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Kaohsiung to Tainan + 1D Trip in Tainan

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Hello!

I'm planning a trip to Kaohsiung soon and on one of those days, would like to travel up to Tainan. I have two main qns:

1) Is the High speed rail or Railway a better option? How do the prices compare? The Railway website seems very confusing to me and I don't want to book the wrong tickets. Also, is it alright to book the tickets both ways (KS to TN and back) on the day itself?

2) Any recommended areas to visit/places to eat for a 1 Day Trip to Tainan?

Thanks much!

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1) Railway express trains would be a better option and more direct from city to city. HSR stations are located outside city centers. Bus ride from HSR station to city center takes about 20~30 mins. Purchase ticket on the day of travel from counter or vending machine just before boarding the train. Frequent train departures between these two cities.

2) Garden night market, the largest and fully outdoor night market in Tainan city is a must visit. Open on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Lots of historic sites in Tainan city such as Chikan Tower (Fort Provintia), Anping Old Fort, Anping Tree House, Yenping Old Street, Yi Tsai Castle (Eternal Golden Castle). Other paces to visit include Chimei Museum, Sicao Green Tunnel (四草綠色隧道) and Ten drum culture village.

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Thanks alot, TaiwanDIY!! Really helpful :)

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Kaohsiung Main station to Tainan is the easiest way. Usually 4 depatures an hour. Cost 66-110ish depending on train or get an iPass/easy card and pay 61NT on any train.

Take a local train to Bao'an for Chimei Museum or Ten Drum Culture village. It's the stop before Tainan. Tourist shuttle buses run around the city. Search google for Tainan tourist shuttle bus.

If you can read Chinese, options for food are almost endless.

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Thanks ChapelTom! I've returned and had a lot of fun there. Will keep in mind your suggestions for my next trip out there. Thanks!

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