Tainan Canal

　　Tainan Canal is a canal encircling the Fifth Redevelopment Zone of Tainan City, connecting the downtown area with Anping Port. The ancient canal originally dug in the early 19th century silted up during the Japanese colonial period. After the Tainan City Canal Renovation Project completed in 1999, the water quality became clear.

　　The Tainan Canal is 3.782 kilometers long, with a surface width of 37 meters and a bottom width of 27.3 meters. The water depth at low tide is 1.8 meters. Designed in 1922 by Japanese engineer Matsumoto Kotaro, it is the longest artificial canal in Taiwan. The canal features boat basins in both Anping and downtown Tainan, with the one in the city area commonly known as the "Canal Blind Section," which has now been filled in to build the commercial complex China Town. However, as Anping Port gradually silted up and its port functions were overtaken by Kaohsiung Port, the canal was repurposed for tourism. Dragon boat races are also held here during the Dragon Boat Festival. The Tainan City Government plans to construct an underwater walkway, which will eventually connect to the opposite side of the Canal Museum, allowing visitors to enjoy the underwater ecology.

　　Many visitors come to fish along the banks of Tainan Canal, and the beautiful waters make it a great spot for wedding photos. In the evening, tourists often stroll along the canal pathways or visit the scenic viewpoints to take in the charm of the canal. On holidays, performances are frequently held by the canal, and open-air cafés fill the air with the rich aroma of coffee, offering visitors a chance to soak in the romantic atmosphere.

　　Tainan Canal Must-visit reason: The longest artificial canal in Taiwan