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2026年6月26日 星期五

This Blog in 6 Maps


At the time of writing there are 205 entries in this blog, all written between October 2022 and June 2026.  Older entries have been moved to Blog Archive 1 and Blog Archive 2. 目前為止, 這個blog總共有2022年10月到2026年6月寫的205篇文章 .  更早以前的文章都被移到很久以前的文章12去了 .

What you see below are location-specific entries for the past 4.5 years. 下面看到的是至目前為止四年半的時間跟特定區域有關的文章 .


Hualien 花蓮



Taitung 台東



Pingtung 屏東



Kaohsiung 高雄



Tainan 台南


NOTE: The red line in the Tainan map is the dividing line between north and south Tainan City.  I only plan on visiting south Tainan in the course of writing this blog.  Six more districts to go!

2026年5月31日 星期日

Tainan in the News 台南的新聞 (North 北) 10


As per my "rule of 10" this will be the last news entry for this area until I work my way through another city/county.


1. In Xinying District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a COVID screening, the opening of an "elderly welfare activity center," the opening of a village activity center, the renovation of a temple, a land survey, a stench from a fertilizer factory, the convening of a parent-child event, a body discovered in a burning car, the making of oyster omelets, a hit-and-run under a bridge, brooms made out of millet and a lantern festival activity.


2. In Yanshui District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a woman who contracted COVID, prayers for the success of a road improvement project, local history tours, a probable suicide along the roadway, a seminar for those wishing to own and/or operate a homestay, an increase in the price of pig's head rice, a "fireworks swarm," a lottery winner and a display of lanterns.


3. In Liouying District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a tree planting activity, earthquake safety drills, a nature walk, a vote to name a dairy farming area, a blossoming of golden trumpet trees, concern over the expansion of a nearby science and technology park, the promotion of a new fruit drink, plans for a new YouBike station, help repairing a house, a traffic accident involving a scooter and a car, a van which crashed into a utility pole, an air filtration system installed in an elementary school and a performance of Taiwanese folk songs.


4. In Houbi District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a smell from nearby livestock farms, a field transformed into a mosaic, work on storm drains, a review of an urban development plan, a market for locally-grown melons, a press conference to announce the start of cantaloupe season, a blood drive, expanded tap water service, work to improve the parking situation around the train station, elections for the position of Director General of the local farmer's association, a disputed election, a vehicle that crashed and then caught fire, work and school cancelled ahead of heavy rains and eggs which tested positive for the H5N1 virus.


5. In Baihe District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...two cases of COVID, a police crackdown on speeding, a cultural exchange activity, a blooming of cotton trees, the donation of shoes to elementary school students, a missing mother, a Mother's Day banquet, a coming of age ceremony for 16 year olds, a reduced lotus crop, Chinese honey orange season, free admission to a historic park, a crackdown on traffic infractions, residents who felt "forgotten" and lunar new year activities at the Taiwan Great Wall Park.


6. In Dongshan District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a visit by two COVID-positive individuals to a corn maze, students delivering baked goods to the elderly, an activity on International Coffee Day, an invitation to travel "the coffee highway," a coffee competition, a raid on a place making "Meow Meow," a mayor dismissed from office, three rescued from a ravine after a motorcycle accident, a mayor recalled from office, kilns damaged by earthquakes and the development of an "agricultural tourism corridor."


7. In Jiali District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a class suspended over suspected COVID, an open air market, cash awards for residents over the age of 100, special traffic control measures during the Ching Ming holiday, a press conference to emphasize the necessity for fire prevention during the same holiday, a fire in a plastic storage yard, chickens culled over avian influenza, a fire in an empty house, a fire in a storage shed, improved sidewalks and new representatives elected to the local farmer's association.


8. In Shuejia District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a postponed "flower culture festival," the creation of "players villages" for local volleyball competitions, a milkfish festival, the construction of a water pumping station, a "hollyhock flower art party," the construction of a multi-purpose sports facility, a drum performance, the illegal dumping of waste, residents dissatisfied with water quality, a lantern taken to Taoyuan, homes repaired after a typhoon and the rezoning of land. 


