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Tainan

City · 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Population 1,874,686
Area 2,245 km²
Time zone Asia/Taipei
Official website www.tainan.gov.tw
Tainan

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Tainan City Essentials

As Taiwan’s oldest urban center, Tainan preserves layers of history from 17th-century Dutch outposts like Fort Zeelandia and Chihkan Tower to the Qing-era Confucius Temple. The city’s architectural diversity includes the Western-inspired Chimei Museum and the Art Deco Hayashi Department Store. Spiritual life is anchored by the Grand Matsu Temple and Nan kun shen dai tian fu, while the Anping district offers unique sites like the banyan-entwined Anping Tree House and the defensive Eternal Golden Castle.

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Historic Temples of Tainan

Tainan serves as Taiwan’s spiritual heart, housing centuries-old sanctuaries that define the island’s religious landscape. This collection spans the historic "Seven Temples and Eight Shrines," featuring the oldest Mazu temple in Taiwan and the unique Wind God Temple. From the intricate Koji pottery of Jin Tang Dian to the fire-and-water wonders of Biyun Temple, these sites showcase Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, traditional craftsmanship, and vibrant folk customs like the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks and King Boat ceremonies.

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Historic Sites in Tainan

Tainan serves as a living museum of Taiwan's complex history, featuring well-preserved structures from the Dutch colonial era and the Qing dynasty. This list includes the 17th-century Fort Zeelandia and Fort Provintia, which served as Dutch administrative centers. You will also find the Eternal Golden Castle, a 19th-century coastal battery, and rare examples of 20th-century heritage like the Imperial Portrait Pavilion in Xinhua and the former Tainan broadcasting bureau.

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Best Viewpoints & Peaks

Tainan's landscape offers diverse vantage points, from the coastal horizons of Anping and the Qigu Salt Mountain to the rugged peaks of the Siraya National Scenic Area. This collection features historic Dutch fortifications, Japanese-era martial arts architecture, and the dramatic "Eagle Rock" formation at Lie ying jian. Visitors can observe the seasonal bald cypress colors at Liujia, the turquoise waters of Wushantou and Nanhua reservoirs, and panoramic views of the Chianan Plain from Zhen tou shan.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 15°–26°
  • 18° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 15°–26°
  • 19° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 24° · extremes 17°–27°
  • 20° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 20°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 25°–31°
  • 27° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 27°–32°
  • 28° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 27°–31°
  • 28° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 26°–31°
  • 27° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 21°–28°
  • 23° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 17°–26°
  • 20° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
New Taiwan Dollar TWD NT$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type A / Type B
110 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+886
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Tours & Activities

Chihkan Tower
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Fort Zeelandia
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Confucius Temple

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