Tainan, Historical coastal city in southwestern Taiwan
Tainan is a city in southwestern Taiwan with 37 administrative districts stretching from the Taiwan Strait coast to inland areas. The city combines densely populated urban neighborhoods with traditional market streets, rural farmland and fishing villages along the waterfront.
The Dutch East India Company founded Fort Zeelandia as a trading post in 1624, establishing the foundation for Taiwan's first capital. The city remained the political and economic center of the island until the 19th century.
The city contains over 1,600 registered temples, including the Taiwan Confucian Temple and numerous Buddhist and Taoist shrines throughout its districts.
The Taiwan High Speed Rail connects the station with other major cities, and regional trains plus buses serve the different districts. Many sites are within walking distance in the old town area, while a scooter or taxi helps reach distant neighborhoods.
The Anping Tree House shows a slow merger of building and nature as banyan fig trees grow through the walls of an old merchant warehouse. Wooden walkways guide visitors through the root-wrapped rooms, allowing views of the site from different angles.
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