Tainan

Free things to do in Tainan

20 places in Tainan you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Tainan

  • 原南門尋常小學校舍
  • "Veritas et Conscientia" University Arch
  • Former Tainan District Court307 府前路一段
  • 原臺南放送局
  • Koxianga's Shrine
  • 愛育堂
  • 知事官邸
  • Forest of Steles at Great South Gate
  • 紅樓
  • 自強樓(市定古蹟-原台南高等女學校本部)
  • 臺灣府城城垣小東門段殘蹟
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Tainan

  • 218營公園Open 24/7
  • WuFei Temple201 五妃街
  • 勝安香草運動公園
  • Taijiang National Park
  • Barclay Memorial Park
  • 榕園Open 24/7
  • 永康公園100 興國街
  • Tang De-Jhang Memorial Park
  • Tainan Park
Free-admission days

When museums in Taiwan open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Tainan

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Tainan, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Tainan for free?
20 places in Tainan with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Tainan?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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