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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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Zuozhen
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Liujia

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Old Ximen Market in Tainan

Tainan West Market 台南西市場

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July 15, 2015
The doctor is in

Xinglin General Hospital 杏林綜合醫院

Places
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May 6, 2015
Nanmen, Tainan’s great southern gate

The Great Southern Gate of Tainan 臺灣府城大南門

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April 12, 2015
Putuoshan White Temple main hall

Putuoshan White Temple 普陀山白衣道場

Places
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March 22, 2015
Xunfang Fortress, Tainan

Xunfang Fortress 巽方砲台

Places
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March 22, 2015
Oozing out of a window

Anping Tree House 安平樹屋

Places
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March 17, 2015
The signs of Xinhua Old Street

Xinhua Old Street 新化老街

Places
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February 25, 2015
Chinatown, Tainan

Tainan Chinatown 臺南中國城

Places
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November 6, 2014
Fresh noodles in Tainan city

How to Eat Like a Local in Tainan

Articles
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September 22, 2014
Easy cafe in Tainan

Tainan Working Cafes

Articles
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July 1, 2014
Heading off the main highway in rural Tainan

A Long Ride From Tainan to Changhua

Travelogues
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June 17, 2014
The other side of the Renoir resort club 雷諾瓦俱樂部

Renoir Resort Club 雷諾瓦俱樂部

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May 20, 2014
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