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Living in Tainan

Tainan’s literal translation is ‘Southern Taiwan’. It is more officially referred to as Tainan City and is the oldest of any city in Taiwan. The city has redefined itself many times through the course of its extensive history and it is this that earned Tainan the nickname of ‘The Phoenix City’. Expats living in Tainan will agree that the moniker ‘the cultural capital of Taiwan’ is well deserved, for Tainan can boast an abundance of monuments of historical importance. Many Buddhist temples and churches are located around the city, most of which are the oldest in the country. Tainan is an exciting place for any expat considering relocation due to the sheer amount of things to do and its deep and rich culture and history. Expatriates in Tainan will also quickly discover that life in this city often revolves around different Chinese gods and their temples; the most famous of which is the landmark of the Taiwan Confucius Temple, which is also known as the Scholarly Temple and was constructed back in 1665.

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Mar 31, 2024, 6:00 AM
12 attendees
Hidden in a small alley, we will be seated in the outdoor seating area as there is no deposit required. If the weather is not good, the event will be canceled. 若天候不佳,活動將會取消。 The minimum charge is 100
Apr 4, 2024, 8:30 AM
22 attendees
This is a Japanese matcha specialty cafe. The owners of the cafe are a married couple from Taiwan and Japan. The cafe mainly provides hand-brushed matcha, matcha desserts, and coffee, and provides sa
Apr 5, 2024, 6:45 AM
14 attendees
Praised by the New York Times, this British chef teamed up with a boutique butcher shop to create a new restaurant, offering European classics. There is a retail area where you can purchase top-qual
Apr 6, 2024, 1:00 PM
9 attendees
Opened in October 2023, this is a little restaurant run by a young married couple from Korea and Taiwan. The husband is from Gumi, South Korea, bringing authentic Korean home cooking to us. The venue

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Moving to Tainan

Moving to Tainan will prove an exciting adventure for any expatriate and InterNations is there for you every step of the way. InterNations is a great resource and community for any expat and a great source of information and support when you need it most. The nearest international airport takes about 45 minutes to get to by car but there is also an airport for domestic flights in Tainan itself. If you are considering relocating to Tainan and plan to take a first trip there in order to make a final decision, you can stay in Taiwan for 30 days with no need to get a visa; however, you must have already purchased a ticket to return home. As an expatriate you can be issued a five year visa but to work in the country you also need to apply for a work permit. For more information you can check the guides and content section on the InterNations website, which also includes the Expat Magazine in which you can, among other topics, read up on other people's experiences of life and work abroad, and pick up some handy pointers to help you make your own relocating experience a huge success.

Working in Tainan

Tainan became the center of industry for the technology sector back in the year 1995 when the Southern Taiwan Science Park was opened. This park is now a thriving hub for green energy development and biotechnology as well as other hi-tech industries. Expats working in Tainan will also be pleased to hear that the city is furthermore a key contributor to the production of auto parts, food processing, plastic and textile manufacturing, as well as optoelectronics. Fishing is a popular trade along the coast, while farms of fruit and rice are located further inland. Tourism is also continually growing in significance as a form of income for the city. As you can see, the range of jobs and opportunities in Tainan are amazingly diverse. And InterNations makes sure that you have got plenty of opportunity to socialize, network and share information with fellow expatriates living in Tainan and across the world.

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    As I mainly use InterNations for business, it was just overwhelming to get so many international contacts working in Taipei as well.

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    When a friend invited me to InterNations my first thought was: This is exactly what I as an expat woman was searching for.

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