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In the evening after a short rest we explore Fenqihu eating one of the famous bento boxes and watching fireflies dance all around us

On our way into the mountains we stop to hike the Eryanping Trail a more popular and exhausting trail than we expected with some great views and birds

Our first stop after Tainan is at the surprisingly interesting Jacana Ecological Park adding multiple birds to our life list including the Pheasant Tailed Jacana

Last stop in Tainan is the famous Anping Tree House taken over by banyans and the former Tait merchant house both worth visiting if in the area

Today we visit Fort Zeelandia renamed to Fort Anping a stronghold for trade and an international business center during the thirty years of Dutch rule

After recuperating for a few hours we exit the hotel in the evening to explore famous Shennong Street and to eat dinner at a Michelin rated restaurant

Last stop on our stroll through the downtown area is the Magistrate Residence the former center of power of the Japanese occupation

Betweenn Confucius Temple and the Magistrate Residence we explore the Tainan downtown with beautiful temples and small coffee shops

As we explore Tainan we stop to explore one of the few Confucius temples we have seen which is more somber and less decorated than the usual ones

To escape the heat we visit the Hayashi Department Store and explore the many expensive stores while enjoying the AC