History
The Five Harbors Cultural Park is located at the south of Chenggong Road and at the west of Sinmei Street, extending to the south of Jhongjheng Road. It was a channel formed by the Tai River. Different from the Chihkan Cultural Park’s heritage from the Dutch era, the Five Harbors prospered during the reign of emperors like Tongjheng, Cianlong, Jiacing during the Qing Dynasty. In the age of marine dominance, the port area was where business opportunities were. The Beishih Street (Shennong Street) was famous because it was located north of Nanshih Port and south of Fotou Port and can be reached directly from the Shueisian Temple.
Feature
The construction of an underground area beneath the Haian Road was unfortunate. Many residential houses were damaged, as well as the business opportunities along the street. However, this event came with an unexpected blessing. When Haian Road was reopened to public, those crumbling old houses became the best canvas for groups of creative artists. Graffiti and artwork gradually appeared along the street and many unique stores, eateries and pubs were established along the hundreds of meters of Haian Road, making it a night time must-see attraction. Be it day or night, if you are tired, be sure to visit Haian Road for a relaxing time.
Directions:
- From Cigu: (Provincial Highway 17): Head south on Anming Rd., Taina City->Jhonghua West Rd.->Turn left on Hanwei Rd->Turn right on Wunsian Rd.->Chenggong Rd->Turn right on Jinhua Rd. This route is about 15 Km.
- From Anding (Provincial Highway 19): Head south on Anhe Rd., Tainan City->Turn right on Beian Rd.->Turn right on Simen Rd.->Turn right on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 12 km.
- Sinshih (National Highway 8): Get onto Anji Rd. from National highway 8->Haidian Rd->Wunsian Rd.-> Chenggong Rd. ->Turn right on Jinhua Rd.->Turn left on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 10.5 km.
- From Yonkang: (Provincial Highway 1): Head south on Simen Rd., Tainan City ->Turn right on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 5 km.
- From Yonkang (Provincial Highway 20): Drive along Kaiyuan Rd., Tainan city->Turn right on Gongyuan North Rd.->Turn left on Simen Rd.->Turn right on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 5 km.
- From Dawan (County Rd. 180): Drive along Siaodong Rd., Tainan City->Turn right on Dongfong Rd.->Gongyuan North Rd.->Turn left on Simen Rd.->Turn right on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 5 km.
- From Rende: (County Rd. 182): Head north on Dongmen Rd., Tainan city->Turn left on Jhonghua East Rd.-> Jhonghua South Rd.->Turn right on Jinhua Rd. >Turn right on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 11.5 km.
- From Rende: (Provincial Highway 1): Head north on Datong Rd.->Turn left on Jhonghua South Rd. ->Turn right on Jinhua Rd.->Turn right on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 11 km.
- From Hunei (Provincial Highway 17a): Head north on Mingsing Rd., Tainan city->Jinhua Rd.->Turn left on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 9.5km.
- From Cieding (Provincial Highway 17): Head north on Binnan Rd. Tainan, City->Turn right on Jhonghua South Rd.->Turn left on Jinhua Rd.->Turn right on Minsheng Rd. This route is about 10.5 km.
Suggested Walking Itinerary:
Haian Temple->5 Minutes->Jieguan Stone Pavilion -> Wind God Temple-> 5 Minutes-> Jinhua Temple->5 minutes->Haian Road Art Street->8 minutes->Medicine King Temple->8 minutes-> Dueiyue Gate.