Xinhua Old Street


The Xinhua Old Street is a street in Xinhua District, Tainan, Taiwan.

History

The street used to be an important business hub in the 1920s engaged in wholesale fruits business. In 1921, the west side of Zhongzheng Road underwent major construction and the east side followed soon afterwards. In 1937, some Japanese government officials ordered the whole buildings along the road to be renovated into Baroque style according to urban plan.

Architecture

Buildings along the street are foreign-style houses with Baroque-style architecture, which was the most modern style of buildings during the Japanese rule of Taiwan.

Activities

Nowadays the street has become a famous tourist spot which then turn crowded during festive seasons.