9. In Beimen District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...local elections complicated by COVID, another milkfish festival, a seminar on the dangers of drug use, home visits to discuss disaster prevention measures, a new kitchen built at Beimen Elementary, a corpse found floating in a recreation area, representatives from a temple bearing gifts, a fire in a house, an employee who absconded with 2 million NT, police called in to oversee a contentious re-election and a red envelope for a century-old man.


10. In Jiangjun District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a 7-year high on asparagus prices, a man crushed by a bulldozer, a carrot picking activity, work to spread awareness of fire safety, a new type of asparagus made available, a carrot picking activity, sightings of a rare type of pheasant, talk of renovating the Mashagou Trail, a damaged carrot crop, a music festival, a dance performance and a spring couplet activity.


11. In Qigu District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a partnership between the district office and local shallot farmers, a celebration for centenarians, a dispute over floating solar panels, awards handed out for being a model student, improvements to roads near fish ponds and canals, a donation to elderly residents, plans to develop an industrial zone, a seafood festival, parcels of land auctioned, newfound concern for aquatic birds, purchases of land in a soon-to-be science park and a renovated fishing port.


12. In Xigang District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a blooming of trees in Jinsha Village, a local market, an elderly man who fell off his bicycle, a blooming of cassia trees, a blooming of tropical cherry trees, a closing of elementary schools, a fire in a house and a fire at a food processing facility.


13. In Madou District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a huge fire at a shipping company, a buyback of local pomelos, a flood, the creation of pomelo-related products, the beginning of pomelo season, a promotional event centered around poultry, a new Starbucks with a unique design, an earthquake, construction of a sports facility, police manning speed checkpoints, a reduced pomelo crop and the transformation of an old warehouse into a fitness center.


14. In Guantian District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a complaint over a lack of public toilets in an ecological park, a water chestnut festival, survey work, the opening of a new dormitory at Longtian Elementary, a fire in an old house, help drying mangoes, a serious motorcycle accident, road work along a river, a water chestnut picking activity, a new bus line and a misreported fire.


15. In Lioujia District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a worker with a fractured arm, a temple festival honoring Nezha, a fire in a house, the launching of a new taxi service, a bidding on spaces in a public market, a running activity for charity, the growing of flamingo flowers, an exhibition to showcase local farmers' achievements, the beginning of bald cypress season and a temple giving away silver bracelets.


16. In Danei District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...the strengthening of a mask-wearing policy, a music festival, local elections, a farmer's market, a survey of district residents, free admission for kids to a local "farm," work toward becoming a "green community," a Siraya tribal religious festival, red envelopes for a local weightlifting team and a plan to develop low carbon tourism.


17. In Xiaying District, during the past 4+ years, there was/were...

...a kiln roasting activity, the hiring of two long-term care workers to assist the elderly, the establishment of a food bank, an exchange of seedlings and receipts, the catching of a very big fish, a tree planting activity, a marriage proposal from one senior to another, the wrapping of rice tamales, an earthquake and a repurposed parking lot.

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2026年5月24日 星期日

East District, Tainan City 台南市東區


East District is east of South District, north of Rende and southwest of Yongkang.  It's on the other side of the train tracks from the rest of downtown Tainan, and thus less accessible for most tourists. 東區位於南區東部 、 仁德北部跟永康西南部 ,  與台南市區中間隔著鐵路 , 對於遊客來說,沒有那麼方便到達東區。

Despite its proximity to so many historic sites, East District was sparsely populated up until the Japanese occupation of Taiwan in the late 1800s, and for this reason there aren't as many historic sites in East District as there are in nearby West Central and Anping districts.  Much of East District's residential character is a byproduct of the Jungshan (#1) Freeway, which was completed in the 1970s.  Prior to that East District was more a combination of military barracks, farms and factories. 直到日據時期,這裡的人口都偏於稀少,儘管東區附近有很多歷史遺址 ,  但這裡發現的遺址比中西區和安平區少 。形成東區現在的景觀特色的最大的原因是1970年代中山高速公路的完成 。  高速公路完成前的東區是軍人宿舍 、 農場和工廠比較多 。

According to the last census, 180,118 people live in East District. 上次的人口統計顯示東區的人口是180,118人 。


