Tainan: So Freaking Boring! UGH!

[Emma Kihn]

Hello everyone! The itinerary for my 6-night trip to Taiwan is as follows: I spent the first three nights in Tainan and then proceeded to Taipei for the remaining three.

So far, I have been in Tainan for three days:

• On the first day, I arrived from Taipei with the dust still settling on me and went to explore the Garden Night Market at night.
  • (For my foreign friends: Night markets are a well-known culture in Taiwan. They are bustling venues filled with various small eateries and fun shops offering many things to do and watch.)
• The second day: that was yesterday!
  • A poster stated that the landscape of Jiannan Island (Qíjīn Dǎo) is impressive.
  • Therefore, I got up early at 6:30 in the morning and caught a vehicle at 8:30 am.
  • However, when I arrived there, it felt like my grandma's hometown in a way, and the weather was not supportive either. The so-called "rainbow houses" were simply difficult to describe.
  • At night, I visited the Sanfeng Temple (Sānfèng Gōng).
  • ️ Take note! ️
    • Thus, following the next day (today), started experiencing a runny nose and nasal congestion; apparently, I have caught a cold. ouch!
    • Travel tip: Remember to stay warm during the trip, especially if you're switching between various places throughout a single day and where the weather can be harsh. You don't want to play without consequences like I did.
• On the third day: right now!
  • I went to the coffee house named "Xianqing" during morning time and tried the same spaghetti as seen in the Taiwanese TV series "Can't Reach You."
    • (FYI: "Can't Reach You" is a popular Taiwanese series; fans who love the show usually try to find and visit similar shooting spots.)
  • In reality, I didn't know where to go next, so I went to my hotel to enjoy some milk tea and just chillax. Waaaaah!
  • Tomorrow, I will leave early morning to Taipei!

So, dear friends, any suggestions about places to eat and shop in Taipei? #Taiwan #Tainan

[Colin Cronin]

Have you left Tainan already? I could show you around.

[Lorena Runolfsson]

I left today. Thanks!

[Jesse Paucek]

The food was delicious!

[Susie Kutch-Green]

Wow, thank you so much! Is this Tainan or Taipei?

[Mr. Otis Schaefer]

It feels like you didn't do enough research beforehand; Tainan has so many charming little shops and alleys worth exploring. Also, the Cijin (Qijin) you mentioned is actually in Kaohsiung.

[Benjamin Dooley]

I checked Xiaohongshu but couldn't find much, and the friends I know are mostly familiar with Taipei.

[Ms. Alberta Moen]

Didn't you take a boat trip at Sicao (Green Tunnel)?

[Lorena Runolfsson]

This is gorgeous!

[Lula Schmidt]

Since it's so late, there isn't much else to do. You could head over to Haian Road for some food and drinks, and then take a stroll down Shennong Street to see the lovely old houses and creative handcrafted goods.

[Leon O'Keefe]

Yeah, I really should have posted to ask for suggestions earlier.

[Roosevelt Reynolds]

Are there any must-eat, must-buy, or must-visit spots in Taipei?

[Miss Alison Collier]

The zoo.

[Dr. Ruben Larkin MD]

Tainan definitely has its fun side, but the city's overall layout and transportation aren't very tourist-friendly.

[Maryann Daniel IV]

This is delicious.

[Jesse Paucek]

What's this?

[Ms. Beatrice Abernathy]

The Sicao Green Tunnel, Chimei Museum, watching the sunset at Yuguang Island, and exploring the creative shops and historical sites on Shennong Street – these are all definitely worth visiting!