Tainan Magistrate Residence

Tainan Magistrate Residence

Tainan Magistrate Residence
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The area
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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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,243 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Dating back to 1900, this building was originally constructed as the Tainan Governor's residence during the Japanese occupying era.

It is a red and light yellow decorated, elegant and beautiful building, with the British Colonial architectural style. Unfortunately the architect was anonymous.

Now it is used as a multi-function center. There are cafe, restaurant, exhibition hall and gift shop. Free admission.
Written December 11, 2022
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Noriko717
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan84 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
This is one of the most sophisticated buildings built during the Japanese occupation period and is well preserved. There is not much remnants of the Japanese Imperial family except for the souvenirs with Imperial chrysanthemum mark and a life size photo of the late Showa Emperor. Nice cafe on the ground floor.
Written March 29, 2019
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Kimitaka S
Taichung, Taiwan14,141 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Solo
This is a former governor’s residence, and during Japanese governing time many royal family members visited and stayed here. Nowadays, it is a coffee shop and a accessory shop, and of course you can enter inside. Because it is on the back side of the railway station, not many tourists come here. But it is worth taking a look.
Written November 11, 2018
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Ivana O
406 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
The architecture here is so great. I like it. When we arrived, it's almost 5 o'clock. And there are so many seller in front the buildings. Some sell diy stuff and some food. This building is 2 floor. Inside the first floor it's a cafe, shoes shop and gifts shop. They sell ice cream too 😀
On the 2nd floor they sell vintage furniture. So cool! And the 1st picture is on the 2nd floor.
Spend half or an hour is enough :)
Written March 21, 2018
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Tom C
Beijing, China30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
It is not a big building but quite beautiful to my eyes. It also had a very nice gift shop and a cafe.
Written March 9, 2018
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Jorhada
Hagen, Germany665 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Friends
The building out of the 19th century, build in English colonial architectural style, intially housed the japanese local governor and visitors of the royal family.
Today, you will find there a cafe and some shops.
If you are interested in architecture, it is definitely worth a visit.
Written December 4, 2017
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cora3181
Hong Kong, China326 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2016 • Friends
A well preserved historical budiling, with museum, souveniors and coffee shop. A good place for veiwing and dinning. We had afternoon here but it also serves lunch and dinner. Not many seats, so reservation is recommendation is for meals.
Written August 23, 2017
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Frank L
Longjing, Taichung86 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Business
The building is in spacial shape. It looks a elegant style. There is shops inside. I bought some handy gift cause it's unique. There is Japanese bath robe for rental . Lot's girl get one and makes photo. It' s not far from the Tainan train station. Only walking distance. Easy to arrive.
Written December 7, 2016
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chanyuklan
Hong Kong, China279 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Business
Stumbled upon this quiet, pretty historical site in a morning stroll. Well maintained building with nice handcraft shops. As a cat lover I particularly liked the cat-paw-shaped soap.
Written October 21, 2016
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Tommy_Chiu
Hervey Bay, Australia4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Family
Lots of interesting souvenirs, and beautiful wood interior decorations. Sometimes will have exhibitions regarding to culture, architecture, travel and so on.
Written October 18, 2016
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