[Tainan] The Greetings from the Whale | The Beautiful Anping Whale Art Installation at the Harbor Historical Park, Day and Night

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Located in Tainan’s Anping, the art installation “The Greetings from the Whale” has become a must-visit IG check-in and day-trip spot in recent years. Not only is it a new landmark in Tainan, but it has also breathed new life into the previously less-visited Harbor Historical Park. Now, every weekend, a steady stream of visitors comes to admire and take photos. If you have the chance to visit Tainan, make sure to stop by Anping’s Blessing of the Whale to appreciate this beautiful whale both day and night!

About the Greetings from the Whale in Anping, Tainan

In the past, visitors and photographers came to Anping Harbor mainly to capture Tainan’s sunsets. However, since the Tainan City Government installed the new art piece “The Greetings from the Whale” in 2019, it has become a popular check-in spot for those planning a trip to Tainan. Created by artist Yang Shiyi, this giant whale is constructed from over 3,000 stainless steel pipes and features 448 pieces of colorful glazed glass in its mouth, forming the island of Taiwan. This design concept expresses the blessing of the big fish, symbolizing love and inclusiveness, much like Taiwan itself, emerging from the water to welcome visitors from different eras.

How to Get to the Greetings from the Whale in Anping, Tainan

The Greetings from the Whale is located in Anping District, Tainan, near attractions such as Anping Fort, Anping Old Street, Anping Tree House, and the Sicao Green Tunnel. It’s an ideal addition to a Tainan day trip itinerary. Situated within the Harbor Historical Park, the quickest and most convenient way to get there is by scooter or car. Simply use Google Maps to navigate to the Harbor Historical Park. Upon arrival, you can park at the free public parking lot across from Anyi Road and walk about 3-5 minutes to reach the Greetings from the Whale.

The Greetings from the Whale in Anping, Tainan

Address: Anyi Road, Anping District, Tainan City (within the Harbor Historical Park)
Opening Hours: Open all day, with night lighting from 18:00-22:00 daily

The Greetings from the Whale: Shining Differently Day and Night

If you have the chance to visit the Greetings from the Whale, Philos highly recommends going at both daytime and nighttime to see its different features and perspectives. The Greetings from the Whale is about 23 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 8 meters high. To capture the full grandeur of the installation, be sure to bring a wide-angle lens for your photos!

During the day, the big fish looks like a blue whale welcoming visitors.

From the side, you can see the smooth white belly of the big fish contrasting with the blue lines of the steel structure above.
You can go up the stairs to the second floor of the Blessing of the Big Fish to enjoy different views of Anping Harbor.
While waiting for the night lighting, you can also head to Anping Harbor to catch the sunset!

At night, the Greetings from the Whale looks completely different when illuminated.

The open mouth of the big fish faces Anping Harbor, allowing you to see the beautiful glazed installation and the Anping sunset.
From another angle, you can better appreciate the grandeur of the big fish.

Since it was a weekday with fewer crowds, I was able to capture the full beauty of the Blessing of the Big Fish at night.

 

『Original Source：https://www.phototravel.tw/greetings-from-the-whal/』

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