband's death, raising their young child, and serving her in-laws. Supported by two pillars, the single-bay facade...
Chongdao Chongwen Archway During the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty, the imperial scholar Lin Chao-ying was honored with a plaque inscribed “Chongdao Chongwen” (Upholding the Way and Revering Literature) for his charitable act of renovating the county school’s Confucian temple. Authorized by imperial decree to construct the archway, it stands as one of the few in Taiwan erected to commend educational contributions. Located within Zhongshan Park, the stone archway features a four-pillar, three-bay structure with double eaves, reverse-flying eaves, roof tiles with drip edges, mythical beast ornaments, and more...
The Jieguanting Stone Archway was added during the renovation of Jieguanting in the 42nd year of the Qianlong reign (1777) by Magistrate Jiang Yuanshu to enhance the grandeur of receiving officials. It forms a complete architectural complex together with the Bell and Drum Tower, the Official Hall, and the Temple of the Wind God. The stone archway features a four-pillar, double-story, three-bay facade constructed from granite and blue volcanic tuff. The central horizontal plaque bears the inscription “Kun Wei Yong Dian” (Eternal Foundation of the Universe) on the front,…
Pankou Stone Archway The term "Pankou" originally referred to an academy of learning, specifically the county school in this context. During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, Magistrate Jiang Yuanshu renovated the Confucius Temple. To enhance its grandeur, he added this stone archway outside the main entrance known as Dong Dacheng Archway, located east of the temple, to honor the learning institutions of the prefecture and county.
The Dragon King Waterfall is located in the northern part of Guanshan Village, Nanhua Township, Tainan County, within the upper valley of Daizailiau Creek, a tributary of Houkuziai Creek. It is the northernmost point among a series of new scenic spots along the Houkuziai Creek — including Earth Valley, Sun Valley, Stone Flat Valley, Layered Cake Waterfall, and Secluded Valley Waterfall — and lies to the north, across the ridge of Sanjiao South Mountain, facing Pinglin Tribe in Dapu Township, Chiayi County...
Located in Longqi Township, Tainan County, Yanhuang Temple is a relatively young monastery. Situated in a remote area of Tainan County, it is not widely known, but it has garnered much interest due to the many legendary stories about its abbots, Venerable Wucheng and Venerable Hemiao. Originally, Yanhuang Temple was a simple hermitage where Venerable Wucheng practiced in seclusion. It was not until 1990 (the 79th year of the Republic of China) that it was built into its current palatial style...
One of Taiwan’s famous sacred trees and one of the tourist attractions along the New Central Cross-Island Highway. Located in the Tataga section of the New Central Cross-Island Highway in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, within the territory of Yushan National Park, it is a must-pass spot on the way to the Yushan hiking trailhead, making it particularly prominent. The Couple Trees consist of a pair of dead red cypress trees that form a striking sacred tree landscape. In 1963, they...
Once known as "Yuejin," Yanshui earned its name from being surrounded by rivers on three sides, with its terrain resembling a crescent moon. Few people know that over 100 years ago, Yanshui was once the fourth most prosperous town in Taiwan. An old Qing dynasty saying goes: “First Tainan, second Lukang, third Monga,” with Yuejin coming right after. Today, the now quiet town of Yanshui is a small settlement with a population of less than 30,000...
Minquan Ancient Street stretches from Dajiantou in the west (today’s intersection of Yongfu Road and Minquan Road) to Jiulingding in the east (the area around the North Pole Temple and Temple of Heaven), approximately 15 meters wide and 300 meters long. This section corresponds to today’s Section 2 of Minquan Road and was Taiwan’s first fully planned European-style boulevard. For over 300 years afterward, it served as the center of Tainan's urban area and an important birthplace of Taiwanese history.
The Yonghan Folk Art Museum is located to the right of Anping Fort. It stands on the site of the former Taxation Commissioner’s Residence, which was built in the 13th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1887). In 1979, the Tainan City Government renovated the site and renamed it the “Yonghan Folk Art Museum.” The museum is a two-story brick building coated with plaster, with a plain and unadorned exterior that contrasts sharply with the rich collection housed within…
Nestled away from the city, Qingjing Farm is fresh, natural, and serene. With its year-round abundant rainfall and misty landscapes, it is known as the "Peach Blossom Land above the Clouds." Tour guide Qingjing Farm tour map Qingjing Farm is located in Dingyuan Lane, Datong Village, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, covering an area of about 760 hectares at an altitude of approximately 1,748 meters. Surrounded by mountains, it offers expansive views...
