Anping Old Street
Taiwan
Anping Old Street was the first street in Taiwan to be given a name. More than 300 years ago this was the first street built by the Dutch in Anping. In the early days, the street was built solely for pedestrians and push carts due to the fact that the street was narrow and there was not that much space to navigate.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Anping Old Street
Welcome, culinary enthusiasts and cultural historians, to the vibrant and deeply historic Anping Old Street, officially recognized on maps as Yanping Street. You are currently standing at the entrance to the very oldest street in…
Listen in the app2The Protective Sword Lions
As we weave through the bustling crowds of the old street, I urge you to periodically cast your gaze upward, away from the tempting food stalls, to observe the historic residential facades. You are looking for the iconic sword…
Listen in the app3The Rhythmic Shrimp Cracker Presses
Follow the distinct, savory aroma of toasted seafood and the rhythmic, mechanical thumping sounds until we arrive at the epicenter of one of Anping's most famous modern culinary exports: the shrimp cracker stalls. Here, you will…
Listen in the app4A Symphony of Traditional Sweets
Moving deeper into the vibrant heart of the marketplace, our senses are immediately engaged by an astonishing array of traditional Taiwanese sweets and highly specialized local desserts. This section of the street is a veritable…
Listen in the app5The Anping Mazu Temple Plaza
Stepping momentarily off the main commercial thoroughfare, we find ourselves in the serene, reverent plaza of the Anping Mazu Temple. Built in sixteen sixty eight, this architectural masterpiece holds the profound distinction of…
Listen in the app6The Narrow Historical Alleys
Leaving the temple plaza, I encourage you to diverge from the primary, crowded Yanping Street and deliberately lose yourself in the labyrinthine network of incredibly narrow historical alleys that branch off to the sides. It is…
Listen in the app7The Traditional Open Air Market
As we navigate toward the eastern periphery of the old street district, the dense concentration of tourist oriented souvenir shops gradually gives way to a sprawling, highly authentic traditional open air market. This is where…
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As our comprehensive exploration of Anping Old Street draws to a close, let us pause near the periphery of the market to reflect upon the immense cultural density we have just traversed. In a relatively short walk, you have…
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What is Anping Old Street?
Anping Old Street is a place in Taiwan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 23.0008, 120.1626 |
| Last updated |
