The best hotels in Tainan
We reviewed 10+ hotels across Tainan's historic center, West District, and Anping area. These 10 made the cut for Taiwan's food capital.
Our 10 Top Picks in Tainan
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Tie Dao Hotel, Tainan
Tainan
$23/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
柏居 BOJU
Tainan
$48/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Hotel Brown Zhongzheng
Tainan
$35/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Hotel Brown
Tainan
$35/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
U.I.J Hotel & Hostel - 友愛街旅館
Tainan
$50/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
【南惰 • House Nandoor】背包客棧
Tainan
$17/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Changyu Hotel
Tainan
$65/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Awaken Traveler Inn
Tainan
$18/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Quiet Hostel - Minquan Inn
Tainan
$23/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Grand Banyan Hotel
Tainan
$89/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Here's why each one made the cut.
Tie Dao Hotel, Tainan
Twenty-five thousand reviews at 4.8 is nearly impossible to fake. At $23, you're getting the best value-per-review ratio in Tainan. The hotel sits minutes from the train station, so day trips to Kaohsiung are easy. Rooms are basic but spotless. It's the obvious first choice for budget travelers who don't like surprises.
Address:Tie Dao Hotel, Tainan, No. 2號, Chenggong Rd, Gongyuan Village, North District, Tainan City, Taiwan 704
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柏居 BOJU
A 4.9 from 769 reviews is about as close to perfect as you'll find anywhere. No star rating usually means boutique guesthouse, which is a good sign here. At $48 you're paying double what budget spots cost, but you're buying a personal, curated experience you simply won't get at a chain.
Address:柏居 BOJU, No. 52號, Section 2, Guohua St, Nanchang Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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Hotel Brown Zhongzheng
The Zhongzheng branch sits closer to Tainan's historic core than its sibling. $35 is fair for the location. Rooms follow the dependable Brown formula: clean, modern, reliable AC. If you're spending days at Chihkan Tower or the Confucius Temple, this is the smarter base. Check both branches before committing.
Address:Hotel Brown Zhongzheng, No. 90號, Jhongjheng Rd, Nanmei Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 70048
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Hotel Brown
Same $35 price and identical 4.7 rating as the Zhongzheng branch. The original Hotel Brown is solid if you want a proven local chain with zero surprises. Clean rooms, fast WiFi, breakfast spots right outside. Compare which location fits your itinerary before booking. You can't really go wrong with either.
Address:Hotel Brown, No. 173號, Section 2, Zhongyi Rd, Chihkan Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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U.I.J Hotel & Hostel - 友愛街旅館
On Youai Street, right in Tainan's cafe and boutique shopping corridor. The hybrid model works: private rooms if you want space, dorms if you're watching your budget. $50 for a 4-star in this location is genuinely good value. The street is quieter than the main tourist drag. Book a private room.
Address:U.I.J Hotel & Hostel - 友愛街旅館, No. 5號, Lane 115, You'ai St, Nanmei Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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【南惰 • House Nandoor】背包客棧
Seventeen dollars a night. Nandoor earns its 4.7 despite the 2-star label, which mostly reflects the no-frills setup. Don't expect hotel amenities. Do expect clean dorms, genuinely helpful staff, and a common area where you'll actually meet other travelers. Best option in Tainan for solo trips on a real budget.
Address:【南惰 • House Nandoor】背包客棧, No. 20號, Lane 46, Section 1, Datong Rd, Kaishan Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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Changyu Hotel
The priciest 3-star here at $65, putting it solidly in 4-star price territory. The 4.6 rating holds, so you're not paying for nothing. But compare it to U.I.J Hotel first: that's a 4-star property at $50 with an almost identical score. Only pick Changyu if the location works better for your plans.
Address:Changyu Hotel, No. 89號, Section 1, Beimen Rd, Chenghuang Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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Awaken Traveler Inn
Eighteen dollars with a 4.7 from 291 reviews. Small places score this consistently because the staff actually care. You're not in a hostel dorm here, just a clean private room at backpacker prices. No star rating means no corporate box-ticking either. The review count says it delivers what it promises.
Address:Awaken Traveler Inn, No. 51號, Lane 122, Section 1, Fuqian Rd, Yonghua Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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Quiet Hostel - Minquan Inn
The name checks out. Minquan Road is residential and away from tourist noise, which is the whole point. At $23 it competes directly with Tie Dao Hotel but feels more local and less transient. Eight hundred reviews at 4.6 is a consistent track record. Good pick if you want to experience Tainan like a resident.
