Taiwan

**🏰 Tainan Anping Castle | The Dutch's first stop in Taiwan! A 400-year-old red brick fortress** **💁‍♀️ Why come? ** "Anping Castle is not as simple as an ordinary monument! This is the oldest castle in Taiwan. Zheng Chenggong fought there in the 'Holan Cha City' built by the Dutch in 1624! Now there are still red brick walls and forts that are super-feeling. When you walk in, you will feel a strong sense of history." ### **🔥 5 Must-See Highlights** 1. **"Remnants of the Fort"** "Touch these red bricks. They are all ruins from the Dutch period. They are even harder than the bricks today! The old man said, 'I have seen Cheng Chenggong in every brick here'." 2. **“Observation Deck for Panorama”** "Climbing up the white watchtower, you can see the entire Anping Harbor, and you can even take pictures of super beautiful salted egg yolks at sunset!" 3. **"Cannon Photo Spot"** "There are still several ancient cannons on the castle. Children love to ride on them and pretend to be generals. Remember to take a majestic photo for them." 4. **"Cheng Chenggong Heritage Museum"** "It contains a replica of Guo Xingye's sword and letters, and an interactive screen explaining how to beat the Dutch. A must-see for history fans!" 5. **"Castle Light and Shadow Exhibition"** "There will be light projections after 6pm, and the whole castle will be transformed into a giant canvas. It's super atmospheric! (Weekend only)" ### **🍡Street Sweeping Recommendations** - **"Anping Tong Kee Bean Curd"** (3 minutes walk from the castle, the bean curd is so smooth that it looks like eating clouds ~) - **"Chou's Shrimp Roll"** (Crispy fresh shrimp roll, but also an ancestral secret recipe!) - **"Anping Honey"** (Try dried mango and dried guava, first choice for souvenirs!) ### **📌Practical Tips** - **Opening Hours**: 8:30-17:30 (last entry 17:00) - **Tickets**: Full ticket $70 Taiwan dollars (bargain!) - **Transportation**: Take Bus No. 2 from Tainan City and get off at "Anping Fortress Station" - **Best Time**: Weekday mornings (less crowded)/Twilight (best photos) ### **🎙️ Anecdotes from Old Neighbors** "Do you know why the bricks in the castle are so hard? Legend has it that the Dutch used glutinous rice paste + sugar water to build them, so they didn't collapse for 400 years! How can the condos be so durable nowadays?" ### **🚶♂️ Who is it for? ** - Kids who want to know more about Taiwanese history - Hipster who likes vintage architecture - Photographers who want to find beautiful scenery to take pictures **💡 How to play the cheapest? ** Buy "Anping Four Views Joint Ticket" (fort + tree house + De Kee Ocean + Evening Outlet), $100 to play all day! **🌟 Warm reminder**: After walking around the castle, remember to go to the nearby "Anping Old Street" to sweep the streets. Oyster pancakes, shrimp cakes, coffin boards... eat until you are full before leaving! 😋