TAINAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – September 25, 2023 – As the starting point of Taiwan’s history, Tainan is home to well-preserved historical sites and traditional culture. A wealth of historical value and anecdotes are discovered every step of the way. It’s no wonder that Tainan ranks, alongside Kyoto, Hoi An, Bangkok and Seoul, among the top five cities for discovering traditional Asian cultures. Additionally, put on the traditional Tainan outfit (qipao) immersing yourself in its cultural and historical charms has become a memory cherished and shared by visitors from all over the world. A trip to Tainan can easily evoke a feeling of time travel, taking the visitor back to the city’s evolution over four centuries.
Tainan Tourist Attractions (L to R): Confucius Temple Cultural Park, Anping Old Fort, Koxinga Shrine
Do you want to enjoy the popular drama “Someday or One Day” again? This can be easily achieved by taking a trip to Tainan and attending a massive international tourism event. A complete map of filming locations for the TV and movie versions has been created for fans around the world. Trace Huang Yu-hsuan’s steps to the Three Two Record Store that lead him to change based on key clues; Grandma Mo’s Shaved Ice Shop in Madou, Fengnan High School in Liuying, and the place to watch the sunrise on New Year’s Day in Zuozhen. Be present in the very scenes where the main characters have their classic dialogues. Tainan’s unique retro style promises endless surprises.
Over a period of 400 years, it only takes 3 hours to fly from Vietnam to the ancient city of Tainan. Join friends or family to don qipaos and stroll through Tainan’s historic lanes and alleys, immersing yourself in the charm of the city’s four centuries of history. Let yourself be tempted by the culinary delights of Michelin-starred restaurants and century-old establishments. Stay in uniquely designed homestays available for exclusive bookings. Tainan, with its wealth of tourism resources, has obtained several travel safety certifications and implemented a comprehensive range of visitor-friendly measures. It promises to welcome every international visitor with the highest standards of hospitality that befit only an international city entirely dedicated to tourism.
Since Taiwan reopened its borders to international visitors on October 13, 2022, Tainan has become one of the most recommended destinations. Topping the list of diverse and rich tourist attractions in Tainan are the Sicao Green Tunnel, also nicknamed “the little Amazon River”; the Chimei Museum which is clearly reminiscent of European palaces; Taiwan’s oldest salt fields; historic buildings scattered throughout its streets and alleys. Furthermore, Tainan will celebrate its 400th anniversaryth anniversary in 2024. Fittingly for this auspicious occasion, the city will host the Taiwan Lantern Festival, the most important annual event for Taiwan’s tourism industry. With the Longci Light Festival, Yuejin Lantern Festival, Puji Temple Lantern Festival, Chenggong Lantern Festival and Shennong Street Lantern Festival, what awaits visitors is nothing less as the largest event of its type ever organized in this country. That’s not all. THE
World Orchid Conference Trust (WOCT) also chose Tainan as the host of the 23rd
World Orchid Conference and the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show, a World Cup-style event for the orchid community that only takes place every three years. International travelers are welcome to enjoy the Taiwan Lantern Festival and the International Orchid Show simultaneously.
The Tainan city government spares no effort to promote tourism. Priority is given to attracting more international visitors and encouraging local tourist groups to stay and spend in the city. Thus, the 2023 Travel Industry Incentive Program to Attract International Tourists was implemented with a view to boosting the city’s tourism industry and enhancing its appeal to international tourists. For the latest Tainan tourism attractions and events, please visit Travel Tainan or its Facebook page:
https://www.twtainan.net/fr;
https://www.facebook.com/traveltainan/?locale=zh_TW.
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