![First Full Moon Festival(Taiwanese Lantern Festival) in Taiwan is called Guân-siau(元宵 / 元宵暝) 、 Siōng-guân-mê（上元暝）or Tsiann-gue̍h-tsa̍p-gōo（正月十五） Here is the 2008 Taiwan Lantern Festival is held at Tainan County.jpg [1] The story about this shot in my blog.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635458585995/7c97e277-aafb-4759-bce6-2efbf643ebf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Shanhua District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Chihkan Tower
Spend some time at this 17th-century Dutch fort, known for its classical Chinese architecture, statues and picturesque gardens.
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.
Orthodox Luermen Shengmu Temple
Orthodox Luermen Shengmu Temple is just one of the places to see in Tainan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
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.
Things to do
Private Yangzhou Day Trip from Nanjing by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option
Top hotels in Shanhua District
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
I enjoy it so much! highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
Everything is great
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
U.I.J Hotel & Hostel
All is well
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Silks Place Tainan
Clean room
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
FX Hotel Tainan MinSheng Road Branch
Convenient location with shops nearby. The gym only has a couple of treadmills in a tiny room next to the front desk. Front desk staff doesn't speak English.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang
房間設備普通，電視有兩台 遙控器只有一支，有一台幾乎不能使用。房間廁所漏水、熱水不穩...早餐好吃
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Shanhua District
Xinshi
Travellers like the museums in Xinshi, and Tree Valley Life Science Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Shanhua Sugar Factory Store.
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.
Jiali District
While visiting Jiali District, you might make a stop by sights like Soulangh Cultural Park and Beautiful Baby Artistic Cake Factory.
Yongkang
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Yongkang. You might want to make time for a stop at Yongda Night Market or Yongkang Park.
North District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in North District. You might want to make time for a stop at Tainan Flowers Night Market or Tainan Park.
