週邊景點

People familiar with Tainan may wonder why the early commercial center of the city was in the Zhongxi District. " To understand this, one must delve into the illustrious history of the "Wutiao Harbor.

Wutiao Harbor roughly covers the area south of Chenggong Road, west of Xinmei Street, and north to Zhongzheng Road. Unlike the Chihkan Cultural Park, which focuses on history from the Dutch period onwards, Wutiao Harbor rose to prominence during the Qing Dynasty's most prosperous Yong, Qian, and Jia periods. In an age of maritime dominance, a harbor's location meant business opportunities. Today, Wutiao Harbor is almost synonymous with Beishi Street (Shennong Street), renowned for its access to the headquarters of Shuixian Temple in Sanjiao.

To say Wutiao Harbor was legendary would not be an exaggeration.  From its emergence to its disappearance, it existed for roughly a century. Through the period of Japanese colonial rule and urbanization up to the present day, traces of the former waterway are hard to find. What remains are the old streets and the continuation of commercial activities.  These commercial activities include both import and export trade as well as vibrant domestic trade.  Even after undergoing urban restructuring during the Japanese colonial period, commercial activities have remained in the vicinity of Wutiao Harbor, and it is also the present-day Zhongzheng Road business district.

Features

Although much of Wutiao Harbor's past has been lost due to dramatic geographical changes, the opening of Hai'an Road ten years ago not only severed the urban texture left by Wutiao Harbor but also became a major reason for the decline of the Zhongzheng business district.

The construction of the Hai'an Road tunnel started with a flawed grand vision, causing widespread damage to businesses and residences along the route.  However, this mistake inadvertently sowed the seeds of art. After the road was opened, these seeds sprouted one by one. Derelict old houses, in the eyes of creative and optimistic artists, became the best experimental spaces. Along both sides of Hai'an Road, installation art and graffiti culture emerged one after another. With the formation of an artistic atmosphere, many unique shops, restaurants, and pubs moved in, turning Hai'an Road into a shining pearl stretching for hundreds of meters. Whether in the evening or at night, the area displays a captivating charm. If tourists are tired and want to take a break, the Hai'an Road business district is undoubtedly the best choice.

In recent years, thanks to the efforts of Tainan residents, this area has transformed from a "beautiful mistake" to "mistaken beauty." Beishi Street in Wutiao Harbor has regained its old glory, and Hai'an Road has become a paradise for installation art. Shops on both sides are sprouting like bamboo shoots after rain, becoming the best leisure spot for tourists after dark.

Transportation Information

Qigu (Provincial Highway 17) Direction: Head south on Anming Road in Tainan City → Zhonghua West Road → Turn left onto Hewei Road → Turn right onto Wenxian Road → Chenggong Road → Turn right onto Jinhua Road → Turn left onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 15 kilometers.

Anding (Provincial Highway 19) Direction: Head south on Anhe Road in Tainan City → Turn right onto Beian Road → Turn right onto Ximen Road → Turn right onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 12 kilometers.

Xinshi (National Highway 8) Direction: Enter Anji Road from National Highway 8 → Haitian Road → Wenxian Road → Chenggong Road → Turn right onto Jinhua Road → Turn left onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 10.5 kilometers.

Yongkang (Provincial Highway 1) Direction: Head south on Ximen Road in Tainan City → Turn right onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 5 kilometers.

Yongkang (Provincial Highway 20) Direction: Start on Kaiyuan Road in Tainan City → Turn right onto Gongyuan North Road → Turn left onto Ximen Road → Turn right onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 5 kilometers.

Dawan (County Road 180) Direction: Start on Xiaodong Road in Tainan City → Turn right onto Dongfeng Road → Gongyuan North Road → Turn left onto Ximen Road → Turn right onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 5 kilometers.

Rende (County Road 182) Direction: Start on Dongmen Road in Tainan City → Turn left onto Zhonghua East Road → Zhonghua South Road → Turn right onto Jinhua Road → Turn right onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 11.5 kilometers.

Rende (Provincial Highway 1) Direction: Head north on Datong Road in Tainan City → Turn left onto Zhonghua South Road → Turn right onto Jinhua Road → Turn right onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 11 kilometers.

Hunei (Provincial Highway 17A) Direction: Head north on Mingxing Road in Tainan City → Follow Jinhua Road → Turn right onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 9.5 kilometers.

Qiading (Provincial Highway 17) Direction: Head north on Binnan Road in Tainan City → Turn right onto Zhonghua South Road → Turn left onto Jinhua Road → Turn right onto Minsheng Road to arrive. The total distance is approximately 10.5 kilometers.

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Itinerary

Hai'an Temple → Walk 5 minutes → Jieguan Ting Stone Arch, Fengshen Temple → Walk 5 minutes → Jinhua Mansion → Walk 5 minutes → Hai'an Road Art Street → Walk 8 minutes → Medicine King Temple → Walk 8 minutes → Duiyue Gate

-- Information sourced from Tainan Castle City Tourism Website --