Trip Moments Recommendations
Kaohsiung: The Hipster Haven of Taiwan
Visiting the Spring and Autumn Pavilions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is an incredibly beautiful experience. The pavilions are stylishly decorated and situated in the middle of a pond, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture. Walking through the dragon feels like stepping into a fantasy world with vibrant colors.
The intricate carvings add life to the place, yet the surrounding atmosphere is very peaceful. A gentle breeze and the still water in the pond create a relaxing ambiance. Listening to the legends about the pavilions makes the visit even more interesting. This trip is both calming and a perfect way to connect with Taiwan's nature and culture.
📍Spring and Autumn Pavilions
Top view in Kaohsiung
#asiatrip
The top view from Kaohsiung lighthouse is truly breathtaking.
Situated near the waterfront, the café named shoreline coffee & roaster offers panoramic vistas that showcase the beauty of the city and the harbor.
As you sip your expertly crafted coffee, you can gaze out at the shimmering waters and watch the bustling activity along the shoreline.
The sight of boats gliding across the water and the distant skyline of Kaohsiung creates a serene backdrop, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind. The combination of a vibrant cityscape with the tranquil sea provides a unique ambiance that enhances your coffee experience. Whether you’re enjoying a sunny day or a picturesque sunset, the view from Shoreline adds an extra layer of enjoyment, making your visit memorable.
I love it 😻 #taiwan #vacation #kaohsiung #topview
🍚 Delicious Braised Pork Rice at Kaohsiung😋
#kaohsiung
🌟 A recommended restaurant by our taxi driver- this is a MUST try braised pork rice in Kaohsiung.
📍 This restaurant has a 50 years so history, located in the heart of the Wu Jia Zi Qiang Night Market. This was one of the busiest restaurants in the market, always packs with customers.
🧑🍳There was a long queue for takeaway but luckily no queue for dine-in. You can choose to dine in either indoor or outdoor. Their service was very efficient, our order came within 5 minutes.
🍚 The flavourful braised taste pork rice was very good, the half fat and half meat balance out very well. Definitely worth a try!
Restaurant name - Nan Feng Lu Rou Fan (南豐魯肉飯)
Address - No. 139, Ziqiang 3rd Rd, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Highlights - Braised pork rice (魯肉飯)
Avg. Price per Person - TWD 100
Rating - 4/5
🧀 🥧 Yummy cheese tart in Kaohsiung
#kaohsiung #Cheesetart
🥧 I found this cute bakery shop opposite to my hotel, located near Central Park Station Exit 2 and walk for 10 minutes.
🏵️ The shop is cute, colourful and inviting with the aroma of freshly baked pastries wafting throng the air.
👩🏻🍳 The cheese filling is very rich, and it goes perfectly with the crispy tart crust. The tart is quite small, i can easily eat 2-3 tarts at a time.
🍦 Tahitian Vanilla
🥚 Salted Egg Yolk
🍋 Lemon
🍪 Oreo
🍠 Taro
My personal favourite is Tahitian Vanilla and Oreo 😋
Restaurant name - Tart Tart
Address - No. 10, Wenwu 2nd St, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung
City, Taiwan
Recommended dish - Tahitian Vanillia, Oreo
Opening hours - 11:00-18:00
Rating - 4.5/5
After transforming into 'Little Princess,' enjoy a Chinese-style hot pot.
During our trip to Kaohsiung✈️, we stayed at the Marriott Hotel. There's a place called 'Wending・His Majesty's Blessing' in the mall behind the hotel. We saw good reviews online, so we booked it well in advance!
The restaurant offers Chinese imperial costumes for guests to try on and take photos, though the selection is limited. I picked a couple of relatively clean outfits for my daughter to wear, and we had a lot of fun taking pictures!
The hot pot ingredients are not very diverse, but the ancient-style tableware and environment are quite unique. The most special items are the 'gong' and 'jue' used to serve the 'lychee ice vinegar,' which look exactly like those in Chinese history books—very distinctive!
The '18oz Prosperous Flower Beef Platter🐂' is a must-order. It comes with dry ice, creating a misty effect when served—very beautiful! The platter includes several types of beef. The beef flavor is not very strong, but the meat is tender and plentiful.