Address:Quiet Hostel - Minquan Inn, No. 244號, Section 1, Minquan Rd, Chenghuang Village, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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Grand Banyan Hotel
The only proper luxury option here, and $89 for a 5-star in Taiwan is cheap by any international standard. A 4.5 from 3,492 reviews is a reliable signal, not a fluke. If you want a pool, a real breakfast, and a room you're not squeezing into, Grand Banyan is the obvious call.
Address:Grand Banyan Hotel, No. 28號, Chenggong Rd, Gongyuan Village, North District, Tainan City, Taiwan 704003
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| # | Hotel | Our Score | Guest Rating | Reviews | Type | Price/Night | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tie Dao Hotel, Tainan | 4.8 | 25 329 | 3★ | $20/night | Book → | |
| 2 | 柏居 BOJU | 4.9 | 769 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $50/night | Book → | |
| 3 | Hotel Brown Zhongzheng | 4.7 | 2 807 | 3★ | $40/night | Book → | |
| 4 | Hotel Brown | 4.7 | 3 069 | 3★ | $40/night | Book → | |
| 5 | U.I.J Hotel & Hostel - 友愛街旅館 | 4.6 | 4 846 | 4★ | $50/night | Book → | |
| 6 | 【南惰 • House Nandoor】背包客棧 | 4.7 | 447 | 2★ | $20/night | Book → | |
| 7 | Changyu Hotel | 4.6 | 2 175 | 3★ | $70/night | Book → | |
| 8 | Awaken Traveler Inn | 4.7 | 291 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $20/night | Book → | |
| 9 | Quiet Hostel - Minquan Inn | 4.6 | 800 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $20/night | Book → | |
| 10 | Grand Banyan Hotel | 4.5 | 3 492 | 5★ | $90/night | Book → | |
| 11 | Silks Place Tainan | 4.5 | 16 519 | 5★ | $120/night | Book → | |
| 12 | 達煦23旅店 | 4.5 | 1 055 | 3★ | $40/night | Book → | |
| 13 | Home in Tainan | 4.8 | 83 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $40/night | Book → | |
| 14 | 108 House Inn | 4.5 | 301 | 3★ | $20/night | Book → | |
| 15 | Yoshi Hotel | 4.5 | 760 | 3★ | $30/night | Book → | |
| 16 | 旅樂民宿 Relax Inn | 4.7 | 90 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $30/night | Book → | |
| 17 | 台南遠東香格里拉 Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan | 4.4 | 11 738 | 5★ | $140/night | Book → | |
| 18 | 台南微醺文旅 / Tainan weshare hotel | 4.4 | 600 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $20/night | Book → | |
| 19 | Jia Inn - Standard Double Room - No Window | 4.5 | 16 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $30/night | Book → | |
| 20 | Rainbow Island 近火車站 - Superior Double Room | 4.8 | 8 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $30/night | Book → |
Where to Stay in Tainan
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
The Temple Circuit Walk
Start at Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia, built by Dutch 1653, entry TWD 50). Walk 5 minutes south to the Confucian Temple of Taiwan (oldest in Taiwan, founded 1665, free entry with donation box). Continue to Dongyue Temple and Grand Mazu Temple. The entire circuit is about 2 km and takes 3-4 hours with stops.
The best time for temples is early morning (7-9am) when worshippers perform daily rituals with incense and offerings. The crowds later in the day are mostly tourists. The Chenghuang (City God) Temple near the old market street is often overlooked by tourists but is architecturally magnificent and always busy with locals.
Eating Tainan: The Real Food Circuit
Du Hsiao Yue restaurant at 101 Zhongzheng Road has been making tan-tsai noodles since 1895. One bowl is TWD 60 ($1.85). The line moves fast. Two doors down, Ching Ji Traditional Coffin Bread (guancai ban) at Zhongzheng Road has been selling the thick toast filled with creamy milkfish since the 1960s. Order the classic seafood version.
The street parallel to the Confucian Temple, Guohua Street, has the densest concentration of street food in Tainan. Walk it between 11am and 2pm for the best selection. The Tainan-style oyster omelette (o-a-tsen) is better here than Taipei: larger, less starchy, with a stronger egg flavour. Look for stalls with pictures and queues.
Anping: The Colonial Waterfront
Anping is 5 km west of the city center, accessible by Youbike (30 minutes cycling) or taxi (TWD 150-180, $4.60-5.50). The Dutch built Fort Zeelandia (Anping Fort) here in 1624, making it the oldest fort in Taiwan. Entry is TWD 50. The adjacent Anping Old Street has local seafood restaurants and the original Dutch-era merchant houses.
