Tainan Station
Tainan Station
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Neighborhood: East District/ Yongkang District
This district is suitable for settling down. The Tainan Train Station is situated in this district and the transport hub. Behind the train station stands the tallest building in Tainan. There are department stores and hotels surrounding the station. Furthermore, the National Cheng Kung University and its green area cover a vast area of land. The district, therefore, sends out an academic, yet relaxed atmosphere. The alleyways on Dasyue Road near the university are filled with restaurants and shops offering exotic cuisine. It is a quiet getaway in the hustle and bustle of the city. The Banyan Garden and the green area are a top choice for the public to have a walk after picnic. Many foreigners visit here every year. The Old Tainan Magistrate Residence is the historic monument that is the most well-preserved and at the same time the most luxurious during the Japanese rule. The Great East Gate on Dongmen Road is perfectly in sync with the modern busy traffic. The seed museum hidden in the alleyway in the East District is a utopia that is highly recommended. As for Yongkang District, it is the biggest satellite town in Tainan. Though it is modern and busy, it has stories to tell. For those who want to have a glimpse of the history of early Tainan’s development, visit here.
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Thomas M
Marysville, OH154 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Tainan Station is the old-fashioned, low-speed/commuter (TRA) train hub for trains bound for numerous points North and South. Despite sleek new modern signage in both English amd Chinese, this station (especially the Rear Station entrance nearest to the Shangri-la Hotel) is not at all traveler friendly and has numerous concrete stairs and fairly steep slopes to navigate—especially difficult with large luggage and/or at peak times. (Unless traveling light, consider the (free?) shuttle bus or hire a taxi directly over to the HSR). There is a staffed ticket window inside the Rear Station which will sell you a diminutive sized ticket (25NT$/<$1 each way) to Shalun/Tainan HSR. The ticket features a magnetic strip which you will insert into the front of a turnstile (into what looks rather like a monetary bill feeder), the turnstile’s gate will then open, and your ticket will be presented back to you via a slot on top of the turnstile as you pass through and enter the station proper. Note: You will basically repeat this same process again at the exit turnstile where the ticket will be retained, so please do safeguard your little ticket and please keep it readily at hand for smoothest/fastest transit through the turnstiles. Once at Shalun TRA Station, you will simply follow clearly visible signs (and fellow travelers) to enter the adjoining and very modern Tainan HSR station. Once inside, just take the escalator (or elevator) downstairs and turn left to find clearly marked ticket lines for “Today’s Ticket” purchase on the HSR to all major cities North or South. Tip1: there are numerous trains departing every few minutes, but from the moment of your ticket purchase, to go upstairs via the escalator, pass through the HSR turnstile, and proceed onward to the next, larger escalator and then finally to your destination HSR platform to await boarding takes < 5 minutes. Tip2: if you want any cold water, soda, juice, or beer you should purchase it at 7-11 at top of first escalator above the HSR ticket counter. (HSR Train’s on board vendor passes through the cars with a little cart, but has a very limited selection of hot and room temperature Asian beverages). *TRA train to/from Shalun does not offer (nor permit consumption of?) any refreshments on board.
Written December 20, 2018
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Bryan H
Portland, OR1,790 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Look for the lime green color and the "i" for information. The day we inquired we were given very good directions for both an ATM machine and a bus stop. The ticket sellers speak fine English and were helpful in what I needed to get done there. As another reviewer noted there are only two platforms for trains, and the workers at the station will tell you which platform to go to. The main building is currently under construction with tarps over it (like half of the things we wanted to see in Tainan.) This station is relatively small compared to other major cities in Taiwan. You won't want to hang around here for very long. Food and seating options are limited -- although we found seating easily on a Sunday once we went through the ticket checker to platform number one. Overall, a fine experience.
Written December 23, 2018
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Pilar168
Manila, Philippines80 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
We arrived Taoyuan Airport at 12:15am on Sept 6. We decided to take Kuo Kuang Bus to Tainan from the airport instead of waiting for the THSR which will operate at 6am yet. So off we went to the bus counters. I looked for Kuo Kuang Bus. We were given 2 tickets because we will be transferred to another bus in the midst of the journey. Bus fare is NT430 each. We took the 12:45 bus. We reached Tainan ard 5:30am. Very comfortable ride.
