Where to Base
For hotel travelers, staying in the central urban area or near Yongkang South Railway Station is recommended. These locations offer the best balance of accessibility to business districts, industrial parks, and public transport links.
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Yongkang
Yongkang is a county-level city under the administration of Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, renowned globally for its hardware and manufacturing industry. The city offers a compact urban layout with efficient transportation networks, making it an ideal base for business travelers and those seeking short leisure trips. Accommodations are primarily concentrated in the central urban area and the development zones, providing convenient access to local attractions, industrial sites, and transit hubs. While not a major international tourist destination, Yongkang provides a unique glimpse into China's industrial heritage and modern urban development.
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Getting there & around
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Getting Around
Yongkang does not have its own large airport. The nearest major airport is Yiwu International Airport (YIW). Within the city, public buses and taxis are readily available and efficient for navigating between hotels and key destinations.
Best Season
Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather conditions, making them the ideal seasons for visiting Yongkang's hardware markets and exploring outdoor attractions without the discomfort of extreme heat or cold.
Nearby attractions
National Museum of Taiwan History
history museum in Tainan, Taiwan
Tainan Park
park in North District, Taiwan
Dining
Kaiyuan Red-cook Spanish Mackerel
The absence of both an obvious sign and air conditioning hasn’t deterred hungry locals from flocking here from 7am till late over the past four decades. With generous chunks of deep-fried Spanish mackerel in a stock made with halibut, bonito and fried garlic, the eponymous thick soup makes a great meal by itself or a snack between meals. If you’re lucky, you may even get to try the deep-fried mackerel skin that offers great seafood umami.
Shang Hao Chih Beef Soup
The early bird gets the worm; you really need to come early to get a taste of this restaurant’s famous beef soup – it tends to sell out before 11 am. Those in the know go for the hand-sliced Taiwanese beef in a beef bone stock that is amber-coloured and deeply flavoured, followed by stir-fried beef or offal and a bowl of braised pork rice on the side. The rice is slow cooked with pork rind and peanuts for exceptional richness.
Hsi Lo Tien Beef Soup
Its hallmark beef soup is simmered with beef bones, brisket, fat and onion and thin slices of lean beef are added just before serving. Pour on a dash of rice wine for extra fragrance or dip the beef in the fiery homemade chilli sauce for a kick. The broth delivers serious umami, while the sliced beef is tender and flavourful. To sample the varied textures and flavours of different beef cuts, also try cold beef appetisers and stir-fries.
Shian Jeng Shrimp Bawan
Bawan has been around for over a century in Taiwan – the savoury filling is wrapped in a translucent dough, steamed and served with a sweet-savoury sauce. This shop, opened in 2012, is a relative newcomer, but their smaller version stuffed with spear shrimps and pork shoulder butt have instantly won the hearts of gourmets in Tainan. Try it with a dribble of mustard, or pair it with Sishen soup or shiitake pork soup. Check their media page for closing.
Yeh San Duck Thick Soup
Xingang, in Chiayi County, is famous for its duck thick soup – at Yeh San, you can taste the real thing without travelling there! The owner used to run a duck thick soup shop in Xingang and, when he relocated to Tainan in 2021, he decided to introduce his treasured recipe to locals. The duck is stir-fried in a small pot for lovely wok hei; garlic and bamboo shoots are added for extra depth and aromas. The duck rice is another top choice.
Kaiyuan Road No Name Milkfish
A firm favourite among locals, this shop doesn’t have a name, but regulars call it ‘the milkfish shop next to the big tree under a balcony’. Unsurprisingly, one can expect to find various cuts of milkfish on the menu: the fatty belly, skin, intestines and fish balls. Fish skin soup is especially popular; the skin is stuffed with fish paste, giving it a unique texture unlike others. Note that intestines tend to run out early in the morning.
Jyu Dim
The owner from Hong Kong opened this dim sum restaurant in 2018. The room is simple and cosy; full-length windows let in natural light. Open only for breakfast and lunch, it prides itself on bite-sized gems crafted in-house from scratch. Seasoning is slightly tweaked for the local palate, but the owner strives to stay true to his childhood memories. Try the steamed tofu skin roll with chicken, fish maw and taro. Booking mandatory.
CHAN CHI
Born into a fishing family, the owner knows the local marine life inside out. He serves a variety of seafood in uniquely Tainan png-toh-a style, with food displayed like a rustic buffet and cooked to order. In addition to umami-loaded fish soup made with clams, sliced fish, sea bass bones and vegetables, more than 10 kinds of fish are served daily – pan-fried, grilled or braised. All items are made with less oil and salt than at regular restaurants.
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