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A landscape of dreams

Tainan 台南

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  2. Tainan 台南

Tainan 台南 is the historic capital of Taiwan. The Dutch established a fort and trading post at Ānpíng 安平 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 台北 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.

Subdivisions

Tainan City 台南市
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Guanmiao 關廟
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Baihe 白河
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Xinying 新營
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Xinhua 新化
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Jiangjun 將軍
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Nanhua 南化
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Guantian 官田
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Liujia 六甲
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Anping 安平

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Pingtung 屏東
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Kaohsiung 高雄
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Yunlin 雲林
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Changhua 彰化
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Chiayi 嘉義
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Keelung 基隆
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Taipei 台北
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Taichung 台中
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New Taipei 新北
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Yilan 宜蘭
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

Travelogues
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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

Places
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October 12, 2015
Sundown in the badlands

Exploring the Badlands of Southern Taiwan

Travelogues
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August 11, 2015
Old Ximen Market in Tainan

Tainan West Market 台南西市場

Places
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July 15, 2015
The doctor is in

Xinglin General Hospital 杏林綜合醫院

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May 6, 2015
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