Title: Chihkan Tower in Tainan City Centre | Expedia.co.uk [Chihkan Tower Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Chihkan-Tower-Hotels.0-l6120270-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Chihkan Tower Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Chihkan-Tower.d6120270.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tainan City Centre Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tainan-City-Centre.d6177061.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Chihkan Tower ![Chihkan Tower showing a temple or place of worship](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114180-Tainan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chihkan Tower](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114202-Tainan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chihkan Tower showing a pond and animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114248-Chihkan-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chihkan Tower showing a temple or place of worship](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114253-Chihkan-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chihkan Tower featuring a statue or sculpture and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114206-Tainan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chihkan Tower Activities --- --- #### Spend some time at this 17th-century Dutch fort, known for its classical Chinese architecture, statues and picturesque gardens. A witness to more than three centuries of history, Chihkan Tower is one of Tainan’s most famous buildings. The old structure is also known as Fort Provintia and within its grounds are statues, ponds and buildings of architectural beauty. The fort was first constructed by the Dutch in 1653 and since then has passed through numerous owners, including the Ming and Qing dynasties and the Japanese. The two Chinese-style towers within the grounds were built over the original fort which was destroyed by an earthquake. As you make your way through the site, look for some of the original brick foundations. Upon entering the grounds, stop to examine the *Statue of the Compromise between Koxinga and the Dutch*. This sculpture depicts the Dutch surrendering to the Chinese military leader Koxinga in the 17th century. Go to the first tower, which is known as Haishen Temple. The 19th-century building stands on a site once occupied by Fort Provintia’s southwestern bastion. Outside you will see nine upright stone slabs, called steles. They were a gift to the city of Tainan by Emperor Qianlong who ruled China in the 18th century. Step inside the building for the exhibition dedicated to Koxinga and the original fort. Browse the exhibition dedicated to the Qing civil service system inside the second tower, the Wenchang Pavilion. Climb the stairs to the second floor, which houses a shrine dedicated to Lord Kuixing. According to Chinese mythology, this deity was once a mortal who failed his civil service examinations. He is now said to oversee academic and career-related achievements. Elsewhere, enjoy the manicured lawns, pond and waterfall. Observe the nine turtle statues carrying large tablets on their backs. The figures date back to the Qing Dynasty. Chihkan Tower is situated in Tainan's West Central District. To get there, take the bus from Tainan’s main train station. The fort is open daily and there is an admission fee. ### Popular places to visit ![Chihkan Tower showing a temple or place of worship](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114180-Tainan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Provintia You can find out about the history of Tainan with a visit to Fort Provintia. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Provintia-Tainan.d6331715.Attraction) ![Ji Dian Wu Miao showing a temple or place of worship](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114325-Ji-Dian-Wu-Miao.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ji Dian Wu Miao Statues, shrines, carvings, colorful architecture and legends of a powerful deity make this centuries-old temple well worth a visit. 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