As Taiwan’s oldest city and imperial capital, Tainan is a one-stop shop for fully indulging in the culture and lifestyle of Taiwanese locals. Known as “the City of Snacks,” nothing is more innately authentic to the nation than Tainan’s impressive culinary community. This city’s ancient roots have led to a majority of its’ recipes being passed down from the Qing Dynasty, and you can trust age has done nothing to hinder the deliciousness of these traditional dishes. Snack carts, street vendors, and restaurants provide high quality grub at inexpensive prices; as your Tainan tour guide will tell you, its’ often the most run down establishments that serve the best Taiwanese treats. Once you know where to go, an oyster omelet is the city’s trademark dish and not to be missed.
Apart from eating, Tainan’s night markets are an indescribably unique experience where the sunset opens food stalls, clothing shops, and eye-catching outdoor entertainment. All this wonder and we haven’t even discussed the city’s sites; so book a trip to Tainan and discover them for yourself.