What to do and see in Tainan, Taiwan: The Best Cultural Tours

Taiwan may be a small island, however the lifestyle of local people is quite different from North and South. If you feel like to slow down a little bit, Southern Taiwan is a great place to enjoy a carefree vacation. Depart from Taipei to visit 3 top destinations in Southern Taiwan on this 3-day tour. Explore the harbor city of Kaohsiung by ferry and rickshaw, immerse yourself in natural beauty of Kenting National Park and stroll through several historical sites in the ancient capital city of Tainan. Breakfast will be provided on your second and third days and hotel accommodation will be provided on your first and second nights. This is a guided tour and the price also includes 2 one-way high-speed rail tickets and transport by an air-conditioned vehicle.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Admission fee and entrance ticket included in the itinerary, 1-way high-speed train ride from Taipei to Kaohsiung (standard class), 1-way high-speed train ride from Tainan to Taipei (standard class), Cijin ferry ride, Tricycle Rickshaw experience, 2-night hotel accommodation, Insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Dinner

Private tour conducted by professional licensed local sightseeing taxi from Kaohsiung to incredible attractions in Tainan: • Local Chinese or English-speaking tour guide • Accommodates up to 6 persons • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour • Include hotel pick-up and drop-off at Kaohsiung • Travel around a private license sightseeing vehicle As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

This tour will bring you to the most famous and fascinating touring spot in Tainan on a Single day! Such as historic spot like the Anping fort, Chikan tower, and Guohua Street where you can taste a various kind of local street food. Then you will experience beautiful sunset at Jing Zhai Jiao Tile Paved Salt Fields as the end of the tour. Finally our driver will take you back to your hotel, waiting for your next visit to Taiwan!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drink, Entrance ticket fee

Discover Taiwan's rich and varied spiritual culture with a visit through lively temples, historical incense shops, and a local, English-speaking guide well educated in Taiwan's many religious influences. Begin your day with a tour through the 18 levels of Taoist hell at the unique and lively Daitianfu Temple. Equipped with animatronics and staged scenes, this journey is a rare sighting and comprehensive glimpse into Taiwan's Taoist religion. Next, visit Tainan's Confucian Temple, Taiwan's oldest Confucian temple dating back to 1665. You will end the day at a family-owned incense shop to learn about spiritual traditions and modern-day rituals, leaving Tainan with your very own incense sticks and a piece of Taiwanese culture.

Inclusions: Admission to Taoist hell & Taiwan Confucian Temple, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Discover Taiwan's oldest city and cultural capital on this historical tour through Tainan. Your knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking guide will give you a comprehensive history lesson while guiding you through Dutch forts, Chinese (Fujianese) architecture, and popular nature sites. Take a step back in time to learn about the island's fascinating history under imperialistic rule while simultaneously exploring modern-day Tainan. This is a history tour of Taiwan you won't want to miss! 09:00 Pick up from your accommodation 09:30 Anping Cultural Zone Part 1: Anping Old Fort 10:30 Anping Cultural Zone Part 2: Anping Tree House and Old Tait & Co. Merchant House 12:30 Lunch (at guest's expense) 14:00 Fort Provintia (Chihkan Tower) 15:20 Koxinga Shrine 16:00 Lin Department Store (Hayashi Department Store) 17:30 Drop-off at your accommodation

Inclusions: Admission to Anping Fort, Anping Tree House and Old Tait & Co. Merchant House & Fort Provintia, Travel insurance, 5-seater sedan/9-seater van/21-seater mini bus

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Kick back and enjoy the sites in Taiwan's oldest and quaintest city through cultural-creative sites that preserve Tainan's heritage. Explore Tainan's rich history and preserved nature sites with a calm ride down the Sicao Green Tunnel, Taiwan's "Mini Amazon Rainforest" formed by thriving mangroves. Then, explore the historic Anping Old Street, Tainan's oldest street, for some of the island's most authentic eats. Take a leisurely stroll through Ten Drum Cultural Park, a 5 hectare village recently revived by the Ten Drum Band. Formerly an area for colonial Japanese warehouses, the Ten Drum Band introduced Taiwanese drumming traditions to turn the park into Asia’s first drumming-themed art village with live performances (which you will attend), shopping, and attractions. Optional drumming classes are offered for your learning and enterainment on this tour!

Inclusions: Raft tour in Sicao, Admission to Ten Drum Cultrual Park, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

HIGHLIGHTS: • Marvel at Taiwan's natural wonders: Sun Moon Lake and Alishan National Park • Visit Rainbow Village, a town saved by the artistic "Rainbow Grandpa" • Learn how to make soy sauce, pick tea leaves, visit a local chocolate farm, and feast at Taiwan's food meccas • Enjoy a history lesson at Taiwan's oldest city and cultural capital • Watch how Tainan's famous milkfish congee is prepared (and taste for yourself!) This is the ultimate luxury tour for those who want to indulge in Taiwan's natural beauty while simultaneously diving deep into Taiwan's unique culture and history. Visit the island's natural wonders at Sun Moon Lake and Alishan National Park, sampling the tea, meeting the locals, learning local food traditions and eating like a king or queen. Explore Taiwan's southern culture, with its warm hospitality and warm weather. Taste the flavor of Taiwan and marvel at its larger than life pagodas, religious statues, and natural wonders on this 8-day, luxury tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Admission to all activities on itinerary, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Any meals not listed specifically in itinerary, Any optional activities, Gratuities

Explore the best Taiwanese food on this deep gastronomical tour of the entire island! This extensive food tour will take you from "locals-only" food stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants while keeping your palette satisfied, surprised, and eager for more with local foods and traditions. Start with Taiwan's famous soup dumplings in Taipei before embarking on a rich exploration of locally-grown wines, whisky, tea, tofu, soy sauce, and even chocolate. Try indigenous dishes found nowhere else in the world. Satisfy your taste buds with Taiwan's ultimate food tour!

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Admission tickets to all activities on itinerary, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Meals not listed on itineraries, Any optional activities not on itinerary, Gratuities

Customize your own personal itinerary and explore this ancient city at your own pace. Enjoy a flexible trip to your schedule and discover the hidden germs of this city. Two options to tailor-make a half-day or full-day trip based on your interests. Be sure to contact the tour operator to pre-plan your itinerary after booking. Your private tour starts with pick-up from the coordinate time and location. In addition to your personal “must-sees”, your tour guides provides you suggestions according to your interests. By the way, every tour guide has his/her own pocket list! Don’t forget to take insider’s tips and insights. If you are a first-time visitor, check out our recommended attractions and enjoy a nostalgic tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Liability insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Entrance tickets