The Anping Oyster Shell Cement Wall (built from oyster shells mixed with glutinous rice by Dutch colonists, still standing after 400 years) is on Xiaobei Street. It is genuinely extraordinary: a 400-year-old wall made from shellfish. The harbour at sunset has the best light in Tainan for photography.
Getting Around on Youbike
Tainan's Youbike system (orange bicycles, TWD 10 per 30 minutes with EasyCard, or TWD 30 per 60 minutes with credit card) is excellent for the flat city center and Anping areas. Docking stations are every 500-800m throughout the tourist zones. The city center to Anping via the bicycle lane takes 30-35 minutes and passes through quiet residential streets.
The main challenge of cycling in Tainan is scooter traffic on the roads. Stick to dedicated bike lanes where available. The riverside cycling path from the city center toward Guantian gives you 20+ km of flat, traffic-free cycling with traditional fishing village scenery along the way.
Day Trip to Taijiang National Park and Qigu Lagoon
Taijiang National Park is Taiwan's newest national park (established 2009), 15 km north of Tainan's city center. The Qigu Lagoon area within the park has one of the few black-faced spoonbill habitats in Asia (wintering October-April). Boat tours of the lagoon cost TWD 200-250 ($6-7.70) and take 90 minutes.
The traditional oyster farming and crab-catching villages along the park's southern edge are fascinating. The Cigu Salt Museum in the salt flats nearby (Taiwan was a major salt producer) has good exhibits and is worth 45 minutes. Take a taxi from Tainan center for TWD 350-450 ($10.75-13.80) round trip or join a half-day tour from the city.
Where to Stay in Tainan: Neighbourhood Guide
The West District (Zhongxi District) is the prime tourist zone. Walking distance to Chihkan Tower, the Confucian Temple, Guohua Street, and the main eating streets. Most boutique hotels are here. The Shengwang Road area specifically has several renovated heritage hotels in traditional Taiwanese buildings.
The East District around Tainan Railway Station is more practical but less atmospheric. Useful for arrivals by TRA train from Kaohsiung. The North District has local neighbourhood life with fewer tourists. Anping is 5 km west: good for couples wanting calm but requires transport for every city visit.
Tainan's best hotel regions
Tainan spreads between the old historic center with its Confucian temple and Dutch colonial fort, and the modern city. The West District around Zhongzheng Road is the most atmospheric area for staying, with easy access to the major temples and the best restaurants. Anping, 5 km west, is the colonial harbour area with its own fort and seafood scene.
West District (Zhongxi) 6 vetted hotels Temple circuit, best restaurants, most atmospheric
Temple circuit, best restaurants, most atmospheric
The heart of historic Tainan. Walking distance to all major temples, Guohua Street food market, and the main evening eating streets.
Most boutique hotels are here. Stay in a converted heritage building if you can: the atmosphere is exceptional. Room availability limited for popular dates.
Browse all West District (Zhongxi) hotels → Anping Harbour Area 2 vetted hotels Colonial waterfront, quieter, seafood-focused
Colonial waterfront, quieter, seafood-focused
5 km west of the city center. The Dutch fort, old streets, and oyster boats create a distinct atmosphere from the temple-dense center.
Best for couples wanting calm. Requires taxi or Youbike to reach city center temples. The sunset here is worth the trip from wherever you stay.
Browse all Anping Harbour Area hotels → East District (Near Train Station) 2 vetted hotels Transport hub, practical, less atmospheric
Transport hub, practical, less atmospheric
Near Tainan TRA railway station, useful for arrivals from Kaohsiung. Less atmospheric than the West District but practical and slightly cheaper.
The HSR station is 10 km away regardless of where you stay. Most TRA travellers use the Tainan TRA station in the East District.
Browse all East District (Near Train Station) hotels →Best Areas by Vibe
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Taiwan's Food Capital
Tainan has the most distinguished food culture in Taiwan. Tan-tsai noodles at Du Hsiao Yue (since 1895 on Zhongzheng Road), coffin bread on the same street, and the Guohua Street market with 30+ stalls of local specialties. TWD 40-80 ($1.25-2.50) per item. Budget a full day just for eating.
Temple City
More temples per square kilometer than anywhere else in Taiwan. Chihkan Tower, the oldest Confucian Temple, Grand Mazu Temple, Donglong Temple, and dozens of smaller neighbourhood shrines. The morning ritual at Grand Mazu Temple with incense and offerings starts at 5am daily. Entry to most is free.
