Tourist Attraction: 台南安平 Anping - Tainan - Food and Places To Go!
Anping is an awesome and hilarious place in Tainan!
Have you ever been to Anping district in Tainan? If not, it's definitely a pity to you. In Anping, the food is scrumptious, the monuments look amazing, and the people there are always friendly. Anping is my father's hometown, and we usually went back there to take care of my grandma, and have fun with my cousins. Now, if you haven't been to Anping, let me tell you how perfect Anping is. Let's get the ball rolling~
Stairway leading to Anping Fort and lookout tower!
First of all, let us talk about "Anping Fort." Anping Fort was also called "Imperial Castle" and "Chihkan Fort." It is the first-class monument of Taiwan, and the building was first built in 1624. If you want to go visit the Anping Fort, the ticket is extremely cheap. You only need to pay NTD 50 for adult, and NTD 25 for children. I think everyone should go inside the Anping Fort at least once because it is the most representative building in Tainan. In addition, there are Chinese, English, and Japanese docents, if you want to know the history of Anping Fort. Therefore, if you are a foreigner that wants to visit here, language is not a problem for sure, and you will definitely acquire a lot of information in Taiwanese history!
This is the location of Anping Fort!
Bridges and stairs in the banyan tree house!
Secondly, let us take a look at "Anping Tree House!" Anping tree house is just beside Anping Fort, and it is easy to find the location. The Anping tree house has a long history. At first, the warehouse was used to store sugar, salt, and camphor for trading purposes. In 1911, the warehouse was turned into the office of the Japan Salt Company. Once the warehouse was abandoned, the government took charge of the warehouse and made it into a tree house for people to visit from 1990 until now. The best part of the tree house is that it features a sky-way above for visitors to move around. Actually, this tree house is not big, but due to the enormous banyan tree, people would feel cool and take some pictures there. Therefore, after visiting Anping Fort, don't forget to go to Anping Tree House and hang around!
Here is the location of Anping Tree House!
This pearl bean jelly from "Anping Bean Jelly" looks delicious!
After finishing our tour of the Anping monuments, let's talk about some scrumptious food in Anping! I really need to say, Anping has the best food in Tainan for sure, and probably is the best in Taiwan because every cuisine is just too delicious. The picture on top is the best bean jelly (Anping Bean Jelly_同記安平豆花) in Taiwan with no doubt. Their bean jelly is handmade. As you eat the bean jelly, it melts in your mouth immediately. You can choose lots of toppings such as red beans, pearl, peanuts, and taro etc. For people that love to eat sweet food, you would definitely stick with this bean jelly. However, if you don't like sweet food, you can also add some water and make it lighter. Seriously, if you come to Anping, just go and try this "Anping Bean Jelly!"
Here is the direction to "Anping Bean Jelly!"
Wen-Chang Beef Soup 文章牛肉湯 is the best in Taiwan!
After the dessert, it is time for some hot food! The picture on top is the most famous beef soup in Tainan, and it's called "Wen-Chang Beef Soup (文章牛肉湯)." Beef soup is a delicious cuisine that only exist in the southern Taiwan, and people in Tainan usually eat beef soup with braised pork rice for breakfast or supper. When I go back to Anping, I always eat beef soup for my breakfast everyday. The beef is tender and easy to swallow. You don't need to worry that the beef may be overcooked or chewy. In addition, the soup really hits the spot. The soup tastes good with a strong beef aroma, and they are like a perfect combination. I will also post the address below, and I really recommend this "Wen-Chang Beef Soup" for you!
Direction to Wen-Chang Beef Soup 文章牛肉湯!
In conclusion, Anping in Tainan is a wonderful place to visit. I've been to Anping many times, and I'm glad that I can share this tourist attraction with you. If you have the chance to travel to southern Taiwan, Anping should be your first point of call.