The first stop for many people visiting East District (or Tainan in general) is the Tainan Train Station.  This train station is a very old building constantly under construction.  Oh, and it's surrounded by legions of sketchy individuals, so be careful around here at night.  I run into weirdies every time I pass through this place. 人們到南東區的第一站通常是台南車站 。  這棟非常舊的車站一直在施工 , 而且附近很多的怪人 , 所以晚上在這附近要小心 ,  我每次經過都會碰到 。


From the front entrance you can get an idea of how old the train station is.  It dates back to the Japanese Colonial Administration, and around the time of its (initial) construction it was a very modern facility. 從前站可以看出車站的年紀 , 它是日據時期建蓋的 ,當時的台南車站是很現代的 。

I've heard they plan on digging a tunnel and moving the train tracks underground.  Great idea IF they can finish this project quickly.  Unfortunately very few things in Tainan seem to get built quickly, or within their budgets, or with the efficiency seen in other parts of Taiwan. 我聽說他們要挖隧道把鐵路地下化,  這個計畫很好 , 可是還要很久才能完工 。  台南大部分的公共設施都很慢才能完成, 甚至都超過預算。


A little way up Beimen Road is the Tainan Culture and Creative Park.  This building also dates back to Japanese times.  There's a Starbucks inside, and a nice garden in the back. 北門路再上去一點是台南文化創意產業園區 ,  這棟建築也是日據時候蓋的 ,裡面有一家星巴克 , 它的後院是個漂亮的花園。


This is the other half of the Culture and Creative Park.  Didn't seem to be open when we were there. 園區的另外一邊 ,  我們在的時候看起來沒開。


This is the view of the train tracks from behind the Culture and Creative Park.  That's Chenggong University on the other side.  This university is one of Taiwan's most famous institutions. 創意園區後方有鐵路 , 鐵路另外一邊是成功大學 ,  成功大學是台灣最有名的大學的其中之一。


Still further up Beimen Road is Big King Supermarket, an importer of goods from the Philippines, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries.  I highly recommend giving it a look. 北門路繼續走會經過Big King超市 。  這家超市賣的是來自菲律賓越南跟其他東南亞國家的商品 ,  您在附近的時候可以來逛逛 。


This was the first time I actually walked into Chenggong University.  For whatever reason the thought never occurred to me before. 這一次是我第一次進去成功大學的校園 , 我不知道為甚麼之前沒想過來這裡。

It seems like a nice place to study.  It's most famous feature is probably its collection of banyan trees, of which the school has many. 在這個大學念書不錯 ! 最有名的特色應該是校園的榕樹 。


"Cheng Keng Lake" (more like "Cheng Keng Pond") is inside the school campus. 校園裡面的成功湖 (比較像成功池)  。


There's also the Little East Gate, complete with remnants of the old city wall and a couple cannons.  This gate dates back to the Qing (Ching) Dynasty. 還有代古城的小東門 , 旁邊也有大砲 。


To the south of the university are hundreds of small restaurants along dozens of small streets.  We bought Vietnamese sandwiches around here and they were very good. 大學以南有好幾條巷子 , 巷子裡好幾家餐廳 ,  我們在附近吃的越南三明治很不錯 。


The Xizhuwei Hills Cultural and Creative Park is south of the university and southeast of the train station, on the other side of the train tracks.  There isn't much here for tourists. 西竹圍之丘文創園區位於大學南部 、 火車站的東南部 ,鐵路的另外一邊,  這個景點應該沒有很多觀光客吧 !


Nearby is the Magistrate Residence Living Center.  The Japanese royal family would stay here during their visits to Taiwan, and the building has been lovingly restored. 附近有台南故事館邸 。  日據時代日本王室來時住這裡 , 整個建築被整修過了 。


The interior is more of shop however.  In their zeal to display every possible type of cup, plate and pot for sale, the proprietors of this establishment seem to have lost sight of its historical significance.  There are a few placards explaining its history, but it's hard to get a sense of this history from a table burdened with tableware that doesn't match. 故事館邸裡面比較像禮品店 , 我覺得店家擺出的杯子 、 盤子 、 茶壺過多, 歷史感被商品沖淡了 。  有幾個展牌介紹建築的歷史 , 只是每個房間都擺滿商品 , 像逛誠品書店的感覺 。


I believe this is Minzu Road. 這是民族路吧 ?