Introduction: Nantou County’s Shitoushan, Lishan, and Baguashan are Taiwan’s first scenic area established through a non-contiguous (leapfrog) approach, covering a total area of 77,521 hectares. Lishan boasts abundant bird resources, primarily mountain birds and stream birds. Representative butterflies include the Common Birdwing, Great Red Apollo, and Double-ringed Peacock, while the butterfly viewing season in mid-to-low altitudes is from June to September and in high altitudes from July to August. At Baguashan, you can spot many bird species such as the Crested Goshawk, Green-backed Tit, Chinese Bulbul, Japanese White-eye, Pink Parrotbill, and Bamboo Partridge. Every March and April, tens of thousands of Grey-faced Buzzards migrate through the area. Additionally, the region features numerous faults formed due to geological activities such as folding and faulting of the mountains, resulting in landscapes like the Sanjiacun Fault, Nanliufenliao Fault, Tianzhong Forest Park Geological Landscape, Hengshan Fault, and Mingshan Fault. Transportation: Railway: Shitoushan Scenic Area: Take the Neiwan Line train from Xinzuoying Station on the Western Trunk Line, then transfer to a bus to Zhudong Station, and finally take a local passenger transport to the scenic spots. Baguashan Scenic Area: The Western Trunk Line can take you to nearby towns and stops (such as Changhua, Yuanlin, Tianzhong, Ershui, etc.). Bus: Shitoushan Scenic Area: Various attractions are accessible via shuttle buses operated by Xinzhushan Bus and Miaoli Bus (boarding stations are Zhudong Station and Toufen Station respectively). Lishan Scenic Area: Buses are available from Taichung Fengyuan Bus and Hualien Bus. Baguashan Scenic Area: Buses are available from Changhua Bus and Kuo-Kuang Bus. New Zhushan Bus Station phone: 03-5962018; Changhua Bus Station phone: 04-7224603; Miaoli Bus Toufen Station phone: 037-662111; Yuanlin Station phone: 04-8320081; Taichung Fengyuan Bus phone: 04-22223454; Tianzhong Station phone: 04-8742081; Hualien Bus phone: 03-8323485.
Introduction Located in Nantou County, the provincial Phoenix Valley Aviary covers an area of 30 hectares and is a natural forest. The aviary is home to over 5,000 mountain birds, river birds, seabirds, and migratory birds of various ecological habits from Taiwan and around the world, making it the largest bird park in Southeast Asia. The park preserves its original natural ecological environment, allowing visitors to get up close...
Yushan National Park, located in the central part of Taiwan, features a cluster of towering peaks, with over 30 mountains standing above 3,000 meters. Spanning four counties—Nantou, Chiayi, Hualien, and Kaohsiung—the park covers a total area of approximately 105,490 hectares. It is characterized by typical subtropical alpine geology, with terrain dominated by high mountains and river valleys. Amidst these rugged peaks and deep valleys lies not only a wealth of...
Guide Located in Lugu Township, Nantou County, Xitou Forest Recreation Area is 24 kilometers from Zhushan and is one of the seven forest management zones of the National Taiwan University College of Agriculture’s Experimental Forest. The area is planted with a variety of trees including cedar, cypress, Hinoki, ginkgo, and moso bamboo, making it ideal for plant observation and birdwatching. Introduction Xitou is home to approximately 300 families of woody plants…
Introduction Taroko National Park spans Hualien, Nantou, and Taichung. Established in 1986, it is the second-largest national park in Taiwan. The park is renowned for its majestic and nearly vertical marble canyon landscapes. Towering peaks within the park create a complex ecological structure and provide habitats for wildlife...
Sun Moon Lake is located in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, covering an area of over one hundred square kilometers, with a shoreline of thirty-three kilometers. It is divided by Lalu Island (Guanghua Island), with the northern half resembling a sun and the southern half shaped like a crescent moon, hence its name. Highlights: Sun Moon Lake is almost synonymous with Taiwan’s scenic beauty, surrounded by mountains and lush forests...
Huisun Farm is located in Ren'ai Township, Nantou, and is the largest expanse of primeval forest managed by the College of Agriculture at National Chung Hsing University. The area offers both educational value and scenic beauty, with diverse landscapes that reflect its elevation — from temperate to warm and subtropical zones. Its most distinctive feature is the east-west orientation of its streams, which intersect with high mountains and deep valleys to form majestic...