7 flagship stores provide merchandises, including arts, crafts, food and beverages. There are 16 mini-workshops in total and exhibitions are held all year round. The most eye-catching of all is Blueprint, located across fromShin Kong Mitsukoshi’s Ximen store. Using optical illusions, the two-dimensional artwork is brought to life in a three-dimensional manner Although it has been reproduced in a different locations Blueprint still remains the best place for taking selfies.
Built in 1932, Hayashi Department Store was the biggest department store in Tainan and the local people once called it five-story building”). It was named after its Japanese owner, Mr. Hayashi, The first elevator in Tainan sits in this department store.
Shennong Street is often considered the best preserved street in Tainan. It is the keystone of the Old Five Channels Cultural Zone and is among one of the must see areas of Tainan The street is named after Shennong, an ancient Chinese ruler who is considered to be the forefather, and deity, of Chinese agriculture. Renovation of the old houses “Shennong Street” where you can enjoy stylish cafes and art galleries.
The National Museum of Taiwan Literature researches, catalogs, preserves, and exhibits local literary artifacts as part of its multilingual, multi-ethnic focus. The museum is housed in the former Tainan City Hall, constructed in 1916 and famous for its historical significance.
Confucius has been honored as “Supreme Sage and Teacher” in Chinese history and culture for the past 2500 years. The temple for worshipping Confucius served as both a site for ceremonial rituals and educational endeavors. In Taiwan, the first Confucius Temple was built in Tainan in the year 1665. From here, Confucianism was gradually disseminated to the whole island. More than 300 years old, the temple has been transformed into a venue for cultural activities, and is a famous tourist destination