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Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan and was the capital during imperial times. It is famous for its temples, historic buildings and snack food. The city is currently the fifth largest city on the island after New Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung and Taipei with a population of over 1.8 million. For a city of its size by population, Tainan's size by land area is exceptional. Very few buildings are more than 5 to 6 stories in height and most are between two and three stories. Like other Taiwanese cities, most people in Tainan, including taxi drivers, cannot speak English well except for high school and college students, though some of the older generation can converse in Japanese. However, to help visitors get around, there are free tri-lingual Chinese, English and Japanese map-guides available at the railway station.
One of the most popular destinations in the Tainan area is the Anping District å®å¹³åï¼ ÄnpÃng qÅ«. The Anping District is the historical heart of Tainan, the original capital of Taiwan. Anping is home to the Anping Old Fort å®å¹³å¤å ¡ï¼ ÄnpÃng gu bÇo, the Anping Tree House å®å¹³æ¨¹å± ÄnpÃng shù wÅ«ï¼ (a warehouse with massive banyan trees growing out of it, and numerous restaurants and food stalls.
