Koxinga Shrine
Koxinga Shrine
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Neighborhood: West Central District/ North District
The West Central District is the most populous and the busiest area. A lot of shops and hotels crowd the district, and the long-standing history results in a variety of street food. In addition to that, this district also has the highest number of temples. This is how it got the name “Tainan’s Pantheon.” Historic buildings are literally ubiquitous. For example, Hayashi Department Store, National Museum of Taiwan Literature, Confucius Temple, Chihkan Tower (formerly Fort Provintia), Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, Tainan Grand Mazu (name of a goddess) Temple, etc. Recently, the tourism in Tainan has laid emphasis on alleys and lanes. Examples include Fujhong Street specialising in creative handicrafts, as-you-stroll desserts on Jhengsing Street, Shennong Street lined with hundred-year-old ancient houses, Sinyi Street on which the old city gate stands, Sinmei Street where old and new cultures fuse together, and Guohua Street and Baoan Raod famous for all the savoury food. All the traditional and delicious food and flavours are about to burst in your mouth.
The North District, on the other hand, is a quiet secret hideaway. Lane 321 on Gongyuan Road used to be a Japanese soldiers’ dormitory. Now a few artists have set up their studios here. There are diversified art styles in each old Japanese-style house. The Garden Night Market on Haian Road is one of the famous night markets in both Tainan and Taiwan, and was the top 12 Facebook check-in location worldwide in 2013.
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China14,495 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
This Chinese temple, in commemoration of the first Chinese ruler of Formosa, is a key historic landmark of Tainan. The solemn, distinctively regal structure offers a brief overview of Koxinga and his family. The vast, peaceful ground looks as if time never changes.
Written January 12, 2024
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T-SGlobetrotters
Preston, UK2,946 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
As a Ming general who resisted the Qing conquest of China and in later years ousted Dutch colonists in Taiwan, he is held in high regard in Taiwan. This shine is a relatively modern construction built in 1963. Some of the side buildings give an extensive history of Koxinga’s conquests. The buildings themselves are unremarkable so unless you are a history buff, the attraction is skippable.
Written December 1, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
Dec 2022
This historic shrine is dedicated to Zheng Cheng-gong, known in the West as Koxinga. He is variously described as a pirate and an admiral, but he was an important figure in the history of Taiwan. He resisted the establishment on the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911), which was the last dynasty in China's history. The panels are informative; the ancient plum tree in the shrine's gardens may have been planted by Koxinga himself.
Written December 21, 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
Apr 2022
Koxinga, known in Chinese as Zheng Cheng-gong, was a Ming Dynasty loyalist who resisted the conquest of Taiwan by the Manchus, who had established the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911). He also defeated the Dutch, who then occupied Taiwan. Koxinga is an important figure in Taiwan's history. The temple has a well-set out garden. The temple is characteristic of old-time China, with a handsomed green tile roof, rust red walls and spreading banyan trees. The ancient plum tree at the rear of the temple is said to have been planted by Koxinga himself.
Written June 30, 2022
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James M
Monterrey, Mexico182 contributions
Dec 2020
Very open and actually surprisingly sparse. The gardens around the shrine are very elaborate, but we when we were there they weren't in bloom. The museum is next door.
Written January 13, 2021
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KrisD_pl
Warsaw, Poland7,784 contributions
Dec 2018
Koxinga was the man who defeated the Dutch in 17th century, conquering the Anping fort, and is highly appreciated in Taiwan's history. So no surprise to see his shrine in Tainan. There's a temple, a park and a statue of Koxinga. Nothing special but worth a look if it's on your way.
Written November 3, 2019
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CK1621
Newcastle, Australia22 contributions
Sep 2019
This park and shrine are both beautiful and peaceful. Just off a main road so it is very easy to access, but once inside it feels like you are in the countryside. The park is beautifully laid out with ponds, pagodas and the shrine. The buildings themselves are beautifully painted, and inside you can read the history of Koxinga, which was very helpful in terms of understanding the local history of Tainan. It was also an excellent place for kids to experience living history as they explored the rooms.
Written September 14, 2019
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KPR777
Raleigh, NC634 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
I would consider this shrine a must-do experience when in Tainan. It offers a good overview on one of the country's most important leaders, Koxinga, and also boasts spectacular blue tiled roods, red-painted doors and an unusual mix of greens in the color palate of the buildings that I had not seen elsewhere in Taiwan. Beyond this, the beautiful gardens to the right of the Shrine are nice to stroll through.
Written July 24, 2019
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GlobalGypsy_13
San Diego, CA2,689 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This shrine to the "liberator" Koxinga is a green urban oasis. There is a small park with a pond and sprouting dragon, a temple, a museum, a gift shop, and a perimeter wall lined with historical objects. No price is right -- free -- and the learning opportunities limitless. Do enjoy.
Written July 8, 2019
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Bert V
Phoenix, AZ445 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Honoring Koxinga, the Chinese general who defeated the Dutch and expelled them from Taiwan forever. Nice park.
Written April 16, 2019
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