Shennong Street was originally the prosperous commercial street "Beishi Street" in Tainan during the Qing Dynasty. It has been renamed Shennong Street because of the Yaowang Temple dedicated to Shennong. There are various shops and merchants on both sides. The appearance is very different during the day or night. One of Tainan's itinerary list, it is worth visiting here for a day, there are traces of history, if you take foreign friends to sing in Tainan, it is also a highly recommended scenic spot to see the ancient streets of Taiwan.
2022 New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic Impact
The prosperity of the business district depends on the travel of tourists. Since more than two years after the outbreak of the epidemic, Shennong Street has entered a state of "quiet", with fewer tourists visiting, and the income of the stores is not as good as before. , We have to wait and see whether it can recover after the epidemic. We are still sighing during this period, and we look forward to a soft landing in the second half of the year, which will bring back popularity and vitality here. (pray)
The ancient and modern changes of Shennong Street
During the Qing Dynasty, one of Taiwan's trading seaports was Tainan, with five main rivers flowing in and out of the city and converging on the canal. The following five ports were set up, namely Xingangganggang, Nanshigang, Nanhegang, Anhaigang and Fotougang, among which Nanshigang The first part of the area is Shennong Street, where religious power is also entrusted when going out to sea. It is here to worship the emperor Guan, Jinhuafu Chitose, etc. It is not difficult to see the prosperity of the past when you walk into it.
▲ Retain the elegance of ancient buildings.
▲ Gojo Port is mostly a city street.
Five recommended shops in the business district
A silver fairy grass
Originating from the 60-year-old fairy grass stall in Chiayi City, a stall selling fairy grass, bean curd, and chicken cakes. The founder wanted to retain the memories of Chiayi people. He learned from the stall master and searched for Taiwan's native fairy grass according to the guidance. , a bowl of immortal grass is fragrant and bombastic. When the media interviewed regular customers, they also said that it was not far from what they remembered, so a silver immortal grass opened a new spot on Shennong Street, Tainan. I came during the day and wanted to take a break. Bingdouhua is refreshing and delicious, and gluttonous people come.
- Address: No. 88, Shennong Street, Central and Western District, Tainan City
- Phone: 06-220-1110
- Business Hours: Store closed now
- Facebook:One Silver Fairy Grass Stand | Facebook
- Google Maps:https://goo.gl/maps/V5TmZWWkJSXqHVbG9
▲ Let's have a cold drink!
▲ Children love this flavor.
Muromachi Eel Don Three Eats
Satisfying gourmets from afar with both Shirataki and Kamayaki. There are not many Japanese restaurants that offer complete eel dishes. One of them is the "Muromachi Eel Don Three Eats", where the enjoyment of cooking with charcoal fire is presented in a straight line. delicious.In addition, the store's Bawang eel rice will also be announced on the official fan group. It is cooked in a shirataki method, and the food is the freshest and delicious eel. Sometimes the store has irregular holidays, remember to pay attention to their news, so as not to go to the clams in vain.
- Address: No. 105, Shennong Street, Central and Western District, Tainan City
- Phone: 06-221-6961
- 營業時間：11:30～14:00、17:30～21:00 (週二公休)
- Facebook:Muromachi Eel Don Three Eats. Don Cuisine | Facebook
- Google Maps:https://goo.gl/maps/Ah7bg7kwdNnmnGaW8
▲ There are also punch cards to use hand cards.
Xiaotian Shanghao Shennong Store
I have seen netizens comment that Shennong Street is not worth a visit in the daytime, saying that it is boring and only the youth will come, but there really is a store in Shennong Street, "Little Day Store", which sells its own magazines, various accessories, Aromatic products, small household items, etc., when you walk past, you will want to bend in and stroll in. There is a coffee shop on the second floor, and the atmosphere is directly given 100 points. Even at that time, the recruiters mainly focused on returning home youth, but at the end of March, it was announced that the lights would be turned off and they would stay in the north. , Central branch, looking forward to one day they will come back to Tainan to meet.
- Address: No. 75, Shennong Street, Central and Western District, Tainan City
- Status: Announcement to close on 3/24
- Facebook:Small Day Business | Facebook
- Google Maps:https://goo.gl/maps/3h1YoWbdWMPkDVV19
▲ Little burgers love to stamp their hands.
Wu Liu Skewer Izakaya
Attack the Tainan food battlefield with Japanese izakaya, all kinds of charcoal grill, fried food, ramen, cold dishes and cold beer. The business is very, very good, we must make a reservation in advance. We originally wanted to dine here, but we heard that the waiting table was already two More than an hour, just give up!Many netizens also came to the Japanese-style izakaya opened in Taipei. There are many comments on Google recommending the dishes. I will not take notes for you, and you will go to see.
- Address: No. 49, Shennong Street, Central and Western District, Tainan City
- Phone: 06-221-0066
- Business hours: 18:00～01:00
- Facebook:Wu Liu Skewer Izakaya - Tainan | Facebook
- Google Maps:https://goo.gl/maps/MgjvdHw7PExNa4767
▲ It turns out that the most beautiful time of Shennong Street is when the lights are lit at this moment.
▲ The night becomes more beautiful.
WE Drink Beer Company
It was established in 2019 to deliver drinks to the public with craft beer. The renovation of the old house is complemented by modern and simple interiors. You can come here for a drink or test your preferences with four types of craft beers. In the evening, guests will arrive one after another. Night is the best time to drink together. The craft beer offered by the store is quite diverse. What I am most interested in is the limited-edition "Mango Milkshake IPA" in the store. The aroma of tropical fruits is added to the pulp. You must make an appointment to taste it.
- Address: No. 108, Shennong Street, Central and Western District, Tainan City
- Phone: 06-358-3994
- 營業時間：週五六16:00～01:00 / 週日至一16:00–00:00 (週二公休)
- Facebook:WO Falcon Brewing WE Drink Beer Company | Facebook
- Google Maps:https://goo.gl/maps/dpiPVjk73kUZUrGaA
▲ Three or five friends have a drink.
🎞️Same show: 2022 Tainan accommodation list
In Tainan City, where Taiwan’s ancient political center is located, although there are not many star-rated resort hotels, there are many boutique B&Bs with new and modern designs in old houses. It can be said that there are counties and cities that appeal for natural attractions such as Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, and Kenting. In addition, Taiwan is the only metropolitan area with the most prosperous development of homestays. After visiting historic sites and tasting snacks in Tainan, it is also a very good travel experience to look for distinctive homestays.
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