Our first-hand experiences in Tainan, including our stories, guides and places we genuinely tested.
Our go-to in Tainan: 2 tested places. Open each entry for details and useful links to help plan your visit. This selection grows with the content we publish.
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Our personal go-to spot in Tainan. Open each entry for details and useful links to help plan your visit. This selection grows with the content we publish.
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Danzai noodles (擔仔麵) are one of Tainan's signature dishes. Served in a small bowl, the noodles come in a fragrant broth with meat, traditionally pork, although beef versions exist too, like the one we tried, and sometimes a shrimp. It's a simple dish with deep roots in the city's food culture, often found in small traditional eateries.
Read the full recommendationNo. 201號, Section 3, Jinhua Rd, Qiancao Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taïwan 700Garden Night Market is Tainan's largest night market, in a city famous for its food. Hundreds of stalls offer a maze of Taiwanese street food, grilled dishes, seafood, desserts and drinks. Beyond the food, you'll also find clothing, small shops and carnival games. It's a lively open-air market with something happening around every corner.
Read the full recommendationNo. 533, Section 3, Hai'an Road, North District, Tainan, TaiwanIn Tainan’s historic center, Shennong Street is a small, iconic street that recalls the city’s trading past. Once part of the bustling Five Channels port district, it retains traditional houses now home to independent shops, artisan workshops, cafés and bars. Its historic façades and colorful lanterns overhead bring together local heritage and contemporary creativity.
Read the full recommendationShennong Street, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan
“Tonight it’s all you can drink. NT$700. But if you take your trousers off, it’s cheaper. In boxers, 600. In briefs, 500.” We look at each other. “Damn… if I’d known, I would have worn briefs,” says Sébastien...
