[2025 Tainan Attraction] Travel Guide for Wenchang Pavilion (Updated Jul)

Chihkan Tower in Tainan is a Chinese temple built by the Han people on the foundation of the "Fort Provintia" originally built by the Dutch. Most of the Chihkan Towers we see today are Confucian and Taoist temples built by the Han people on top of the Dutch castle, including the Temple of the Sea God and Wenchang Pavilion. In 1960, nine Beishi steles were moved from the Great South Gate City, and finally became the present appearance. Therefore, the so-called Chihkan Tower is a mixture of the remains of the European-style Fort Provintia, the Temple of the Sea God, and the Wenchang Pavilion. The Kuixing enshrined in the Wenchang Pavilion of Chihkan Tower is very popular during the annual examination season, and students pray here for good grades. 📍Address: No. 212, Section 2, Minzu Road, West Central District, Tainan City 🕒Opening hours: 08:30-21:30 🎫Tickets: NT$70 🚌Public transportation: Tainan City Bus 3 or 5 to "Chihkan Tower" stop; Taiwan Express Bus 99 Anpingjiang Line (operating on holidays) to "Chihkan Tower" stop #Taiwan City Attractions

This place has inherited hundreds of years of history, and its mottled walls carry the stories of the land all the way. What remains unchanged with the passage of time is its location, but the city wall is also getting old, so it needs people's support. Come visit and express your condolences together! 💰Average consumption: 0～70 (Free for those over 70 years old, half price for those over 60 years old) Full ticket: 70 yuan

#Taiwan City Attractions Chihkan Tower is the most important historic building in the west central district of Tainan. It is one of the two most popular attractions in Tainan along with Anping Fort in Anping. Chihkan Tower was first built in 1653 by the Dutch who occupied southern Taiwan. It was originally called "Provintia" (Provintia means eternity in Dutch), facing Anping's "Fort Zeelandia". The Han people called it "Chihkan Tower", "Fanzi Tower" or "Red Hair Tower". Although "Chihkan Tower" has been rebuilt throughout the ages, it still maintains its original appearance. 📍Address: No. 212, Section 2, Minzu Road, West Central District, Tainan City 🕒Business hours: 08:30-21:30 daily 🎫Tickets: NT$70 🚌Transportation: Tainan City Bus 3 or 5 to "Chihkan Tower" stop; Taiwan Express Bus 99 Anpingjiang Line (operating on holidays) to "Chihkan Tower" stop