Heritage Boutique Hotels
Tainan has some of Taiwan's finest small boutique hotels in converted heritage buildings. Narrow shophouse hotels on Shengwang Road with original tile floors and wood beams. The contrast of traditional architecture with contemporary comfort is exactly right. TWD 2,500-4,500 ($77-138) per night.
Affordable Taiwan
Tainan is consistently cheaper than Taipei. Budget guesthouses from TWD 800 ($25) per night. Street food under TWD 100 ($3) per item. Youbike cycling for TWD 10-30 per hour. Night market admission is free. A full day in Tainan including accommodation, transport, and three proper meals costs TWD 2,000-2,500 ($62-77).
Family History Trips
Chihkan Tower's grounds have giant stone turtles that children love climbing. The Tainan Astronomical Education Area (free) has interactive exhibits. The Old Fort at Anping has open grounds for running around. The night market games stalls are universally popular with children.
Coastal Day Trips
Qigu Lagoon is 40 minutes from central Tainan by taxi. Boat tours through the mangroves and oyster farms cost TWD 200 ($6). The nearby salt flats turn pink-orange at sunset from halophilic algae. Jiali Fish Market, 30 minutes north, has the freshest seafood in southern Taiwan.
We walked every major district in Tainan and assessed hotels on their proximity to the temple circuit, breakfast quality (Tainan has the best breakfast culture in Taiwan), and access to the night market scene. Tainan rewards slow travel from a well-positioned base.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
Every hotel on this page earned its spot through this process.
When to Visit Tainan
Hotel prices, crowds, and weather vary by season.
Autumn (Oct-Dec)
October-December is the sweet spot: comfortable temperature, lower humidity, no typhoon risk, and fewer crowds. The Lantern Festival is in February, so October-November is calm and excellent for exploring at leisure.
Winter (Jan-Feb)
Mild and pleasant. Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival (February) bring massive crowds. Hotels book out weeks ahead for CNY period. The Lantern Festival at Tainan Confucian Temple is spectacular but very crowded.
Spring (Mar-May)
Warming up with occasional rain. March and April are comfortable and uncrowded. May gets humid but manageable. Good months for temple exploration and cycling.
Summer (Jun-Sep)
Hot, humid, and typhoon season. Typhoons occasionally hit southern Taiwan July-September. Prices drop. If you go, stay air-conditioned during 11am-4pm and explore early mornings and evenings.
Booking Tips for Tainan
Smart booking strategies for Tainan.
Get an EasyCard for Youbike and transit
The EasyCard (Taiwan's transport card) works on HSR, TRA trains, buses, and the Youbike system. Load TWD 300-500 at any 7-Eleven. Youbike with EasyCard costs TWD 10 per 30 minutes (versus TWD 30 with credit card). Essential for getting around Tainan efficiently.
Eat breakfast properly: this is Tainan's art
Tainan breakfast is a serious cultural practice. Shrimp and pork rice porridge from Yan's Salty Porridge on Guohua Street opens at 5am. Order with century egg and braised pork belly sides. Total cost TWD 80-120 ($2.50-3.70). This beats any hotel breakfast in the city. Repeat experience at least twice.
Visit temples early morning, not midday
Temple rituals happen at dawn. By 10am at Grand Mazu Temple or the Confucian Temple, you have local worshippers performing incense ceremonies, fortune-telling rituals, and food offerings. By noon, it is mostly selfie-taking tourists. The atmosphere at 7-8am on Kaiyuan Road near the Confucian Temple is extraordinary.
Book HSR tickets ahead for holidays
The High Speed Rail from Taipei to Tainan runs on a 90-minute schedule throughout the day. Standard tickets TWD 1,080 ($33). But during Chinese New Year (2 weeks around February) and Golden Week (late September/early October), tickets sell out weeks ahead. Book on the Taiwan Railways Administration website or at any 7-Eleven.
Night market logistics: Thursday is best
The Flower Night Market (Hua Yuan Night Market) operates Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Thursday is least crowded of the three nights. The market opens from 6pm and peaks 8-10pm. Take a Grab taxi from anywhere in the city center for TWD 100-150 ($3.10-4.60). The stalls with queues are the ones worth waiting for.
Skip the Chinese food near tourist attractions
Restaurants advertising 'traditional Tainan cuisine' on the main tourist boulevard near Chihkan Tower overcharge by 50-100% and underdeliver. Walk one block off any main tourist route. The unmarked stall on the corner of Guohua Street and Haifu Street has better oyster omelette than any tourist restaurant in the city. Follow the queues.
