Cultural Tours
400-year time tunnel experiencing in Tainan
Introduction
The day begins at THSR Tainan Station, heading to the Sicao Mangrove Green Tunnel, also known as Taiwan’s “Amazon River.” Next, enjoy a traditional Anping soybean pudding, followed by visits to the Anping Matsu Temple (Taiwan’s first Matsu temple) and Anping Fort, where Taiwan’s history with the Dutch began 400 years ago.
For lunch, explore Guohua Street, known for its Bib Gourmand snacks. In the afternoon, visit Chihkan Tower, built by the Dutch in 1653, and Hanlin Tea House, home to Taiwan’s first bubble tea. Stop by the historic Chuan Men Theater, where famed director Ang Lee found his inspiration.
Continue to Hayashi Department Store, a retro landmark with a Japanese shrine, and the Tainan Confucius Temple, Taiwan’s first Confucian school. End the tour at Koxinga’s Shrine before returning to THSR Tainan Station.
This tour offers a mix of cultural heritage, local flavors, and iconic historic sites in Tainan.
Itinerary
Departure date: 11/30. 12/1 (1 day tour)
Meeting point: Each OWC appointed hotel in Chaiyi
Each OWC appointed hotel in Chaiyi
➝ Sicao Mangrove Green Tunnel ➝ Anpingsoybean Pudding
➝ Anping Matsu Temple ➝ Anping Fort ➝ Guohua Street
➝ Chikan TowerCultural Area ➝ Hayashi Department Store
➝ Confucius Temple ➝ Koxinga’s Shrine
➝ Each OWC appointed hotel in Chaiyi
Detailed Information
Main Topics
- To share the experience of an integrated BD farm and ecological conservation.
- To visit the beautiful scenery of the Kenting National Park.
Main Objectives of the Bio-tour
The Hengchun Ecological / Bio-dynamic Farm produces various of crops and quite a few wild animals especially many kinds of migratory birds in the farm.
The Kenting National Park is a tropical botanical garden, located in the southern tip of Taiwan. The coral reefs are rich of marine resources, too. It is a very popular recreation place and ecological education area.
Main outcomes expected
- The participants experience the farm integrated humans, animals, plants in Taiwan.
- The participants enjoy an intellectual journey. You can realize local culture including diverse of the languages, people, climate, ecology, food and society. Meanwhile, you can enjoy an authentic organic meal.
Additional information or specific request
- The bio-tour organizers are glad to offer 3 free participants assigned by OWC.
- The fare including transportations, organic lunch, tickets, insurance, tips and bilingual tour guide. (No extra expense, Minimum passengers 24. In case of the Bio-tour be cancelled, all the fare will be refunded. )
- We recommend the participants to book the Hoya resort Hotel Chiyi, who has signed an agreement with 2024 OWC Taiwan. The hotel is only 4.7 km from the conference venue. It will save your time in transportation.
- Please provide your name, nationality, birthday and passport number for insurance application.
- Welcome our distinguished guests. In case of any uncomfortable, call 119 to assist. Enjoy your trip in Taiwan.
- To share the experience of an integrated BD farm and ecological conservation.
- To visit the beautiful scenery of the Kenting National Park.
The Hengchun Ecological / Bio-dynamic Farm produces various of crops and quite a few wild animals especially many kinds of migratory birds in the farm.
The Kenting National Park is a tropical botanical garden, located in the southern tip of Taiwan. The coral reefs are rich of marine resources, too. It is a very popular recreation place and ecological education area.
- The participants experience the farm integrated humans, animals, plants in Taiwan.
- The participants enjoy an intellectual journey. You can realize local culture including diverse of the languages, people, climate, ecology, food and society. Meanwhile, you can enjoy an authentic organic meal.
- The bio-tour organizers are glad to offer 3 free participants assigned by OWC.
- The fare including transportations, organic lunch, tickets, insurance, tips and bilingual tour guide. (No extra expense, Minimum passengers 24. In case of the Bio-tour be cancelled, all the fare will be refunded. )
- We recommend the participants to book the Hoya resort Hotel Chiyi, who has signed an agreement with 2024 OWC Taiwan. The hotel is only 4.7 km from the conference venue. It will save your time in transportation.
- Please provide your name, nationality, birthday and passport number for insurance application.
- Welcome our distinguished guests. In case of any uncomfortable, call 119 to assist. Enjoy your trip in Taiwan.
Key Info
Departure date:
11/30. 12/1
Format:
The tour-guide will be bilingual both of Chinese and English.
Contact:
Imi Tour
Target Audience:
Minimum participants: 20.
Image Source : Tourism Administration, M.O.T.C. Republic of China (Taiwan) website