Old Big Well Pier, Historical well in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan
The Old Big Well Pier is a historical water installation located at the intersection of Minquan Road and Yongfu Road in Tainan's central area. Stone tablets and structural remnants at the site mark where residents historically accessed water and engaged in commerce.
The site originated during the Dutch Formosa period when colonial traders established it as a vital water supply point for the harbor district. Official recognition as a municipal historic site came much later, in the final years of the 20th century.
The site was known locally as Da Jing Tou and served as a gathering place where residents came to collect water and conduct daily business. This location reflected how communities organized themselves around essential resources and trade in historical Tainan.
The site is located at a recognizable street intersection in central Tainan and is easily accessible by local public transportation. Visitors can walk around the preserved structures and read the informational markers that explain the site's history and purpose.
The stone tablets at the site still bear inscriptions that hint at names and dates of various repairs made throughout its active period. These markings reveal how integral this location remained to daily life across many generations before it became a protected monument.
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