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.
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.
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.
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.
Chihkan Tower
Spend some time at this 17th-century Dutch fort, known for its classical Chinese architecture, statues and picturesque gardens.
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.
Things to do
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Chiayi (Incl. Park Entrance)
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Private Yangzhou Day Trip from Nanjing by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option
Top hotels in Xinshi
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
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Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
Very old and smelly And 6am you can hear ppl preparing meal. Anyway this is not Shangri-La. Can’t think or expect like 5stars Smelly room. Noisy, fix the aircon; pls haha aircon noise I use ear plugs. Anyway I will not visit again so fix or whatever. We went to gym and than came back the room door ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Silks Place Tainan
Good selection of breakfast. Location is very convenient! Nice staff and service overall. Thanks.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
U.I.J Hotel & Hostel
Good location, many bus route options. Hotel has great amenities, the shared kitchen and lounge area is really nice and has everything you need. The patio is a bonus! The rooms are nice and big, clean and stocked with everything you need. Highly recommend this place!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Tainan
This hotel used to be the best in the city long time ago but now it’s just a middle class hotel because of all service from the hotel and the people which are working in the hotel I think it’s just amateur.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
HOTEL COZZI Ximen Tainan
Wonderful stay. If you have kids, it’s a must!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xinshi
Shanhua District
Travellers like the shopping in Shanhua District, and Shanhua Night Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Yongkang
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yongkang. You might want to make time for a stop at Yongda Night Market or Taiwan Metal Creative Museum.
North District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in North District. You might want to make time for a stop at Xiao Bei Night Market or Tainan Flowers Night Market.
Guantian
You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Guantian. You might want to make time for a stop at Coral Lake or Longtian Distillery.
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 Laotang Lake Art Village.
