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A landscape of dreams

Tainan

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  2. Tainan

Tainan (台南) is the historic capital of Taiwan. The Dutch established a fort and trading post at Anping in the early 17th century but were expelled by the pirate-king Koxinga, a Ming dynasty loyalist, in 1662. An independent polity, the Kingdom of Tungning, only lasted 30 years before it was absorbed by the Qing, who governed western Taiwan with disinterest for the next two centuries. The capital was moved to Taipei shortly before Taiwan was integrated into the Empire of Japan but its cultural importance has never waned. It remains a popular destination for anyone interested in its rich history, vintage vibe, and renowned culinary specialties.

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Rende Second Airforce New Village Treehouse 仁德二空眷村

Tainan Second Air Force New Village 台南二空眷村

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April 30, 2023
Huazhou Theater 華洲戲院

Nanxi Huazhou Theater 楠西華洲戲院

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April 17, 2023
Shining a Light on Zhongyang Theater, Guanmiao

Guanmiao Zhongyang Theater 關廟中央戲院

Places
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November 8, 2019
An Old Projector at Chenggong Theater

Xinying Chenggong Theater 新營成功戲院

Places
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July 29, 2017
Oblique View of Xinjianguo Theater

Tainan Xinjianguo Theater 台南新建國戲院

Places
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July 26, 2017
An oblong look at Dong’an Theater

Dong’an Theater 東安戲院

Places
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April 20, 2017
A pink sanheyuan in Alian District

Southern Taiwan Ride 2015: Tainan to Pingtung City

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June 18, 2016
Beneath an electric blue sky

Qingkunshen Fan-Shaped Saltern 青鯤鯓扇形鹽田

Places
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June 10, 2016
An oblique view of Fahua Temple, Tainan

Tainan Fahua Monastery 台南法華寺

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April 20, 2016
The interior of Our Lady of China Catholic church

Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral 中華聖母主教座堂

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April 4, 2016
Exploring the upper levels of Shanxi temple in Guanmiao

Guanmiao Shanxi Temple 關廟山西宮

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October 12, 2015
Sundown in the badlands

Exploring the Badlands of Southern Taiwan

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