The bus is spacious. There's good leg room. There were several stops long the way. The driver announces the stops. We got off at the last stop where people have been getting off. This is the stop in The terminal offices of the buses.
My friend and I walked down Tainan Train Station. Cab drivers were approaching us and offering their services. We were offered NT150 to the hotel. I insisted that we walk instead since it says it's only 15-20 minute from the hotel. But upon asking a passersby, we were told that it's far from that point and we have to take a bus and then walk down the street. We took bus #2. Fare was NT18 each. Remember to have an exact fare since they don't give any change. We went to the nearby 7-11, bought some stuff to have our money changed. So off we took the bus and got off at Section 2, Ximen Road. Intersecting the main road is You Ai Road where our hotel is located. We walked down and after 10-15 mins, saw Prince Hotel.
Written September 15, 2017
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,614 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
This is just a horrible train station with no escalators nor elevators for people with luggage.
Of all the train stations we visited in Taiwan, this was, by far - the worst.
Try the high speed rail station, instead.
Of all the train stations we visited in Taiwan, this was, by far - the worst.
Try the high speed rail station, instead.
Written June 17, 2016
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Never4inluvagain
Singapore, Singapore484 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Time flied, meet old folks November 2019. Back to school again. Happy Gathering. Hope 30th anniversary, we can meet again.
Written February 20, 2020
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Rani A Wahyono
Indonesia408 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
This station is the transportation center in Tainan that connects with other cities in Taiwan.There is a connecting tunnel where the exit is a bus stop in almost directions in Tainan.
Station with two platforms built since 1900 still retain the shape of the old building. Until now,escalator facilities or elevators have not been built, so if we carry large luggage, it will be difficult, especially to get out of the station to climb the stairs.
The Tainan Station exit is opposite with Mall, Shangrila Hotel and close to National Chen Kung University
Station with two platforms built since 1900 still retain the shape of the old building. Until now,escalator facilities or elevators have not been built, so if we carry large luggage, it will be difficult, especially to get out of the station to climb the stairs.
The Tainan Station exit is opposite with Mall, Shangrila Hotel and close to National Chen Kung University
Written September 22, 2019
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yvtr38
Oyabe, Japan82 contributions
Mar 2019
Small and old station. atmosphere is good. but this station don't have an escalator or lift. If you have a heavy, large package, you will have a hard time climbing the stairs.
Written March 27, 2019
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Kimitaka S
Taichung, Taiwan14,141 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Many modern trains stop here. But the station remains behind time. Indeed, the station itself is a historical monument. Right now the innovation work is in progress, and in 2021 we can see a totally innovated station.
Written November 11, 2018
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Ivana O
406 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
You can see shangrila hotel from the station. This station is not very big, so you can't lost here. It only have 2 platform so it's easy to take :)
Written March 19, 2018
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Flying_Texan
Houston, TX97 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Any guy who is a guy loves trains. The museum was cool and I took a nice poster home and had it farmed. It's really fun to see all the old engines
Written February 7, 2018
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- Hotels near Tainan Station:
- (0.03 mi) Old Man Captain Hostel
- (0.04 mi) Tainan Train Sound Travel and Accommodation Information Station
- (0.13 mi) Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza, Tainan
- (0.10 mi) Hotel Tainan
- (0.09 mi) Tie Dao Hotel
- Restaurants near Tainan Station:
- (0.03 mi) Starbucks-Nanyuan Store
- (0.10 mi) Jade Buffet Restaurant
- (0.12 mi) Cafe at Far Eastern-Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel
- (0.12 mi) Shanghai Pavilion
- (0.08 mi) Sushi Express Tainan
- Attractions near Tainan Station:
- (0.03 mi) Yongxin Scooter
- (0.12 mi) Jengood
- (0.14 mi) Tainan Cultural and Creative Park
- (0.18 mi) Focus Square
- (0.19 mi) Moonrock