Shennong Old Street (Shennong Street)

Shennong Street is the vital entrance to the Tainan Five Canals area, a cluster of important river ports serving international trade during the Qing Dynasty. At that time, this was one of the arterial streets, where international merchants entered Tainan to trade and exchange goods, creating a busy and bustling neighborhood. Over time, the old street was no longer so busy and crowded as before. In recent years, the local government has taken many useful measures to restore the cultural and historical values of the street and at the same time introduce and promote to friends and international visitors about a center of the city. flourished trade in the last centuries. Today, this place has become a mecca for young art enthusiasts in Tainan and a must-see destination for any visitor if they have the opportunity to visit this beautiful ancient capital.

Here, you should definitely take some time to visit the temple of Shen Nong, who is worshiped by the Chinese as the saint of traditional medicine. He personally tasted hundreds of herbs and passed on traditional medical knowledge to the next generation. The main tourist attraction of Shennong Street is the classical atmosphere and the traditional houses that still retain their original features. You will find a variety of stalls selling lovely handmade items, cafes, small bars nestled on the main road or in the neighboring alleys. Shennong Street is so large, but its ancient, quiet atmosphere has inspired many photographers and travel bloggers to come and create art.

The street becomes lively and bustling at night when the shops light up. After finishing dinner at a local restaurant, you can choose to take a walk with your loved one on the old street that is considered the trendiest of the island nation of Taiwan.