TAINANTainan, a good place to dream, to work hard, to fall in love, to get married, and to live happily ever after. International Recruitment Manual for Tainan City Tainan International Admissions Manual International Recruitment Manual for Tainan City The first Homo Sapien of Taiwan was born in Tainan 20 to 50 thousand years ago. The first grain of rice of Taiwan was reaped in Tainan 4800 years ago. AddressesConvenient and Convenient routes Road to the universities Network Now, the city of Tainan is continuing to create new history. and colleges in Tainan Tainan City is a municipality of ROC (Taiwan), located in the Other than history records, Tainan is the location where the Houbi District southwest corner of Taiwan and measuring 2192 square km. oldest human activities were discovered. The discovery of the Baihe The Taiwan Strait lies to its west, the Alishan Mountains to its first Homo Sapien and grain of rice in Tainan explained how Nan Jeon University of District Science and Technology Xinying east, Chiayi County to its north, and Kaohsiung to its south. Tainan came to be an urban area. Such is the result of efforts Yanshui District District Tainan has around 1,886,000 residents. from our ancestors. Beimen District Min-Hwei Junior College of The earliest record of Tainan City can be traced back to the Based on such a rich foundation, Tainan not only values its Liuying DistrictHealth Care ManagementDongshan District 1620s. It is the oldest city in Taiwan. In fact, the term Taiwan was history, but is eager to meet the future. Facing competition Xuejia originally the old name for Anping. It was subsequently used to from cities around the globe, the city government uses its District define the whole island. Since the 19th century, Tainan City has own resources effectively, and combines data analysis with Xiaying District Liujia been the center of politics, economy, and finance for Taiwan. In technological applications, to turn Tainan into a brand new city Jiangjun District District Madou District Guantian recent decades, it has become one of the core cities of southern that contains both ancient and modern cultures. District Tainan National University of the Arts Jiali Taiwan. It also serves as the cultural and educational center of In the future, Tainan shall keep embracing challenges with vigor District Nanxi Taiwan Shoufu University District Taiwan, and is known as the cultural capital. and innovation. Shanhua Danei District Qigu Xigang District District District Yujing Anding District District Shanshang Xinshi District Far East University District University of Kang Ning Nanhua Annan District District Xinhua Southern Taiwan University of District Zuozhen Tainan University of TechnologyDistrict Science and TechnologyNorth District Yongkang District West Central Guanmiao National Tainan Junior College of NursingAnping District Kun Shan University District District National University of Tainan National Cheng Kung University East District Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology Anping Fort Rende Guiren South District District Longqi District District Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science Chang Jung Christian University Freeway and Expressways Tainan Advanced Transportation System Route Network Under planning construction 3 Horizontals Green Civic Center - Pinshi Bus Station Provincial Highway 84, Blue Daqiao - Datong Rd. Provincial Highway 86, Freeway 8 Erkunshen Fortress Hayashi Department Store 3 Verticals 小東路 Provincial Highway 61, 公園南路 Freeway 1, Freeway 3 中華西路 公園路成功路 中華東路 Tainan City Bus Information 北門路 長榮路 Green Line Tainan - Yujing 中正路 中山路 慶平路 Blue Line Tainan - Jiali 金華路 海安路 南門路東門路 大同路 Brown Line Jiali - Xinying Orange Line Jiali - Yujing 林森路 健康路 健康路 Yellow Line Madou - Baihe Red Line Tainan - Guanmiao TAINAN Chikan Tower Xinhua Butokuden 2 3 International Recruitment Manual for Tainan City International Recruitment Manual for Tainan City There many public and private museums along with local cultural centers. After the merging of county and city boundaries, the city has approved 41 public and private museums and local cultural centers. 文化首都 The Cultural Capital The National It has been 400 hundred years since the founding of Tainan. Thus, Museum of it is referred to as the cultural capital. Tainan has 22 national Taiwan Literature monuments, the highest number in the country. There are also is the first national 116 municipal monuments and 61 historical buildings. These museum of literature sites contain rich historical and cultural significance. Tainan was in Taiwan. It collects, the earliest administrative center of Taiwan. Therefore, many preserves, and studies traditional rituals are kept here, such as the Memorial Ceremony for contemporary literary Confucius, Beehive Firecrackers, Five Rituals of Tainan, and Siraya history of Taiwan. The Night Sacrifice. Wangchuan Ritual museum itself is a national monument that was built Beehive over a hundred years. It Firecrackers was the former Tainan State Government during Beehive Firecrackers Japanese Colonial Era and consist of various was founded