Additionally, the 'Pingtung Probiotic Pork Shoulder🐖' is also good. It's tender and softer than regular pork shoulder—delicious! Other ingredients are quite ordinary and not very memorable.
The Yixiang Tiandi branch in Kaohsiung also has a children's play area👶🏻, but my daughter is no longer a toddler, so she was only interested in the ice cream counter outside with 16 flavors😂, because it's Häagen-Dazs.
📍 7th Floor, No. 115, Dashun 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City (Yixiang Tiandi A Building, 7th Floor, A7-14 Counter)
🌟 Liouhe Night Market 📍Kaohsiung
Liuhe Night Market, located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is one of the most famous and popular night markets in the city. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, it offers a wide variety of local street food, snacks, and other delicacies. The market is a must-visit for both locals and tourists looking to experience authentic Taiwanese cuisine and culture. The market is located in a central area of Kaohsiung, close to Formosa Boulevard MRT Station, making it easily accessible for visitors.
Music: High Line Park II
Musician: EnjoyMusic
📍Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market (六合觀光夜市)
📌 Liuhe 2nd Rd, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 800
#nightmarkets #100waysoftravel #taiwan #kaohsiung #streetfood #market #tripblazers #mytripvlog
Kaohsiung: Try Chongqing Hot and Sour Noodles.
I was craving something spicy that day and found this place on Google Maps. Even in the afternoon, there were many people ordering takeout. The hot and sour noodles had a relatively mild broth (I personally prefer it saltier and richer). I saw many people ordering the rice noodle rolls, so I tried them too, but I didn't quite get the appeal 🤣
🔰 Chongqing Hot and Sour Noodles / $120
🔰 Spicy Duck Blood / $60
🔰 Fresh Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls / $130
✅ Lin Guan Jun Chongqing Spicy Noodle Restaurant
📍 Address｜No. 52, Linsen 3rd Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, 806
⏰ Business Hours｜11:00-20:00
Closed on Mondays
"Sun, Sea, and Serenity: A Perfect Day on Cijin Island, Kaohsiung, Taiwan"
Cijin Island, a top summer spot in the city, is a must-visit destination just a short ferry ride away—less than 10 minutes—from bustling Kaohsiung City. This charming island is famous for its beautiful beaches and plethora of Instagram-worthy spots that will make your social media feed pop. Whether you're a foodie looking to indulge in some delicious local cuisine or an adventurer eager to explore, Cijin has something for everyone.
Rent a bike and tour the island at your own pace, soaking in the scenic views and vibrant atmosphere. As the day winds down, find a perfect spot to enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the ocean, casting a warm glow over the sand and waves. Cijin Island offers an ideal escape from the city, promising a day filled with relaxation, exploration, and unforgettable memories.
#taiwan #kaohsiung #batikair #muslimfriendly #cijin #summerdestinations #Travelinasia
Kaohsiung Lighthouse
The Kaohsiung Lighthouse, also known as Cihou Lighthouse, stands proudly on Cijin Island, just off the coast of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It's a historic landmark dating back to the late 19th century. It was first constructed in 1883 during the Qing Dynasty of China to guide ships safely through the waters of the Taiwan Strait and into the port of Kaohsiung, which was an important trading hub at the time.
We took the ferry from Kaohsiung City KW2 pier to Cijin Island. Ferries also depart regularly from Gushan Ferry Pier. From Cijin Pier we walked about 1 km to reach the lighthouse which is located at the southern tip of Cijin Island. It was quite a steep climb from the foot of Mount Cihou to the lighthouse. We enjoyed the panoramic views of Kaohsiung City, the harbor, and the Taiwan Strait from the lighthouse.
Music: Sunny
Musician: LiQWYD
#gohiking #taiwan #kaohsiung #cijin #island #lighthouse #tripblazers #mytripvlog #panorama #cityview #mountcihou
The artsy city, Kaohsiung Taiwan
#fallishere Come explore this artsy part of the city where street arts are abundant on the buildings of this small village called WeiWu MiMi Village.
