Finally, I arrived at the long-awaited Chimei Museum. The museum is super large and beautiful, covering an area of ​​9.5 hectares. The European palace-style architecture is super eye-catching. Not long after entering the park, I encountered an Apollo fountain water dance show. It was such a spectacular scene that I almost forgot to pick up the camera to capture its beauty. These statues show the scene of Apollo, the sun god, jumping out of the sea in his chariot. On all four sides of Apollo are Poseidon and dolphins blowing horns, as if announcing the arrival of the sun god to the world. The scene of water dance adds to the majestic atmosphere. Walking on the Olympus Bridge, there are 12 statues of the main gods of the Olympus Temple standing on both sides. The large square is also perfect for picnics with friends or families. When you enter the museum, the high-ceilinged lobby looks super grand. The permanent exhibition areas in the museum are divided into the Animal Hall, Weapons Hall, Rodin Hall, Art Hall, Musical Instruments Hall and other areas. There is a service for renting audio guides at the counter. The detailed explanation will allow visitors to better understand the meaning of these works, but it must be requested in advance before entering. The Animal Hall displays a variety of animal specimens and fossils. It is the children’s favorite area and the most suitable area for parent-child interaction. Witness the wonders of life on Earth by going through the corridors of life evolution, penetrating the vastness of life, and flying across the world. The weapons hall displays a large collection of various ancient weapons, including weapons and armor from Europe, China, Africa, ancient India and other regions, from swords, bows and arrows to firearms and artillery, and even Japanese samurai armor. It really opened my eyes! These rich collections are in no way inferior to those of foreign museums.

The permanent exhibition area of ​​the Musical Instrument Hall is divided into two major themes: “First Try to Raise the Voice – Master Luthier and His Works” and “The Sound of Music – World Musical Instruments and Music”. Although I only know a little about musical instruments, I can appreciate Mr. Xu’s love and care for these instruments. It’s like a mother’s care for her children. It’s full of good intentions!

The Art Hall mainly displays Western art works from the 13th to 20th centuries, and each piece of art reflects the contemporary look and appeal.

This area of ​​the Rodin Hall mainly displays Auguste. Sculptures by Rodin. Among them, The Thinker is one of Rodin’s most representative works. There are currently 25 The Thinker painted by Rodin himself around the world, and 3 in Taiwan, which are currently on display in the Chi Mei Museum, the Asia Museum of Modern Art in Taichung, and the Macronix Museum at National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu.

It took more than 3 hours to view the exhibition and take photos in the museum. It was almost time for lunch, so let’s set off for the second stop!

Second stop
Tainan Rende District Food Stores | Zhongwei Noodle House

This noodle shop was introduced to me by a friend. I heard that it was a little hard to find without a sign. I parked my car and walked into the alley to start looking for it. I saw people queuing from afar. Sure enough, this was it. I didn’t need to look for it at all. I knew it by looking at the long queue. Just like other noodle shops, there are some automatically picked-up braised dishes at the door. Although they are not priced appropriately, they are not expensive. The braised dishes are not only well-seasoned but also have a nostalgic taste of the old days. A friend recommended that we must order the pickled mustard tuber and shredded pork noodles, so we ordered the pickled mustard tuber and shredded pork noodles and vermicelli. The pickled mustard tuber and shredded pork soup is freshly cooked and fried, not a big pot already cooked and waiting on the side, so the proprietress’s hands never stopped, it made me tired just watching! The pickled mustard and shredded pork are freshly fried and served with a rich soup, it’s really great! It is indeed completely different from the pickled mustard and shredded pork noodle soup in ordinary noodle shops. I really recommend it! ! Halfway through the meal, I found that the queue was getting longer and longer, so if you want to eat here, it’s best to avoid the peak hours~

Third stop

Tainan Rende District Attractions | Chi Mei Foods Happy Factory

The third stop was the Chi Mei Foods Factory, which is located directly opposite the Tainan Airport and is a tourist factory established by Chi Mei Foods. It’s about 50 meters from the parking lot to the entrance. Most of the facilities in the museum are suitable for parent-child interaction. If you have children at home, this should be a very suitable place to come! The entrance ticket is NT$50 per person, but if you do not enter the Shao Bao Brand Image Hall, there is no entrance fee for visiting and shopping outside the hall. The museum area is divided into a sales area, a creative workshop (experience area), a Shaobao brand image hall, a theater hall, etc. As soon as you enter the entrance, you will see the Shao Bao Image Museum. Just buy a ticket and go in to take a look. This museum is mainly divided into six themes, including: Chi Mei Impression, Good Food Origin, Baozi Storytelling, Decoding the Production Process, Food Fashion and Lohas, and Chi Mei Happy Street. There are many parent-child interactive game facilities inside. Through parent-child interactive games, not only can the parent-child relationship be enhanced, but also a chance for education. Chimei Xingfu Street is a popular photo-taking spot for internet celebrities. Each store has a different appearance and style and sells different delicacies. When you come to the Baozi Manzu Shop, remember to exchange your admission ticket for buns! The steamed bun doll next to it is super eye-catching~~Then we went to the Vitality Ice Fruit Parlor, Fortune Dumpling House, Pineapple Cake Baby, and Reunion Tea House. Every store is great for taking photos! As you walk out of the Shao Bao restaurant, you will see the sales area. If you are hungry, you can have lunch here~ There are quite a variety of snacks and fried foods for sale, and there are also tables and chairs for people to stay for a while. On the other side is the DIY experience area. You need to make an appointment online in advance to make cup cakes, pineapple cakes or steamed dumplings. Chi Mei Foods Tourist Factory is not only very cute but also has many interactive games. It is fun and photogenic, making it a great tourist attraction.

