By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin
The new inspiration that old Tainan brings to travelers is actually brewing within historic buildings, enticing people to come here in search of lost time. The fragments of those golden eras may just be thriving in newly established old-house cafés, eateries, inns, and bars. When visiting the ancient city of Fucheng, you must slow your pace and savor the city’s history at a different rhythm from usual, taking the emotions stirred by these old houses into your heart. Spend a day following 《Tainan Days: A Little Trip to Old Houses》, and breathe leisurely together with Tainan.
The aged spaces encapsulate the essence of bygone days, offering travelers the heartfelt touch of an ancient capital’s years. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin)
This book introduces 47 cafés, restaurants, bars, and more, all transformed from old houses in Tainan, and outlines 6 major themes, presenting readers with “One Day of Slow Living in Fucheng: Six Proposals.” These include “Morning, Starting with Your Taste Buds,” “Afternoon, Savoring Leisurely Tea Time,” “Feast, Dining with Time as the Sauce,” “Good Night, Staying Within the Flow of Time,” “Night Unending, Tipsy Under the Starry Sky,” and “Special Feature on Tainan Cultural Creativity.” It allows readers to indulge in the morning light from a lazy start, enjoy a delicious brunch at the leisurely pace of Tainan’s four hundred years, then stroll into the old alleys in the afternoon, feeling the nostalgic scents wafting from coffee and tea. In the evening, whether it’s European cuisine, Chinese dishes, or Japanese flair, let the old houses serve up flavors enriched with time. At night, stay amidst the simple charm of bygone living, or lose yourself in the embrace of night, old houses, and alcohol, where the boundary between past and present blurs—so what if you’ve forgotten what day or age it is?
Old houses don’t just preserve the past—they also hold memories and traces of human interaction. (Image provided by Mook Editing Department)
Arriving in Tainan, this cultural ancient capital naturally exudes a humanistic charm that has been steeped in centuries of history, captivating more and more creative youths to settle here. Visit the 6 cultural and creative shops featured in 《Tainan Days: A Little Trip to Old Houses》, where the catalyzing effect of the old houses makes it hard not to feel artistic—why not pick up some uniquely styled little treasures, along with fond memories of Tainan, to take home?
● Old Houses Give You New Inspiration — 《Tainan Days: A Little Trip to Old Houses》
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On weekends, escape the hustle of daily life and spend time living in Tainan with 《Tainan Days: A Little Trip to Old Houses》 ! (Image provided by Mook Editing Department)