Getting There - Recommended to take the MRT to WeiWuYing Station and alight from entrance 4 or 5. Once you exit the station, you cannot miss the library painting building (cover photo)
Attractions - Street art photography
Food & Restaurants - Local residential snack store which sells Taiwanese sausages, rice cake and fried fish cake
Bonus recommendaton - Take a 10 minutes taxi ride from the place to 原龍羊肉海產-一心路總店, a restaurant specializing in lamb pot. What a unique find as it is similar to the famous Bak Kut Teh that you can find in Malaysia or Singapore. It is essentially a herbal soup which you can find lamb meat inside. The taste is not that sweet and it is very very fragrant. You can order the lamb hotpot as well as the famous lamb risotto and lamb vermicelli. A true local favorite and you will certainly not be disappointed.
Also, one of the best night markets in Taiwan is nearby here, RuiFeng Night Market which you can visit as well.
#taiwan#kaohsiung#streetart#photography#lambhotpot
3 Tourist Spots in 1 place - Kaohsiung City
#kaohsiung #taiwan #traveltaiwan #visitkaohsiung
With the past changing urban scene, you can see the Dragon and Tiger twin pagodas at Lotus Lake.
It is sorrounded by a beautiful artificial lake and other religous templed dedicated for different deities.
Enter the mouth of the dragon and exit through the mouth of the tiger to bring good luck and fortune!
There was so many people during my visit so I can't take any picture at all during my obligatory walk. ( ˘︹˘ )
Just some steps from the twin pagodas you can also visit the several pavilions and walkways that has vantage points over the lake
and the Zuoying Yuan Di Temple, where you can see the impressive warrior-statues lining the walkway to the towering Taoist deity, Xuandi with his Seven Star Sword.
#temples
六合觀光夜市
Popular night market in Kaohsiung City. It is not very big as compared to other night markets in Taiwan, but it is definitely worth coming by if you are in Kaohsiung.
Many delicious local food & snacks. There are several game stalls as well.
Pricing is still considered affordable. Some stalls have their own seatings, while some do not have them. Make sure to clear your own rubbish after you are done eating. They are quite particular about this.
It is quite vibrant with a fair bit of local Taiwanese.
All the stall owners are so friendly and helpful.
This night market is quite safe for children, too, as it does not have incoming vehicles between the market, as they have blocked off the road from the front entrance. But still, keep an eye on the young ones.
It is quite easy to navigate. The nearest metro station is just 8 mins walk away.
Address - Liuhe 2nd Rd, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 800
Ambiance/Facilities - Nightmarket
Highlights - Variety of local food/snacks
Avg. Price per Person - SGD10 & abv.
Rating - 8/10
#kaohsiung #liuhe #nightmarket #taiwanfood
A Night at Kaohsiung’s famous Night Market
must try the best 魯肉飯 (Braised Pork on Rice) in Taiwan!
Not just foreigners but most of them are locals!
long queue as always, have the traditional taste of Taiwan.
and the price is also friendly. really depends on what toppings and side dishes you want. See the last picture for my meal that night, it just cost TWD100 (~USD2.5)!
#kaohsiung #foodie #nightmarket
Kaohsiung - Cijin
Make a trip down to Cijin since we are in Kaohsiung. You won’t regret heading to Cijin. The locals and very friendly, there are lots of food stalls around and it is very affordable. We explore Cijin by renting their bicycle operated by electricity. Would recommend renting their bicycle so you can explore further and more. But some areas will require walking which includes Cihou Lighthouse as you will need to walk up the slope. Pretty tiring but think the view is worth it.#kaohsiung #cijin
Shou Shan Hiking Trial
The one and only hiking spot that is quite challenging that we managed to find in Kao Hsiung. We took it as a warmup for our Yang Ming Shan hike in the next few days when we go to Taipei. First hand experience of being attacked by a monkey because of the food we brought along. Intended to have a feel of eating in the mountains but unable to. Then the locals advise we finished the food before climbing. WARNING!: DO NOT BRING FOOD UP GU SHAN! Last but not least, weather was good to us till we reached the summit. There are free tea provided at the summit pavilion too. Then it started to pour on and off and stopped when we reached the foot.
#kaohsiung #hike #shoushan
Kaohsiung - a vibrant city with beautiful ports, artistic zones and convenient transportation.
Kaohsiung is a massive port city in southern Taiwan. It's home to many skyscrapers, such as the 248m-tall Tuntex Sky Tower, and is known for its diversity of parks. Its focal point is the Love River, with walking paths and cafes along its banks, and cruise boats navigating its waters.
