New Ways to Explore Tainan’s Old Town: Stroll Through Anping in a Cheongsam

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 
Many visitors to Kyoto often rent traditional kimonos, wear wooden clogs, and stroll through the ancient temple lanes to take Japanese-style photos as souvenirs. Now, when you come to Anping in Tainan, some local businesses also offer cheongsam rental services, allowing visitors to enjoy an unforgettable experience in this ancient city full of old houses and red-brick alleys.

“Anping•Flag Run” is located in the Anping District. Its uniquely charming old-house storefront breaks the usual serious impression of cheongsams, offering a service to rent cheongsams for exploring Tainan, attracting many tourists to come and try it out. The idea originated when the owner traveled to Japan earlier this year with friends and was deeply impressed by how joyful her friend looked taking photos in a kimono. This inspired the idea of opening a cheongsam shop in the quaint city of Tainan.

The “Anping•Flag Run” store, renovated from an old building, retains elements such as terrazzo floors, red brick walls, octagonal windows, and antique furniture. These are complemented by neatly arranged cheongsams and vintage dressing tables, creating an environment where customers can select their cheongsams as if stepping into a time tunnel — almost like characters from an Eileen Chang novel. The shop offers a wide variety of cheongsam styles, updated each season to give visitors more choices. The form-fitting cheongsams are suitable for guests weighing between 30 kg and 60 kg. For those concerned about body shape, the store thoughtfully provides shawls, jackets, and other accessories to enhance the look, ensuring everyone can enjoy a confident and comfortable experience and create unforgettable memories. In addition to women's cheongsams, the store also offers men's suspenders for rent and appointments for makeup and hairstyling services.

The unique and fun experience has made “Anping•Flag Run” a hit since its opening in July, attracting many visitors, including travelers from Hong Kong, China, and beyond. It has quickly become one of the most popular new ways to explore Tainan. To soak in the charm of the ancient city, strolling through the streets in a cheongsam is the best — and most memorable — way to do it.