Mid-Range Travel Guide: Tainan

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, business hotels

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants, tourist-friendly eateries, traditional tea houses, occasional upscale meals

Transportation

$8-25 per day

Mix of buses and taxis, occasional private transfers, scooter rentals

Activities

$15-40 per day

Paid cultural attractions, guided walking tours, cooking classes, temple donations

Eat at traditional breakfast shops and local markets instead of hotel restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use city buses for transportation instead of taxis (usually 70-85% savings)

Visit temples and historic districts which are generally free or very low cost

Book accommodation outside peak tourist areas for 30-50% lower rates

Shop at traditional markets for snacks and drinks rather than convenience stores (40-60% savings)

Take advantage of free walking areas like historic districts and waterfront areas

Eat your main meal at lunch when many restaurants offer lower-priced set menus

Staying only in tourist-heavy areas where accommodation costs 50-100% more than local neighborhoods

Eating exclusively at restaurants near major attractions (typically 100-200% markup over local areas)

Taking taxis for all transportation instead of learning the bus system (3-5x more expensive)

Not researching free cultural sites and temple visits before paying for tours