Tainan Confucius Temple
Taiwan's first Confucian academy — historic gates, old trees and a tranquil setting perfect for a gentle stroll.
Seniors · 3-Day Charter
Tainan & Kaohsiung Senior-Friendly 3-Day Tour
A slow wander through Tainan's historic sites — Chihkan Tower, the Grand Matsu Temple and Anping Old Fort — blessings at the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, then Fo Guang Shan and Meinong's Hakka old street.
Overview
Tour Overview
Day 1 is a slow tour of Tainan's heritage: Chihkan Tower, the Grand Matsu Temple and the Confucius Temple through to Anping Old Fort — easy walking with wonderful views. Day 2 covers Kaohsiung: warding off misfortune at the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas on Lotus Pond, Sanfeng Temple, an afternoon ferry to Cijin for an old-street stroll, and a twilight cruise on the Love River. Day 3 visits Fo Guang Shan with its elevators and barrier-free access, then the Hakka and banana heritage of Meinong and Qishan old streets.
Century-old temples and Hakka old streets at a gentle, elder-first pace, with 10 hours of charter per day.
Highlights
Tour Highlights
- Chihkan Tower, the symbol of old Tainan, with barrier-free entry
- The Grand Matsu Temple — Taiwan's highest-ranking Matsu temple
- The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas: enter by the dragon, exit by the tiger
- Cijin ferry and old-street stroll, with harbor views from the lighthouse
- Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan's largest Buddhist monastery, with elevators and barrier-free access
- Meinong Old Street: oil-paper umbrellas, tobacco barns and Hakka flat noodles
Day by Day
Daily Itinerary
DAY1
Tainan: Heritage at a Stroll + Old-School Flavors
- Depart from Tainan
- Chihkan Tower (symbol of old Tainan, Dutch-era heritage, barrier-free entry, 1h)
- Grand Matsu Temple (Taiwan's highest-ranking Matsu temple — a must-visit for elders)
- Lunch
- Tainan Confucius Temple (Taiwan's first Confucian academy, with its historic gates)
- Anping Old Fort (Dutch-era fortress, fine views, easy walking)
- Overnight in Tainan
Lunch A-Sha Restaurant (century-old Taiwanese cuisine, reservations required) / Du Hsiao Yueh danzai noodles Stay Tainan
DAY2
Kaohsiung: Temples + Harbor + Love River
- Lotus Pond, Zuoying (Dragon and Tiger Pagodas — blessings for elders, flat walkways)
- Sanfeng Temple (a local temple beside the herbal medicine market)
- Lunch
- Cijin (ferry across, old-street stroll, harbor views from Cijin Lighthouse)
- Love River (boat cruise — loveliest just before sunset)
- Overnight in Kaohsiung
Lunch Cijin seafood restaurant / early stalls at Liuhe Night Market (shrimp rolls, papaya milk) Stay Kaohsiung
DAY3
Fo Guang Shan + Meinong Hakka Country
- Fo Guang Shan (Taiwan's largest Buddhist monastery — elevators, barrier-free, deeply serene)
- Meinong Old Street (Hakka culture: oil-paper umbrellas, tobacco barns, flat noodles)
- Lunch
- Qishan Old Street (the old 'Banana Kingdom' with baroque facades)
- Transfer to the high-speed rail/airport, or overnight in Kaohsiung
Lunch Hakka restaurant by Meinong's East Gate Tower (flat noodles, stir-fried intestine with ginger) Stay Kaohsiung
Price
Pricing Details
Every tour is quoted individually based on group size, dates and vehicle type. Tell us your departure date and party size, and a travel consultant will reply with a tailored quote.
Included
- Private vehicle and local Taiwanese driver throughout
- 10 hours of vehicle use per day
- Fuel, tolls and parking fees
- Transfers to every attraction, with flexible adjustments
- Full protection of a licensed Class A travel agency
Not Included
- Accommodation (we can help arrange it on request)
- Attraction tickets and activity fees
- Meals (local restaurant recommendations included — dine as you like)
- Personal expenses
※ Overtime vehicle use and final arrangements are confirmed by your travel consultant.
Attractions
Featured Attractions
Cijin Seafood Street
Five minutes by ferry to Cijin, where fresh-caught seafood and old-street snacks come together.
Love River, Kaohsiung
Loveliest by boat at dusk, with city lights and a riverside breeze.
FAQ
Are Tainan's historic sites easy walking for older visitors?
Chihkan Tower has a barrier-free entrance, and both the Grand Matsu Temple and the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas at Lotus Pond are on the flat. Stops that involve long uphill walking are deliberately left out.
Which temples do we visit over the three days?
The Grand Matsu Temple and the historic heart of Tainan, the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas at Lotus Pond in Kaohsiung, and Fo Guang Shan. We finish on Meinong's Hakka old street, where the mood shifts from worship to an easy stroll.
How is accommodation arranged over the three days?
Night one in Tainan, night two in Kaohsiung. Accommodation is not part of the vehicle fee, but your travel consultant can help secure rooms with an elevator or barrier-free access.
What is included in the price?
A private vehicle and local Taiwanese driver throughout, 10 hours of vehicle use per day, fuel, tolls and parking fees, plus the full protection of a licensed Class A travel agency. Accommodation, attraction tickets and activity fees, meals and personal expenses are not included (local restaurant recommendations are included, so you can dine as you like).
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