West Central District, Tainan · Sunken public water plaza
The Spring
The pool left where the China-Town mall came down: a place to put your feet in by day, an exhibition space after dark.
The dragon gateway under construction at The Spring
2026 · Gateway installation
A painter works beneath the fluorescent-edged form before the exhibition's first night. Image: LONG FLOW TAINAN / Fake Fire Atelier. Editorial use.
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From September 1 to November 1, 2026, LONG FLOW TAINAN 攏 Hô 樂 lays seven works along the entrance, the bridge underside, and the B1 water. Doors at 17:30.
The Spring opened in 2020 on the footprint of the demolished China-Town mall. Before that the New Canal ran through here, carrying boats and goods into Tainan. The plaza is sunk below street level around a shallow pool, with steps and a bridge on either side; people sit at the edge and children walk in the water.
Haian Road runs alongside, and Zhengxing Street and Shennong Street are both within walking distance. During the exhibition, enter from the Kangle Street side and take your shoes off before the water.
The seven-work route through The Spring
2026 · Organizer visitor map
The organizer map moves from the upper entrance to the B1 water, then past the talk, workshop, reading and shop area. Image: LONG FLOW TAINAN / Fake Fire Atelier. Editorial use.
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Get there
Public transport
From Tainan Station, leave on the Chenggong Road side and take bus 0-left to 河樂廣場（金華路）. In the evening the 14 minibus to the Zhongzheng commercial area also works, followed by a short walk west. Enter from the Kangle Street side; shoes come off before the water, so bring a small bag for them. The organizer map marks a mobility entrance, accessible toilet, shower, and changing room.
Sources
- TAICCA: LONG FLOW TAINAN programme announcement ↗ — Dates, venue, organizers, and the shape of the programme
- TAICCA: work and activity guide ↗ — The seven works, their makers, tours, talks, and canal walks
- LONG FLOW TAINAN: visitor map ↗ — Work positions, the B1 water route, mobility entrance, toilet, shower, and changing room
- Tainan Outlook: The Spring listing ↗ — Hours, final admission, closed day, and admission