Day 4
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This morning we woke up early to take the 7.40 am train to Tainan. We took a taxi there and reach there in good time.
Taiwan regional trains are clean and efficient. They are also very punctual and I enjoyed travelling in them from city to city. Check this link on how to book train tickets online.
Tainan was Taiwan’s political and military center from 1624 to 1885. It has been a gateway to Taiwan since the Dutch colonial period, and was flourished through the Zheng’s regime and the Qing dynasty. During the maritime age to the expansion development of early Han Chinese settlements lived in this island, Tainan played a significant role in the historical development of Taiwan.
The start of Tainan development was occurred in 1624 while referring Dutch (VOC) Company arrived Taiwan and build Fort Zeelandia in An-ping to defended the Taijang Inner Sea as political and military center. Later, Tainan began to emerge dramatically development in 1662 when Ming loyalist Koxinga(Zheng) make agreement to Dutch (VOC) Company left Tainan and bring Han civilization and culture.
By the end of 17 century, in 1683, the navy of the Qing dynasty led by General Shih Lang landed in Tainan and forced Zheng Ke-shung (grandson to Koxinga), to surrender. In 1684, the Qing government once again named Tainan as the capital of Taiwan
We stayed in the Premier hotel which is just 8 minutes walk from the Tainan train station. The hotel is nice and clean with good breakfast provided. Its rates are also very affordable.
Next, we walked a few blocks from the hotel to look for some local food for lunch.
After lunch we caught a cab and set off for Anping, the historic city of Taiwan.
To check My Taiwan 12-Day Vacation Itinerary - See Link
To check My Taiwan 12-Day Vacation Itinerary - See Link
This morning we woke up early to take the 7.40 am train to Tainan. We took a taxi there and reach there in good time.
Taiwan regional trains are clean and efficient. They are also very punctual and I enjoyed travelling in them from city to city. Check this link on how to book train tickets online.
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| Waiting for our train at the Taitung station |
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| Inside the cabin of the train - clean and comfortable |
The start of Tainan development was occurred in 1624 while referring Dutch (VOC) Company arrived Taiwan and build Fort Zeelandia in An-ping to defended the Taijang Inner Sea as political and military center. Later, Tainan began to emerge dramatically development in 1662 when Ming loyalist Koxinga(Zheng) make agreement to Dutch (VOC) Company left Tainan and bring Han civilization and culture.
By the end of 17 century, in 1683, the navy of the Qing dynasty led by General Shih Lang landed in Tainan and forced Zheng Ke-shung (grandson to Koxinga), to surrender. In 1684, the Qing government once again named Tainan as the capital of Taiwan
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| Our room in Premier Hotel - clean and well maintained. |
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| Had local noodles for lunch in this stall - she has been selling for the last 25 years. |
After lunch we caught a cab and set off for Anping, the historic city of Taiwan.
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| Street scene of Tainan - advertising signs clamouring for attention |
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