By: Little Traveler
According to a survey by Expedia, the number of Hong Kong visitors to Tainan increased by 569% last year (based on hotel booking days). So, what’s worth seeing and doing in this cultural capital? Fever Travel has handpicked some highlights.Introduction to Tainan
The Blue Print is an iconic landmark in Tainan, known to almost everyone. When I first visited Tainan last year intending to pay homage to it, I accidentally ended up on Ximen Road, just one street away from the original site, and saw the new 3D version of the once 2D Blue Print. There was even a cute mascot named Blues greeting everyone at the entrance, stealing the spotlight.
The old houses, formerly part of the old judicial dormitory complex—including their furniture and plants—were all dyed blue. Combined with white radiating lines and lighting, the blend of real and virtual home decor gives visitors the illusion of stepping into the artwork.
The previously walled-off construction site, surrounded by hoardings, was reopened as a brand-new cultural and creative park late last year. The park now hosts nearly 23 cultural and creative shops, mainly consisting of studios, showrooms, art galleries, and workshops. Even popular local Tainan brands like “Ju Zhen Taiwan” and the cloth bag brand “la yoo” have a presence here. The park also regularly holds cultural and creative exhibitions, and weekend concerts allow visitors to soak in Tainan’s hip and artistic vibe.
Blue Print Cultural and Creative Park
Address: No. 689 Lane, Section 1, Ximen Road, South District, Tainan City, Taiwan
Opening Hours: 10am – 8pm (Operating hours may vary slightly for different studios)
Transportation: Take bus routes 1, 2, 5, 11, or 18 from Tainan Railway Station to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Tiandi Station. Walk for 2 minutes or take a taxi for about 10 minutes.
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