Shanhua District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Tainan Flowers Night Market
Join huge crowds of locals and enjoy the lively energy of an open-air market, while snacking on local delicacies, socializing and playing games.
National Cheng Kung University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit National Cheng Kung University during your travels in Tainan. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Chihkan Tower
Spend some time at this 17th-century Dutch fort, known for its classical Chinese architecture, statues and picturesque gardens.
Shennong Street
During your trip to Tainan, you can enjoy retail therapy at Shennong Street. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
CHIMEI Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at CHIMEI Museum during your travels in Tainan. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Hainlu Art Street
Intriguing art installations decorate the sides and central islands of a long, central street with one of the city’s major night markets.
Activities
Our pick of the best Shanhua District Hotel Deals
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
Great room and comfort. Breakfast was world class.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
It’s a bit disappointing been a five star hotel. The only thing is it’s close to the train station but the pool, service and room are not as good as other 5 star hotels
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
U.I.J Hotel & Hostel
Wonderful experience. Clean and comfort room. Bonus point: The hotel offered paid guided walking tour visiting local artisans. Really enjoyed visiting and chatting with the artisans with many being the 3rd or 4th generation running the business. They also offer paid class on how to make a local traditional ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
FX Hotel Tainan MinSheng Road Branch
It’s a newer hotel with sizable room. Staffs speak English and courteous.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang
Beautiful interior design; close to the National Museum of Taiwan history; restaurants within walking distance; helpful and efficient staff.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Silks Place Tainan
地點很便利，隔壁就是新光三越 即便在市區，停車很方便 房間空間很大，很舒適的房間，度過很棒的週末。
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Shanhua District
Xinshi
Travellers like the museums in Xinshi, and Yingxi Lake is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Madou
While there might not be top attractions in Madou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tainan City Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center and Shanhua Sugar Factory.
Anding District
Though Anding District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Museum of Taiwan History and Southern Taiwan Science Park.
Xinhua
You'll enjoy the shopping and historical sites in Xinhua. You might want to make time for a stop at Xinhua Old Street or Xinhua Chung Hsing University, National Botanic Gardens.
Jiali District
While visiting Jiali District, you might make a stop by sights like Soulangh Cultural Park and Beautiful Baby Artistic Cake Factory.
Yongkang
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yongkang. You might want to make time for a stop at Yongda Night Market or Yongkang Park.
