Changyong Named Tainan Tourism Ambassador 2026, Sharing a More Relaxed Side of Taiwan

The Malaysian YouTuber explores Tainan through its local food, heritage streets, traditional temples and night markets, inviting travellers to discover the city at their own pace.

Malaysian YouTuber Changyong Named 2026 Tainan Tourism Ambassador, Inviting Malaysians to Discover the City “The Chill Way”.

Malaysian YouTuber Changyong has been appointed Tainan Tourism Ambassador 2026 following a recent visit to Taiwan’s historic southern city. With more than one million subscribers, the content creator is sharing his experiences of Tainan’s food, culture, nature and everyday life with Malaysian audiences.

Known for his humour and approachable storytelling, Changyong explores the city through neighbourhood eateries, traditional markets and heritage streets. His journey also takes viewers into lesser-known corners, revealing the people and places that contribute to Tainan’s character.

Lin Kuo-hua, Director-General of the Tainan City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau, said Malaysian travellers are increasingly interested in immersive experiences and trips built around particular themes. He described Tainan as a destination where visitors can slow down and explore beyond familiar landmarks.

Through Changyong’s experiences, the bureau hopes to introduce more Malaysians to the city’s local flavours, historic neighbourhoods, night markets and cultural heritage, while encouraging them to travel at a pace that suits them.

Discovering Tainan Through Its Food

Changyong enjoying Tainan's traditional street food, Squid Rice Noodle Soup.

Food was a natural starting point for Changyong’s visit. Recognised as one of Taiwan’s culinary capitals, Tainan offers everything from longstanding neighbourhood eateries and market stalls to restaurants serving Michelin-recognised cuisine.

During his trip, he visited traditional markets and local food spots, trying dishes such as Squid Rice Noodle Soup and meeting the people who prepare them. These encounters offered a look at the traditions, cooking techniques and stories that have been carried through generations.

For Malaysians, this connection between food and daily life may feel familiar. Much like Malaysia, Tainan has a food culture closely tied to its communities, making a meal an opportunity to understand the city and the people who call it home.

Heritage Streets and Everyday Discoveries

Changyong exploring Tainan's vibrant night market culture at Wusheng Night Market.

Changyong’s journey also highlights the appeal of Tainan’s everyday surroundings. Alongside its historical attractions, the city offers creative markets, old neighbourhoods and independent shops housed within heritage buildings.

A visit to a vintage barbershop provides a glimpse of an earlier era, while wandering through retro streets creates opportunities for photography and unexpected discoveries.

Travellers seeking a gentler pace can take a canal cruise to see the city from another perspective. Families and animal lovers can also explore local wildlife attractions.

Tainan’s temples offer another way to experience its culture. Their centuries-old architecture and continuing traditions remain part of daily life, connecting the city’s history with the present.

As evening arrives, the atmosphere shifts at Wusheng Night Market. Local snacks, food aromas and the bustle of residents and visitors make it another stop for those keen to explore Tainan through its food.

A Malaysian Perspective on the City

As tourism ambassador, Changyong brings a perspective that Malaysian viewers can relate to. His travel experiences centre on food, conversations and spontaneous discoveries, showing how memorable moments can emerge from simply spending time in a place.

The activities featured in his journey are experiences travellers can recreate themselves, from finding a bowl of local noodles and browsing a night market to photographing old streets or sharing a conversation with locals over a meal.

Changyong experiencing a traditional hair wash at a vintage Tainan barbershop.

His warm storytelling gives viewers a virtual introduction to Tainan while offering ideas for their own visits. Changyong’s Tainan travel series is now available on his official social media channels, allowing his more than one million subscribers to see the city through his eyes.

Changyong experiencing Tainan's rich temple culture at the historic Temple.

For Malaysians considering a trip to Taiwan, Tainan offers an opportunity to head south and explore at a more leisurely pace. Between its culinary traditions, historic neighbourhoods and lively night markets, there is plenty to discover by taking the time to eat, wander and enjoy local life.