What is the difference between the 4-hour pass and the full-day pass?

The 4-hour pass gives you four hours of hop-on hop-off access from first use, while the full-day (one-day) pass is valid for the entire operating day. Both include free city bus rides and the same attraction discounts.

Can I use the bus in the evening as well as during the day?

Yes. The Starlight service runs three evening departures at 18:20, 19:00, and 19:40, covering Tainan Station, Chihkan Culture Park, Shennong Street, and Xiao Ximen. This is included within your pass validity.

Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?

A mobile ticket on your phone is accepted. There is no need to print anything, though you can do so if you prefer.

My child is under six — do I need to buy them a ticket?

Children aged five and under ride free, but must share a seat with their parent or guardian. Each adult may bring one child free of charge; additional children are charged at the child rate. Proof of age is required.

Where do children aged 6–12 buy their tickets?

Tickets for children aged 6 to 12 must be purchased directly on-site at the boarding point. Proof of age is required.

Are the attraction discounts applied automatically?

No — you will need to present your valid bus pass at the ticket desk of each attraction to receive the 20% discount. The discount applies to Fort Provintia, Anping Fort, Anping Tree House, Eternal Golden Castle, and Confucius Temple.

Tainan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Hop-on hop-off bus pass (4-hour or full-day, as selected)

Free Wi-Fi on board

Complimentary Tainan City bus rides during pass validity

20% discount on admission at Fort Provintia, Anping Fort, Anping Tree House, Eternal Golden Castle, and Confucius Temple

One child aged five and under travels free per paying adult (seat sharing required)

Not included

Attraction admission fees (discounts apply, but entry is not included)

Food and drinks

Tickets for children aged 6–12 (must be purchased on-site)

What to expect

1
Tainan Station
Board the bus at the city's main rail hub — a convenient starting point whether you've just arrived by train or are heading out from the city centre.
2
Chihkan Culture Park
Step off to explore the site of the original Dutch Fort Provintia, now a cultural park at the heart of Tainan's old city.
3
Shennong Street / Beishi Street
One of Tainan's most photogenic heritage streets, lined with restored Qing-dynasty shophouses and independent cafés.
4
Anping Recreational Wharf
A waterfront stop near the mouth of the Taijiang Inlet, with views across the harbour and easy access to Anping Fort and the Anping Tree House.
5
Eternal Golden Castle
A well-preserved 19th-century coastal battery built to defend against foreign incursion — your pass includes 20% off entry.
6
Civic Centre Station
A central interchange stop useful for connecting to other parts of the city via the included Tainan City bus network.
7
Xiao Ximen
The last remaining section of Tainan's original city wall, surrounded by a small park and local street-food vendors.
8
Confucius Temple Cultural Park
Taiwan's oldest Confucius Temple, set within a tranquil park — a fitting final stop on a tour through the island's most historically layered city.

Hop on and off at any stop along the route.

Tainan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

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