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Even during Ghost Month, local tourism doesn’t stop! As usual, all four sessions of Tainan’s annual “strongest female ghost” walking tour sold out instantly. The Cultural Affairs Bureau is also hosting events for Qixi Festival, hoping that a little romance will dispel the haunted energy.

Tainan’s historic West Market was recently taken over by a massive red rope coiling its way throughout the building, catching the eye of many passersby who are wondering what it could be for.

A sign next to the installation says it’s a “red thread of fate,” a part of this year’s Tainan Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. The city hopes visitors will immerse themselves in the"City of Love," even during Ghost Month.

Huang Ya-ling
Tainan Cultural Affairs Bureau director
When people come to Tainan, they can connect with many expected strokes of fate through both invisible and visible red threads.

Speaking of the unseen, there’s also the can’t-miss walking tour for Chen Shou-niang, the"strongest female ghost,” which is held every Ghost Month. This year there will be four sessions with a total of 120 spots. Sure enough, reservations filled up in seconds.

Yin Chieh-hsien
Tainan tourism services specialist
As always, we welcome the public to come and listen to the tour. Anyone who joins for the entire walk will still receive an amulet from the temple.

The walking tour sets off from Mother Gu Temple and visits locations mentioned in the legend, before concluding at the Chaste and Filial Shrine at the Confucius Temple, where Chen Shou-niang’s spirit tablet is enshrined. By following in her footsteps, participants can experience Chen’s story and local folklore.


Ghost Month may bring many taboos, but people are still looking to go out and explore. Whether seeking romance or exploring urban legends, the ancient capital opens its arms to travelers from all walks of life.

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