in 1916. National Museum of Taiwan Literature types of firecrackers shaped like multiple rocket launchers. When the firecrackers are launched, they The ChiMei create a buzzing Museum is located noise, hence the name in the Rende District Beehive Firecrackers. of Tainan City. It was It was nominated as established by Shi Wen- one of the top ten long, the founder of Chi celebrations around Mei Corporation. It is a Beehive Firecrackers the world. private museum and owns the largest collection of artifacts in Taiwan. ChiMei Museum The Tainan Astronomical Siraya Night Sacrifice Education Area Siraya Night Sacrifice is located by Tsengwen Memorial Ceremony for Confucius Five Rituals of Tainan The Siraya clan is part of Taiwan’s River. The astronomic aborigines. In early times, Tainan telescope, with main Memorial Ceremony for Five Rituals of Tainan was one of their residential areas. In lenses of 76 cm in Siraya tradition, the night sacrifice perimeter, is the largest These are the five important Confucius is held for the worshipping of Alid, one in Taiwan. It also has pilgrimages along the coastal areas Showing the highest regard to while the traditional Dongshan Kabua a 3D planetarium, the first of Tainan, held once every three or Confucius with Liu I Wu, a tradition Sea Howling Festival is considered of its kind to have a digital four years. Tainan Astronomical Education Area Tainan has preserved for 340 years. an important national custom. dome. 4 5 International Recruitment Manual for Tainan City International Recruitment Manual for Tainan City Black Faced Spoonbill ・The Chiku District of Tainan is the habitat of the black faced spoonbill. There are more than a thousand black faced A Paradise for spoonbills that come to Chiku for winter. In November 28th, 2010, there were 1671 spoonbills present, more than half of the total number of spoonbills across the globe. Tourism 吳淵源 觀光樂園 Jiali District / Drying Mullet Roe under the Sun by There is one national park and two national scenic areas in Tainan City. Taijiang National Park and the Southwest Coast National Scenic Area are both located along the coastal regions on the west and are known for their preservation of shoal and wetland, as well as local salt production. The Siraya National Scenic Area is located on the eastern mountains, in which Sirayan aboriginal culture, hot springs, and abundant natural views can be found. Erliao Sunrise Milkfish Food Pineapple Cake Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan and it is also the source of various delicacies. The local foods have been ranked as a must-try element by the Michelin Green Guide. 1 Sicao Green Tunnel 3 Cigu Lagoon Tainan Beef Soup 1. Taijiang National Park has abundant natural elements. Sicao Green Tunnel, which consists of mangroves, is a popular wetland in Tainan. 2. Moonworld of Caoshan in Zuozhen District is full of rocky outlines. The view of Moonworld changes according to In addition to traditional rice, noodles, and local foods, Tainan seasons, dawn, and dusk. also produces mango, pineapple, rice and milkfish, which are popular among consumers. 3. Cigu Lagoon is the most precious lagoon in Taiwan. Not only is it the remaining site of the Taijiang Inland Sea, but it also contains rich natural resources and special ／ 吳坤富 2 Moonworld of Caoshan aquaculture, marking the lagoon as a hot spot for tourism. The joy of harvest Jingliao rice field by 6 7 International Recruitment Manual for Tainan City International Recruitment Manual for Tainan City The AU Optronics Corporation established the largest rooftop solar power plant in Tainan 4G Smart City Technology Industrial Park. The A Smart power plant has the largest capacity for electricity in Tainan and is also the second solar power New City plant to receive a formal license, 智慧新城 marking a milestone for green energy in Tainan. The evolving technology will change how the city functions and how people live their lives. Tainan City combines the latest information technology with governance by developing six applications including a cloud system, smart traffic, smart AU Optronics Corporation learning, smart health, and smart tourism in order to improve its citizens’ quality of life. The city Due to global warming, Tainan has been working on government creates a smart energy saving and lowering carbon emissions. Tainan As for education, the APK mobile platform has managing center for the city. It has ample access to daylight, and has completed Low-emissions been developed. Courses can be conducted saves government expenses establishment of a photovoltaic industry. It has through the application and can also be recorded through stable cloud equipment, 低碳城市 been praised as the low-carbon southern city. As of and uploaded to the cloud. fortified data integration, and January 2017, 3575 cases of photovoltaic projects City unique capabilities of a cloud have been approved, the highest number in Taiwan. system. In terms of tourism, Bluetooth beacons will be installed. Combined with a mobile app, tourists can receive information on local vendors easier, creating a win-win situation.