Red lanterns
At night.
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A narrow old street from the Qing dynasty that once faced one of the Five Canals harbours on which Tainan's trade thrived, so merchants' and craftsmen's houses lined it. It keeps its old character better than any other street in the city. On both sides stand two-storey shophouses with wooden fronts, balconies and old windows, many now small cafés, craft shops, artists' studios and quiet restaurants, their façades preserved. At its end is a small old temple. The best time is the evening, when red lanterns hanging in front of the houses light up and the street becomes a warm corridor of light that photographers love. It is close to Chihkan Tower and the old city's temples. The street is free and open, and many shops open in the afternoon and stay open into the evening. Southern Taiwan is hot and humid most of the year, so carry water and a hat; winter is the mildest season for sightseeing.
At night.
Old fronts.
And studios.
West Central District, Tainan
In the evening, when the red lanterns light up; many of its shops and cafés open in the afternoon.
