Nanxi Dist.

Tainan Meiling Mystery Aura Camping Area is under the administration of the Siraya National Scenic Area, Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The camping area is more than 400 meters above sea level, with beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and convenient transportation. It is close to major scenic spots such as Yujing Old Street, Guidan Hot Spring, Jiangjia Ancient Residence, Hsuan Kong Fa Temple, Zengwen Reservoir, Thousand Buddha (Wanfo) Temple and Meiling Scenic Area Trail.

Guanziling Hot Spring(關子嶺溫泉) is not the only hot springing Tainan. Nanxi, Gueidan(楠西龜丹), notable for its weak alkaline carbonate spring, is clear and odorless hot spring, which is different from Guanziling Hot Spring. It is a secret bathing spot for many Tainan residents when the weather starts to become cool, and feels unique due to its al-fresco pools. If the weather is good, you can bathe under the light of the moon and stars, and when done bathing in the hot spring, you can rest on the wooden platform beside the pools to really feel the body loosened up and relaxed.

Tsengwen Reservoir (曾文水庫) is Taiwan's largest reservoir. With beautiful European style scenery that makes many tourists want to visit again and again, and the impressive dam towers above. The dazzling view from the top of the viewing platform, reminiscent of a Swiss lakeside scene, is the charm of Tsengwen Reservoir. Many people have childhood memories of this place; the excellent camping area, barbecue spots, and cozy accommodation at the youth activity center make it a popular place for colleges to hold activities.

Meifeng Historic Trail (梅峰古道) has always been one of the top choices for the citizens of Tainan to climb the hills at the outskirts of the city, and has 5 clearly marked hiking trails. They include the Ridge Trail, with its incredible views, and the Melong Trail, the southern end of which leads to 1,110m Mt. Zhuzijian triangulation point. Wulong Trail is also a relatively relaxed trail where tourists can enjoy the views of Tsengwen Reservoir and head to HsinHsing's popular scenic spot the One Line Sky Trail. Wulong trail is also a good place to see fireflies.

Mizhi Ward in Nanxi District (楠西密枝里) has always been a major producer of high quality carambolas. The Family of Fruits Farmer (果農之家) is an agricultural leisure experience farm, and is Tainan’s best restaurant for fruit cuisine. The most popular item on the menu is the fruit banquet, comprised of different fruit dishes according to the season. Mangoes, pitayas and bananas are all are cleverly used in dishes, and you can also drink freshly mixed fruit juice. Due to its location in the mountain forest, this restaurant has a special place in the heart of many tourists.

The Origin of the Name "Meiling"

If you are driving down Provincial Highway 3, be sure not overlook this place, as it was the classic setting of the famous movie Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast. (電影總舖師) The Jiang Family Old House has been preserved very much intact. The ancestral hall stands at the center of a traditional courtyard complex. The left and right wings of the building house the family's descendants. The center of the ancestral hall has four entrances and three rooms.

Hsuan Kong Fa Temple(玄空法寺), located in Nanxi(楠西), covers a wide area. The temple's flower garden is especially beautiful, well known for its Taiwan white pine, tree fossils and unusual rock scenery. The forest path laid by the temple's own masters - The Trail of Life - attracts many tourists. Not only is the 300~400 meter long trail the longest of its kind in Taiwan, it also boasts breathtaking scenery on both sides!

Unlike the mud hot springs in well-known Guanziling, Gueidan Hot Spring in Nanxi District is a weak alkaline carbonic acid spring, commonly known as "Beauty Spring", with clear, odorless water and smooth, shiny skin after soaking in the waters. Compared to the crowded and popular Guanziling, this place is far away from the hustle and bustle and now features many hot spring bathhouses, making it a favorite among many local Tainaners.

Yong Hsin Suspension Bridge (永興吊橋) is Tsengwen River's only suspension bridge, and at 497 meters long, it is Taiwan's longest suspension bridge. On holidays, the bright purple bridge always attracts tourists from all over Taiwan.