Xizhuwei again.  We walked by it twice.  This part is more a set of artists' studios, all of which seem to be open at different times. 我們經過西竹圍之丘文創園區二次 ,  這個部分比較像藝術家工作室 ,它們好像營業的時間不一。


On the way back to the train station we passed by the FE21.  I almost never visit this department store due to its location.  Either of the two Shin Kong Mitsukoshis?  Sure, many times. 我們走回去火車站的時候經過大遠百 ,  我很少逛這個百貨公司,因為它的位置不方便 。  對我來說,新光三越比較順路 。

And that's it for East District, or at least the northern third or so.  I didn't venture any further south than that.  There's not much for tourists south of Qingnian Road. 介紹東區就到這裡結束,  這一次討論的地點都在東區北部的三分之一 , 因為青年路往南的景點很少 。

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2026年4月17日 星期五

Tainan in the News 台南的新聞 (South 南) 9


There are 37 Districts in Tainan City.  These districts are divided into North Tainan and South Tainan, or those "north of the [Dzengwen] river" and those "south of the [Dzengwen] river."  The districts of North Tainan are further grouped into the Xinying Area, the Beimen Area and the Dzengwen Area.  The districts of South Tainan are further grouped into the Fucheng Area, the Xinfeng Area and the Xinhua Area. 台南市分為37個區 , 這37個地區分成曾文溪北部的北台南跟曾文溪南部的南台南 。 北台南又分為新營地區 、北門地區跟曾文地區 ; 南台南又分為府城地區 、 新豐地區跟新化地區 。


1. 安南區 Annan District

1a. Housing prices in Annan continue to rise alongside the development of the nearby Qigu Science Park.  New housing in the area will cost you between 30-40 thousand NT per ping. 七股科工區將創6千個就業機會  安南區房市續受惠  大樓與電梯華後站3字頭

1b. A park dedicated to Koxinga was renovated recently. 台南安南區鄭成功紀念公園翻新啟用  文化與遊態憩功能全面升級 (3)


2. 中西區 West Central District

2a. Two scooters collided on Fuqian Road.  Three people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries. 台南中西區府前路二段機車對撞  3人受傷送醫幸無生命危險


3. 安平區 Anping District

3a. There will be a religious activity honoring Matsu at the Queen of Heaven Temple on April 22. 市定民俗活動  安平開台天后宮 "上香迎媽祖"  將在4/22登場


4. 南區 South District

4a. Two people running for positions in the Tainan City Government posed as video game characters Mario and Luigi for a promotional billboard.  Many praised this billboard as "innovative," while others worried about copyright infringement and creating the appearance that Nintendo was somehow endorsing the two candidates. 台南議員周麗津看板 "模仿瑪利歐"  疑侵權不排除撤除

4b. A woman under the influence of drugs struck several vehicles with her car, only coming to a stop after driving into a nearby median.  Three scooter riders were sent to the hospital, but no one was seriously injured. 毒駕女下班時間直直衝連撞4車  正面對決分隔島才停下


5. 北區 North District

5a. Two teenagers riding an electric scooter collided with a car in North District.  The teenager riding on the back of the electric scooter suffered a brain hemorrhage, and is in very serious condition. 台南市北區少年違規載人車禍  少女腦出血重傷


6. 安定區 Anding District

6a. Two vehicles collided on the #8 Expressway.  One of the drivers was found unresponsive and sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The other driver fled the scene and an investigation is underway. 台南清晨重大車禍  駕駛OHCA送醫另一人失聯 (1)

6b. There was another accident, this one involving five vehicles, on the same expressway.  One person was sent to the hospital afterward. 國道嚴重事故 !  5車 "撞成一團"  零件碎滿地 , 1人送醫


7. 東區 East District

7a. A new arts hall will open on the 18th of this month.  This venue includes an outdoor stage.  One or two events will be launched there every weekend. 明華園台南打造戲巢藝術館  訂4/18開幕


8. 善化區 Shanhua District

8a. A driver collided with a row of scooters parked next to a road.  No one was injured. 妳累了嗎 ?  台南賓士女恍神暴衝  路旁15部機車倒一排


