Nearby Attractions - Streets, Lanes, and Numerous Temples in Yanshui

Yanshui is one of the oldest towns in Taiwan, and most of the attractions nearby Octagonal House are within walking distance. Come take a relaxing walk in the small allies and lanes that soak people in the simple and old world charm.

Strolling down Yanshui's history

Each ally, lane, or road has its own story. People name Chao Qin Road after the late famous politician Chao-Qin Huang (first mayor of Taipei City) not only because he's from here, but also because he's the man that brought the First Bank branch here in 1917. The lane behind the First Bank is also called the "First Bank Lane (Yi Yin Xiang)."

Address: Lane 10, Wumiao Rd., Yanshui Dist., Tainan, Taiwan

The allies and lanes are full of old vibes; temples and shrines are also seen everywhere.

Address: Wangye Temple. No. 16, Lane 3, Zhongshan Rd., Yanshui Dist., Tainan, Taiwan

Providing people with sense of security

Hubi Temple is a temple to Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess whose life span is dated back to the years of 960 to 987. She was thought to roam the seas, protecting her believers through miraculous interventions. 

Yanshui used to be an inland port, and most people's livelihood relied greatly on the sea. Mazuism is popular in Taiwan, and though Hubi Temple is not the grandest Mazu temple in Taiwan, it is the one that gives local people the feeling of security all through the years. 

Address: No. 140, Zhongzheng Rd., Yanshui Dist., Tainan, Taiwan

Fish Scale Lane

In the past, fish venders used to carry fish through this lane from the port to the market. As they passed through the lane, the fish scales fell like glitters on the sun-showered path, and hence came the name "Fish Scale Lane (Yu Lin Xiang)."

Address: On Zhongzheng Rd., across from Hubi Temple.

What was once river in front of Yanshui Dajhong Temple...

Located at No. 7 wumiao road, Yanshui Dajhong Temple was established in 1675. It is also named "Juboting" because the place was previously a beautiful pavilion facing prosperous Yanshui port in the early time. 

Address: No. 7, Wumiao Rd., Yanshui Dist., Tainan, Taiwan

Lovely shop houses

Those shop houses are mostly on Zhongzheng Road, built with modern building practices and European aesthetics, bringing  blends of Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Deco into the design, adding decorative qualities to large and durable structures.