Hotels in Tainan, FAQ
Straight answers from our team.
Why visit Tainan over Taipei?
Tainan is Taiwan's oldest city (founded 1635) and its food capital. Locals from Taipei travel specifically to eat here. The temple density in a 2 km radius is extraordinary: Chihkan Tower, Grand Mazu Temple, Confucian Temple, Donglong Temple. And the pace is slower, prices are 20-30% lower, and the locals are notably more relaxed than Taipei.
What is Tainan famous for eating?
Tan-tsai noodles (small bowl of noodles with minced pork and shrimp, eaten at Du Hsiao Yue on Zhongzheng Road since 1895). Coffin bread (thick white toast filled with creamy seafood or curry). Oyster omelette (o-a-tsen). Milkfish sashimi from the Anping harbour. And the breakfast culture: congee, fried dough sticks, and savory taro balls from 6am.
How do I get to Tainan?
High Speed Rail (HSR) from Taipei to Tainan takes 90 minutes, costs TWD 1,080 ($33). From the HSR station, Bus BRT 88 takes 30 minutes to the city center or a taxi costs TWD 250-300 ($8-9). From Kaohsiung: 30 minutes by TRA train (TWD 68, $2.10). Tainan has no Metro, but Youbike bicycle sharing is excellent for getting around.
How many days should I spend in Tainan?
2-3 days is the sweet spot. Day 1: the historic temple circuit in the West District (Chihkan Tower, Confucian Temple, Donglong Temple). Day 2: Anping area (Anping Fort, old Anping streets, oyster omelette lunch, sunset at Anping Harbour). Day 3: deeper district exploration, the 300-year-old An-nan fishing village, or a day trip to Zuoying/Qigu Lagoon.
Is Tainan easy to navigate without Mandarin?
Yes, more so than many Taiwanese cities. Most major temples and attractions have English signage. Grab taxi app works with English and is the easiest way to get around. Bus apps (Tainan Transit app) have English. Google Maps is comprehensive. Restaurant menus in tourist areas have photos. The people are patient and helpful even without shared language.
What is the Flower Night Market?
The Flower Night Market (Hua Yuan Night Market) near Tainan Park is considered the best night market in southern Taiwan. Open Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from about 6pm. Hundreds of stalls across a vast open area: local street food, clothing, games. Arrive by 7pm before it gets extremely crowded. Take a taxi from anywhere in the center for TWD 80-120 ($2.50-3.70).
What currency and prices can I expect in Tainan?
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Budget guesthouses start at TWD 800-1,200 ($25-37) per night. Mid-range boutique hotels run TWD 2,500-4,500 ($77-138). Luxury boutique hotels go to TWD 6,000-8,000 ($184-246). Street food costs TWD 40-80 ($1.25-2.50) per item. A proper restaurant dinner runs TWD 300-600 ($9-18) per person.
Are the temples worth visiting even without religious interest?
Absolutely. Tainan's temples are social and cultural spaces as much as religious ones. The smell of incense, the elaborate painted guardian gods, the fortune-telling area, and the worshippers doing daily rituals are endlessly fascinating even from a purely cultural perspective. The Grand Mazu Temple near Chihkan Tower is particularly impressive for its scale and activity.
Is Anping worth staying in versus the city center?
Anping is quieter and more residential. Better for couples who want a slower pace and like the colonial waterfront atmosphere. But you are 5 km from most temples and the main eating streets. City center (West District) is better if you want to walk to food and temples. Anping makes a great afternoon/evening destination from a city center base.
What should I avoid in Tainan?
The restaurant near Chihkan Tower with the neon sign offering 'traditional Taiwanese food' to tourists is overpriced and average. Skip hotel breakfast if your hotel is near Zhu Sheng Road: there are better options from the local stalls for 1/4 of the price. Avoid driving in the old city: streets are narrow and scooters are everywhere.
Is Tainan safe?
Very safe. Taiwan has extremely low crime rates. Tainan specifically is calm and unhurried. The only real caution is scooter traffic: the city is dominated by scooters and pedestrian crossings are sometimes ignored. Cross at designated crossings and do not assume scooters will stop for you.
What is the best breakfast in Tainan?
Tainan is famous for its 'Tainan breakfast': shrimp rice porridge (xia ren zhou) with side dishes, available from 6am on Hai'an Road and around Chenghuang Temple. Yan's Salty Porridge on Guohua Street opens at 5am and has queues by 7am. Or try the simpler but excellent soya milk and dough sticks (doujiang youtiao) from any street stall for TWD 30-40 ($0.90-1.25).
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