Shanhua District Travel Guide

Tainan

First Full Moon Festival(Taiwanese Lantern Festival) in Taiwan is called Guân-siau(元宵 / 元宵暝) 、 Siōng-guân-mê（上元暝）or Tsiann-gue̍h-tsa̍p-gōo（正月十五） Here is the 2008 Taiwan Lantern Festival is held at Tainan County.jpg [1] The story about this shot in my blog.
Photo by Ting W. Chang (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
First Full Moon Festival(Taiwanese Lantern Festival) in Taiwan is called Guân-siau(元宵 / 元宵暝) 、 Siōng-guân-mê（上元暝）or Tsiann-gue̍h-tsa̍p-gōo（正月十五） Here is the 2008 Taiwan Lantern Festival is held at Tainan County.jpg [1] The story about this shot in my blog.
Photo by Ting W. Chang (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Some crazy structure in the middle of an industrial park. #architecture #stunningstructure

Popular places to visit

Tainan showing night scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Tainan Flowers Night Market

4/5(2 reviews)

Join huge crowds of locals and enjoy the lively energy of an open-air market, while snacking on local delicacies, socializing and playing games.

Tainan Flowers Night Market
night scene of Chimei Museum in Tainan, Taiwan

CHIMEI Museum

5/5(4 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at CHIMEI Museum during your travels in Tainan. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

CHIMEI Museum
The formerly East Gate remains of Tainan Prefectural City Wall and Minor West Gate, Taiwan. It is part of the National Cheng Kung University campus.

National Cheng Kung University

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit National Cheng Kung University during your travels in Tainan. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

National Cheng Kung University
Chihkan Tower showing a temple or place of worship

Chihkan Tower

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Spend some time at this 17th-century Dutch fort, known for its classical Chinese architecture, statues and picturesque gardens.

Chihkan Tower
Tainan, Taiwan - December 4, 2018: People walked along the Shennong street, A landmark avenue dating from the Qing Dynasty, lined with quaint, historic shops and homes in Tainan, Taiwan.

Shennong Street

4.5/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Tainan, you can enjoy retail therapy at Shennong Street. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Shennong Street
Building view of Orthodox Luermen Shengmu

Orthodox Luermen Shengmu Temple

Orthodox Luermen Shengmu Temple is just one of the places to see in Tainan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Orthodox Luermen Shengmu Temple

Things to do

National Palace Museum Southern Branch Ticket

National Palace Museum Southern Branch Ticket in Chiayi Taiwan

£6
per adult
National Palace Museum Southern Branch Ticket in Chiayi Taiwan
Yong Le Market

Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

£57
per adult
Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan
Private Yangzhou Day Trip from Nanjing by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

Private Yangzhou Day Trip from Nanjing by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

£280
per adult
Private Yangzhou Day Trip from Nanjing by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option
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Top hotels in Shanhua District

Lakeshore Hotel Tainan

Lakeshore Hotel Tainan

4 out of 5
No. 269, Section 1, Yongfu Road Tainan
The price is £75 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£75
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,798 reviews)
Nice Room, great location and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

5 out of 5
89 Section West, University Road Tainan
The price is £85 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
£85
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,196 reviews)
This is an excellent hotel. Helpful staff, very comfortable rooms, great views, good location and good room service meals.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
U.I.J Hotel & Hostel

U.I.J Hotel & Hostel

4 out of 5
No.5, Ln.115, Youai St. Tainan
The price is £39 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£39
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
clean room, nice staff

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

U.I.J Hotel & Hostel
FX Hotel Tainan MinSheng Road Branch

FX Hotel Tainan MinSheng Road Branch

4 out of 5
8F., No.76, Sec. 2, Minsheng Rd. Tainan
The price is £28 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£28
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Room condition is accetable/ok.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

FX Hotel Tainan MinSheng Road Branch
Silks Place Tainan

Silks Place Tainan

4.5 out of 5
No 1 Heyi Rd Tainan
The price is £102 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£102
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent stay, beautiful spacious room, thoughtful details. We really liked the lounge. I wish the pool was heated as we couldn’t swim with our 3-year old even though it was nice outside.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Silks Place Tainan
The Place Tainan

The Place Tainan

4 out of 5
No.368, Sec. 1, Zhonghua E. Rd. Tainan
The price is £71 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£71
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tainan Flowers Night Market and T.S. Mall are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The room is very nice for stay in Tapei.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Place Tainan
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Other neighbourhoods around Shanhua District

五間厝南遺址意象

Xinshi

Travellers like the museums in Xinshi, and Yingxi Lake is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Xinshi
麻豆古港文化園區

Madou

While there might not be top attractions in Madou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tainan City Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center and Shanhua Sugar Factory Store.

Madou
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Jiali District

While visiting Jiali District, you might make a stop by sights like Soulangh Cultural Park and Beautiful Baby Artistic Cake Factory.

Jiali District
lawn in front of the ChiMei Museum, Tainan, Taiwan.

Yongkang

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yongkang. You might want to make time for a stop at Yongda Night Market or Yongkang Park.

Yongkang
Interesting place

Yujing

Travellers like the shopping in Yujing, and Mango Cingo Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yujing
Tainan showing night scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

North District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in North District. You might want to make time for a stop at Tainan Flowers Night Market or Tainan Park.

North District

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