A Modern Profile of History—Tainan Hayashi Department Store

#AugustDestinations2025 Hylin Department Store, affectionately known as the "Five-Storey Building," is a shining star in Tainan's urban memory. Built during the Japanese colonial period, it was Taiwan's first department store with an elevator. Revisiting it today, the vintage exterior remains elegant, while the interior has been infused with new vitality, showcasing a vibrant collection of cultural and creative brands, designer goods, and gourmet food. I love climbing to the top floor, feeling the wind ruffle my hair as I gaze upon the bustling streets below and the tranquil ruins of a shrine behind me. Haylin Department Store symbolizes the interplay of time, merging past and present, reminding us that history isn't a thing of the past; it lives on in our lives. #DiscoverTheBeautyofTaiwan