9. 新市區 Xinshr District

9a. Despite the cost of a house rising in some areas, the overall housing market in Tainan slowed recently.  A recent reduction in transaction volume shows that residential properties in areas such as Xinshr were overvalued, even if the overall market remains stable. 台南房市兩樣情 !  "1行政區" 交易量暴增751%  新市慘跌6成


10. 永康區 Yongkang District

10a. There was a fire at an Indian restaurant in Yongkang.  A nearby adult toy store was also damaged.  No one was injured. 台南印度料理店深夜  鐵門內竄橘紅火光 , 濃煙  波及情趣店


11. 仁德區 Rende District

11a. Many residents and business owners are opposed to a plan to create a pedestrian walkway along Zhongzheng Road as it passes through the district.  Such pedestrian-friendly plans, they protest, should reflect local traffic conditions. 台南仁德鬧區擬設人行道引反彈  居民 : 推人本交通也要顧現實 (2)


12. 歸仁區 Gueiren District

12a. This article introduces a beef soup restaurant in Gueiren with a 5.0 rating on Google. 小周家牛肉湯Google擁有563則評論獲得5.0顆星評 ...


13. 關廟區 Guanmiao District

13a. A hundred tables are up for grabs at the 2026 Tainan Master Chef event, held in Guanmiao this year.  Tables at the banquet-style event are highly sought after.  The menu will incorporate ingredients from the mountains, the sea, the plains and the hills.  Tables are going for 10,000 apiece. 台南四季辦桌回歸  5/2關廟首場席開百桌


14. 新化區 Xinhua District

14a. It's pineapple and bamboo shoot season in Xinhua, Guanmiao and Longqi.  Farmers in those districts will be taking part in several markets and promotional events to be held in that area.  The first of these events will take place at Shanxi Temple in Guanmiao on April 25th. 台南鳳梨好筍季  25日關廟打頭陣


15. 龍崎區 Longqi District

15a. Chen Long-zheng was recently reassigned to the position of Longqi District Chief. 台南市戶政與區政人事異動  陳龍政接任龍崎區長


16. 左鎮區 Zuojhen District

16a. The local development association in Gongguan Village recently transformed a public area into a "Bamboo Weaving Cultural Station," and an exhibition was held at this venue to showcase items made from bamboo.  The area has a long history of both growing bamboo and creating agricultural products from this crop. 左鎮堊地生活文化驛站  竹編展


17. 山上區 Shanshang District

17a. The Shanshang Farmer's Association held an activity introducing the various uses of pineapple in Daqiao Village. 鳳梨飄香進社區 !  山上區農會首場鳳梨食農教育活動於大橋里盛大開跑


18. 玉井區 Yujing District

18a. This article introduces a new "secret spot" in Yujing where you can see pink shower tree blossoms. 台南玉井花旗木秘境曝光 !  玥園恩親步道粉色花海浪漫綻放中

18b. A lot of land was recently auctioned off in Yujing.  Nearly $10 million NT in property changed hands at the event. 南署法拍熱 !  入帳近千萬  玉井3筆土地658萬拍出


19. 楠西區 Nanxi District

19a. The "Firefly Flower Hot Spring Festival" began in the Gueidan Hot Spring Area last week.  The event included performances, a magic show and lower prices on tickets to the local hot springs. 春遊台南楠西  2026螢光花泉季周末登場


20. 南化區 Nanhua District

20a. Here's a gruesome one.  A 62 year old man drove over his wife after an argument.  The collision caused her internal organs to rupture and she died at the scene.  Respect to first responders - that couldn't have been an easy thing to deal with. 台南殺妻命案 ... 丈夫開車加速輾過妻子內臟破裂死亡  檢聲押獲准

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1. Is driving a car or scooter in Tainan City dangerous?  Yup!

2. They have a valid point.  There are some truly baffling crosswalks and pedestrian walkways in Tainan, and many of these crosswalks and walkways seem to make walking around Tainan MORE dangerous, not less so.

3. Just a suggestion: while we're making all these "improvements" to parks maybe we can consider the importance of SHADE.  Kids, like all other mammals, generally prefer to avoid direct UV exposure for extended periods of time.