Fourth stop
Tainan Rende District Food Stores | Erkong Yanjing Scallion Pancake

A friend also introduced the scallion pancake shop Erkong to me. Since they only sell pancakes until the evening, I decided to stop by before heading to Shigu! In fact, there is a delicious cold noodles restaurant nearby, but it only serves food until noon, so I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to eat it. This shop only offers take-out and no dine-in. When you walk to the door, you can see the owner kneading dough, wrapping and frying it on the spot. Overall, it looks quite clean. Sour plum juice that looks like a blood bag has become a hot topic on IG recently. The drinks aren’t that tasty, most of them are bought just for checking in on Instagram. A scallion pancake costs 100 yuan. Because it is so big and I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to finish it, I bought a 25 yuan one and a wrap. The scallion pancake is crispy and not greasy, the crust is just the right thickness, and not too much pepper and salt is sprinkled on it. It really lives up to its reputation… delicious! ! The burrito is filled with plenty of fillings, a little spicy and filled with sauerkraut and dried tofu. It is really great value for money.

Fifth stop
Tainan Rende District Attractions | Ten Drum Cultural Park

This stop is also an attraction that I am looking forward to the most during this trip. Shigu was originally a sugar factory during the Japanese colonial period. After planning, it was transformed into a large drum music performance hall. Here, you can not only enjoy wonderful drum music performances from foreign countries, but also combine art and cultural and creative planning. It has become Asia’s first drum music theme international art village. This year in 2021, the factory also has a Harry Potter school of magic scene, coupled with a flying book, which is super grand and spectacular. Here you will see that most people are very busy with their cameras, busy collecting these beautiful scenes. The key point is that you can capture these beautiful scenes without flying to the UK, which is super worth it! It’s also “free” here, yes “free”, change into wizard costume and you can transform into a magician in a second.

Performance Hall

When I walked into the performance hall and looked down at the floor, I was so scared that my legs went weak, because it was like walking on a skywalk. The ground was transparent and suspended in the air, about 2 floors high, so people who are afraid of heights should be careful! This performance hall was converted from an old factory building and has an industrial style. Since the Ten Drum Band began to perform there in 2006, it has given the old sugar factory new life. The performance was magnificent and awesome! If you still don’t feel satisfied after watching the performance, the park has set up a drumming experience area where those who want to play drums can experience the fun of drumming.

There are more than 20 kinds of amusement facilities here. We only have half a day, so we definitely can’t enjoy them all. In other words, if you want to enjoy all of them, you must plan a whole day to visit this place! And before playing, you must first check the opening hours of various amusement facilities to avoid returning disappointed.

If there are too many people in the indoor experience hall, you can consider the outdoor playground, which has many amusement facilities and is a good place to relax.

Landscape area

What is quite special about this area is the “Five Elements Sacred Tree”, an aerial walkway designed based on the five elements of gold, wood, water, fire and earth in the sugar-making process. It not only runs through three large honey jars, but also winds around a century-old banyan tree. It is 15 meters high, 5 meters low and 349 meters long in total.

Suggestions after touring the entire area: Many amusement facilities are only open in the afternoon, so it is recommended to enter the park after noon or just buy a starry sky ticket. The ticket price is relatively cheap, and the park should be super beautiful at night~~ Next time I will buy a starry sky ticket to experience the park!

Sixth stop
Tainan Rende District Food Stores | Ayu Hotpot

After playing so many amusement facilities, my stomach is growling now. I want to taste the delicious beef shabu-shabu as soon as possible. This is the flagship store, covering an area of ​​1,000 square meters. It not only has a parking lot, but also a spacious and comfortable dining area. It is different from the original store nearby, where parking spaces are difficult to find and the dining space inside the store is cramped. A-Yu Beef is one of the three famous warm-beef restaurants in Tainan. It’s hard to imagine that eating beef soup can be so comfortable! Since it is impossible to make a reservation in advance by phone, you can only queue up on site. There is no time limit for dining. The minimum consumption per person is 300 yuan, and no additional service fee will be charged. The design of the waiting area is very considerate, and it can even connect to WIFI. After waiting for about half an hour, I can finally eat~~

After you are seated, you order your food first, and then you can go to the entrance on the first floor to pick up hot pot ingredients, drinks, etc. It is self-service and you can take whatever you want. The hot pot ingredients in the freezer are almost all priced at a flat price of 50 yuan. When you are getting the hot pot ingredients, there is an open kitchen on the other side of the aisle. You can clearly see the chefs busy cutting warm beef. It is easy to tell whether the food you eat is clean or not! The signature dish of this restaurant is the top-quality beef cuts. You cannot choose the part of the beef, and each plate is priced at 300 yuan. Because it is a buffet, you have to bring your own sauce and rice. Of course, when you come here, you must try the braised beef rice, which is free and unlimited! The soup base is only NT$100, and you can choose the beef ingredients you want to add to the pot. Having eaten at many beef restaurants in Tainan, the quality of the meat slices and the knife skills at A Yu Beef Restaurant left a deep impression on me.