Tainan City - Anping Historic Sites
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Fort Zeelandia (a.k.a. Anping Fort) which was built by the Dutch in 1653. Much of the original fort was destroyed by a typhon in the 1800s so what exists today has been largely reconstructed. There is an observation tower in the center of the grounds though it has to be said, the view is less than spectacular. The nearby Matsu Temple is quite impressive and is claimed by some to be the oldest Matsu Temple in Taiwan.
Right: The Dutch Fort Zealandia a.k.a. Anping Fort Address: No.82, Guosheng Rd., Anping District, Tainan City 708, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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The fort is handy to some other relics such as historic Yen Ping St., the first road built by the Dutch in Anping and the Haishan Hostel built in 1684 which served as lodgings for soldiers of the Ching Dynasty.
The Eternal Golden Castle (Yi Zai Jin Cheng) is a fortress built in 1876 with the aid of French Architects, to counter Japanese expansion into Taiwan. Much of it has been reconstructed though the Main entrance gateway is original.
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Left: The Eternal Golden Fortress Address: No.82, Guosheng Rd., Anping District, Tainan City 708, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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The Tait Company was founded in 1867. They exported tea and provided a banking and insurance service. The old Tait & Co.Merchant House is now a wax museum. Included in the exhibits are some terracotta warriors, from Xian, China, donated by the Chimei company. Nearby is the Anping Tree House, previously a warehouse owned by the Tait company it has more recently become engulfed by bunyan trees. It's now a popular spot for local tourism.
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Above: Office of Tait & Co. and The Anping "Tree House"
Address: No108, Gubao St., Anping District, Tainan City 708, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel: 06-3913901
Admission: NT$25/$50 Free to Tainan City residents with i.d.
Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Julius Mannich Merchant House The Julius Mannich Co. was a German firm trading in opium, camphor and sugar. |
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During Japanese rule the trade in camphor and opium became a government monopoly and many of the merchant houses closed their doors. The Julius Mannich building was at one time the Tainan Police station and later a dormitory of the salt works. Currently it houses a small museum of Anping's trading history.
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Anping Oyster Cement Kiln Address: 110-1 Bei-an Road, Anping District, Tainan City |
Oyster shells were used in the manufacture of cement. There is a small museum with informative displays. Graphic illustrations have some interesting captions such as.....
Ouch, Someone sliced me opened my heart and belly. My stomach intestines and anus. Did you see them clearly?
As I say, the images are pretty graphic!
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Right: Anping Minor Artillery Fort Address: Intersection of Anping Road and Hu-nei 2nd St., Tainan City |
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