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Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

Location Kaohsiung, Taiwan
$69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Food & Culture Walking Tour in Tainan showcases the city's status as the capital of gourmet food. This immersive experience invites you to savor local delicacies while exploring Tainan's rich history and vibrant culture.

  • 🍽️ Start your day with a traditional Tainan breakfast, learning about the historic Shuixiangong Temple, once a vital business hub in ancient times.
  • 🏯 Visit the Grand Mazu Temple, the highest-ranking temple in Tainan, and discover its fascinating history while having the opportunity to create your own talismans.
  • 🎬 Explore the iconic Quanmei Movie Theater, where Ang Lee's filmmaking journey began, and grab exclusive hand-drawn posters in postcard form.
  • 🛍️ Experience Tainan's traditional industries with visits to an embroidery shop, a lantern shop, a paper-cutting master, and an incense stick shop, each with centuries of history.
  • 🥮 Indulge in a hidden pastry shop's delicious pineapple cake, followed by lunch at a local stall featuring authentic Tainan dishes like traditional noodles or braised pork rice.
  • 🐌 Wander through Snail Alley, a tranquil space filled with hidden cafes and a treasure hunt for unique installation art featuring snails.
  • 🕰️ Discover the historic Hayashi Department Store, Tainan's first department store built in 1932, and take a ride in its original elevator while enjoying the nostalgic atmosphere.
  • 🍡 Each guest receives a complimentary famous mochi snack, which may be substituted with another snack if unavailable on the day.
  • 💬 A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour, sharing insights and stories about Tainan's culinary and cultural heritage.

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Food & Culture walking tour in Tainan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • Each pax 1 famous mochi as a complimentary snack, if it's not available on the day, other snack will be replaced .
  • Lunch spot depends on the availability on that day, it may be traditional noodle shop, sushi ,braised pork rice with fish ball soup and etc
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting point
Please wait at the corner shop selling herbs tea , there are some chairs over there. Look for a tour guide wearing a badge.
Return details
We will end the trip after reaching the department store. You can proceed to rest and relax at the café here or do some shopping.

  • Start your journey by enjoying a local Tainan breakfast here. Learn about the history of Shuixiangong Temple, which once served as an important business hub in ancient times. Afterward, visit the century-old market and try some snacks there.
  • The Grand Mazu Temple in Tainan was once the residence of a prince from the Ming Dynasty. Learn about its history and take a look at this temple, which holds the highest status among others. You have the chance to make your own talismans here as well.
  • Quanmei Movie Theater
    The one and only cinema with hand-drawn billboards. This is where the famous film director Ang Lee sparked his dream. Don't miss your chance to grab some hand-drawn posters in postcard form here. If you are lucky, you may be able to meet the national treasure, Mr. Yan, who draws these billboards.
  • There are several traditional industries that you can visit: an embroidery shop, a lantern shop, a paper-cutting master, and an incense stick shop. They have been in existence for centuries. Appreciate the beauty of each.
  • We will take you to a hidden pastry shop to have a bite of mouth-watering pineapple cake, then continue with lunch at a local stall. It will be an unforgettable experience.
  • Entering Snail Alley, we automatically slow down our pace. This alley is surrounded by a special atmosphere that you find so relaxing. There are lots of hidden cafes in the alley and a treasure hunt to play, looking for the installation art - the snail.
  • Hayashi Department Store
    This is the first department store in Tainan which was built in 1932, with the first elevator installed in the building. Hayashi Department Store is full of nostalgic atmosphere; you can't miss the chance to take this ancient lift. Our journey ends here, and you may enjoy a sip of coffee at Lin Cafe inside the building.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarians who can accept meals with meat removed are also welcome to join. However, not suitable for dietary needs such as vegan and gluten-free.
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  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

    Location Kaohsiung, Taiwan
    $69
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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