After exiting Bao'an Station, simply walk straight northwest along the road next to the railway, pass under the Tai-86 Expressway to enter Tainan Metropolitan Park, and then stroll forward along the shaded paths; the total distance is about 1.1 km, taking approximately 14 minutes to easily reach the European-style Chimei Museum, making it a very pleasant and scenic route for a stroll.
Walking directions from Baoan Station to Chimei Museum
Baoan Railway Station
Located in Tainan Metropolitan Park, the "Chimei Museum" possesses the most extensive private collection in Taiwan and stands as the most dazzling cultural landmark in southern Taiwan. The museum's exterior features a magnificent, pure-white European classical architectural style. Paired with the "Apollo Fountain Plaza" outside and the "Olympus Bridge" flanked by statues from Greek mythology, it instantly transports visitors to a romantic European palace. It is not only a paradise for photography enthusiasts but also an absolutely stunning, must-visit attraction for many travelers coming to Tainan.
The architecture of the Chimei Museum is very distinctive.
The establishment of the Chimei Museum originated from the grand vision of Mr. Wen-Long Shi, the founder of the Chimei Group, to create a "museum for the public." He hoped that this museum would become a sanctuary where everyone could easily connect with art and history. Regardless of age, gender, or whether one has a profound background in art, everyone can find resonance and be moved here. This original intention of selfless sharing has allowed the Chimei Museum to break away from the aloofness of traditional museums, transforming it into a cultural hall full of human touch and warmth.
The palatial architecture of the Chimei Museum is stunning.
The permanent exhibitions inside the museum are highly spectacular, mainly divided into four major categories: Art, Musical Instruments, Arms and Armour, and Natural History. In the Art and Musical Instruments halls, you can appreciate a rich variety of Western artworks from the 13th to the 20th centuries, covering paintings and sculptures, feeling as if you are walking through a condensed history of Western art. Furthermore, the museum boasts the world's largest and most renowned collection of violins. It not only showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of famous violins, but the museum even lends these precious instruments to outstanding musicians, allowing their beautiful, centuries-old tones to continue resonating on the world stage.
The interior architectural design is impressive.
In addition to static artworks, the Chimei Museum's Arms and Armour and Natural History exhibition areas are deeply loved by families and children. The Arms and Armour hall houses ancient weapons and armor from various eras and regions around the world, showcasing the technological evolution of human history and the exquisite craftsmanship of different countries. Meanwhile, the Animal hall displays lifelike animal taxidermy and fossils from the five major continents across the globe, resembling a vivid indoor zoo. These four distinct yet equally magnificent exhibition areas make the Chimei Museum a treasure trove of knowledge that satisfies the exploratory desires of the whole family.
