Ciaonan Street

Ciaonan Street is a historic street in Yanshuei District, Tainan, Taiwan.

Name

Ciaonan means south of the bridge, in which the bridge mentioned crosses a small water body that once formed part of Yuejin Harbor.

History

The street was once a bustling gathering area for merchants due to the existence of the nearby Yuejin Harbor. After the harbor was closed, the area went into decline since 1900. In late 2000s, the street was revamped and houses along the road were cleaned up and repainted.

Architecture

Ciaonan Street is the oldest street in Yanshuei. There are old blacksmith shops and historic buildings along the street.

Transportation

The road is accessible by bus from Xinying Station of Taiwan Railway.