title: Ciaonan Street
text: # Ciaonan Street
  
  Ciaonan Street (traditional Chinese: 橋南老街; simplified Chinese: 桥南老街; Hanyu Pinyin: Qiáonán Lǎojiē; Tongyong Pinyin: Ciáonán Lǎojie) is a historic street in Yanshuei District, Tainan, Taiwan.
  
  ## Name
  
  Ciaonan means south of the bridge, in which the bridge mentioned crosses a small water body that once formed part of Yuejin Harbor.
  
  ## History
  
  The road went into decline since 1900 when Yuejin Harbor was closed. In late 2000s, the street was revamped and houses along the road were cleaned up and repainted.
  
  ## Architecture
  
  Ciaonan Street is the oldest street in Yanshuei. There are hundred years old blacksmith shops and historic buildings along the street.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  The road is accessible by bus from Xinying Station of Taiwan Railways.
  
  