Anping District, Administrative district in Tainan City, Taiwan
Description
Anping is a district on the western coast of Tainan that blends modern neighborhoods with historical structures from different eras. The area covers roughly eleven square kilometers and combines old buildings with current urban features.
History
The Dutch East India Company built Fort Zeelandia in 1624, marking the start of European colonial rule in Taiwan. This fort later became known as Anping Fort and shaped the district's history.
Culture
The district is home to several temples where you can observe local devotion to Mazu, the traditional protector goddess of seafarers and merchants. This religious practice shapes daily life and reflects how deeply the maritime past remains woven into local beliefs.
Practical
You can reach the district via Provincial Highway 1 or take public buses from Tainan's main station. It helps to get oriented on local attractions ahead of time to plan your exploration efficiently.
Did you know?
The former Tait & Company Merchant House displays a blend of Western and Eastern architectural elements reflecting the trading history. Visitors can see how different cultural influences came together in a single structure.
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Fort Zeelandia
1 km
Eternal Golden Castle
716 m
Anping Tree House
1.2 km
Former Tait & Co. Merchant House
1.2 km
Tianhou Temple
902 mThe Former Julius Mannich Merchant House
1.1 km
Graves of 12 military workers, Anping
890 m
Haishan Hall
924 m
Fort Zeelandia Museum, Tainan
988 m
Anping Small Fort
900 m
Miaosho Temple
750 m
Former Anping Office of the Tainan Branch of the Taiwan Governor-General's Monopoly Bureau
1.3 km
Canal Museum
567 m
安平靈濟殿
579 m
安平西㡣殿
1 km
延平街古井
874 m
Chenghuangtempel van Anping
694 m
Guanyintempel van Anping
757 m
Anping Guangji Temple
872 m
Anping Dazhong Temple
716 m
Gunga Temple
616 m
Moon Bay
2 km
Anping Lighthouse
1.8 km
Qianlong Seawall
1 kmRedoute Utrecht
799 m劍獅
1 km毛屋子 阿狗
1.9 kmCannon
944 m
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