Tainan is a city that is located in Taiwan. The location of this city is facing the Formosan Strait towards the west and south. Tainan is called "Capital City" only because it is the oldest city in the whole of the island of Taiwan. The Dutch East India Company previously used this city as a ruling and trading base. Before Tainan got its name, it was called Tayouan. The city is also full of Taoist temples, Buddhist temples and also churches. Being the oldest city in Taiwan, the city also has developed unique traditions and cuisines.

Airports in Tainan

Tainan Airport (TNN)

Tainan Airport is an airport that serves the South District, Tainan, Taiwan area. Originally the airport was shared with the Republic of China Air Force Tainan AFB. Due to this, the terminal was built with quite a distance away from the airfield. Therefore tourists will be disembarked at the apron and there will be a shuttle bus that will take them to the main terminal. However, in 2011 the Tainan Airport received approval to handle international flights. There are only a few airlines that operate here and they are Bamboo Airways that goes to Hanoi, China Airlines that goes to Hong Kong and Osaka, Uni Air that goes to Kinmen and Penghu and lastly VietJet Air that goes to Ho Chi Minh City. For tourist who travels from Manila, there is no direct flight to Tainan. However, they may take a flight to Taipei first then take a train or a taxi to go to Tainan. It will cost around PHP 5000 per way for a tourist to fly from Manila to Taipei.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Tainan?

Overall, Tainan has a subtropical climate. Therefore, the winter here would be dry and mild. There will not be any rain during winter too. Tourists who wish to visit this city is advised to visit in November and December as well as March and April. In January and February, the temperature will drop below 10°C, therefore, it might temper with the travelling plans.

Tourists are not advised to visit the city in May and June. This is because the city will be very hot and humid. This will be carried on until mid of October. There will also be rain during this time too. At times, Tainan may also experience typhoon. So, it is best to avoid going there if you do not want to be stranded in your hotel room.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Tainan?

Tainan is one of the cities in Taiwan. Many attractions can be found in Tainan.

Anping Tree House – This tree house used to be the old Tait & Company’s merchant house. It was built back in 1867. It was a trading hub in World War II. It has not been used for almost 70 years and the roots and branches have overgrown. It is now a tourist attraction as tourists may go up the path, staircases and bridges to see the tree from different angles.

Fairy Lake Leisure Farm – This farm is a farm that not only looks after animals, it also has a breathtaking view with gurgling streams. There is also a longan plantation here. They would sun dry the longans. There is also lychees, tomatoes, amla and several other types of food planted here.

Chimei Museum Houses – This museum was opened back in 1992 but was relocated to a new building in 2015. It holds thousands of artwork that are centuries old. This also includes Western paintings, sculptures, furniture, weapons, musical instruments, fossils, meteorites including stuffed animals.