Kaohsiung New Attraction Landmar：The "Zhuanzhuan Music Grand Harbor Bridge" connecting the two banks of the Love River is currently the most popular Kaohsiung IG check-in spot, the bridge body is designed with shells and dolphins as the concept, which can connect the Zhanku Group, the Barge 2 Special Zone and the waterfront sightseeing corridor, and more interestingly, the bridge can also rotate to allow boats to pass when it needs to pass.
If you like photography, it is recommended that you shoot from the perspective of the Penglai parking lot next to the port of the Barge 2 Art Special Zone (Zhanliu Library, Zhanqiku), the background is the prosperous Kaohsiung Port Style, which can make the Dagang Bridge, Pop Music Center, and the 85th Building super beautiful in the same frame!
One the other hand, there is a brand new transportation system implemented in Kaohsiung:The Circular light rail is a light rail line, operated by Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation. The southern part of this line makes use of the defunct tracks of the Kaohsiung Harbor Railway Line. Therefore, this light rail can bring you to the main attractions of Kaohsiung easily!
#kaohsiung
Great Shopping at E-Sky Mall in Kaohsiung
#kaohsiung #taiwan #shoppingtime
E-sky mall has many shops ranging from big brands to normal brands! Some brands such as Skechers have exclusive Taiwan items.
You can spend almost half a day here shopping around and you can have your meals here as they have plenty of restaurants available in the mall!
E-sky mall is located near to Aozihdi MRT Station and is within 10 minutes walking distance. There are complimentary shuttle buses to the shopping mall on weekdays at Aozihdi Exit 2 and the bus interval is about 20 minutes. The Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel is located just right above E-sky mall.
Overall, it is a beautiful shopping mall to visit~
Address: No. 115號, Dashun 1st Rd, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 804
Kaohsiung Formosa station
#yearofrabbit #taiwan #kaohsiung
this Chinese New Year I went to kaohsiung with my friends. the hostel is in front of Formosa station. this station is different from the others. because there have light performances about ocean living things. and sometimes also have piano performances. moreover you can walk around 5 minutes to Liu he night market. many people who come to kaohsiung always visit here to take a pic at this station. in my opinion, we can call this station is one of landmark in kaohsiung.
Instagram spot on Qijin Island
Address📍: No. 990, Qijin 3rd Rd, Qijin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 805
How to get there 🗺️: ⛴️: from Xiziwan Pier you can take a 5-minute ferry ride to the island
🚕 taxi can reach there also
Famous for 😎: the “infinity pool” view there with picturesque frames in the photos
Tourist spots nearby 👀: the whole Qijin Island is fun to spend half day on - or even a full day if you want to slowly walk around the beach, the forest and the shops. Famous photo spots include
🦀 🦐 🦪 seafood street with the flags 🎏
🏖️ Qijin beach
🏯 local temples
🇬🇷 Little Greece
Experience 🤓: one of the best places to spend time in Kaohsiung. Chill, warm and pleasant
#qijin #kaohsiung #seafood #church
Kaohsiung Guandi Temple
Address📍: No. 52, Wumiao Rd, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 802
Nearest Metro station 🚉: Wukuaicuo 五塊厝
Famous for 😎: its architecture, the murals, and just the culture to worship Guan yunxiang (Guandi).
Tourist spots nearby 👀:
🌈 Weiwu Community 衛武迷迷村 with colourful buildings - 22 minutes walk
⛲️ Weiwu Metropolis Park - 15 minutes walk
🏛️Kaohsiung’s largest cultural centre - 30 minutes walk
Experience 🤓: Nice local exposure to its community, park, cultural centre and people! Pleasant walking day in this neighbourhood!
#kaohsiung #lingyadistrict #culture
📸 Instagramable Guomao Community Park
Address📍: 813, Taiwan, Kaohsiung City, Zuoying District
Nearest train station 🚉: Neiwei - 5 minutes walk
Opening hours 🕰️: 24 hours but it’s better and easier to take photos during the day
Famous for 😎: the visually striking building blocks- how packed they are and how they look like the Monster Building in Hong Kong where movie The Transformers was shot. There is also a nickname “Little Hong Kong” for this place!
#kaohsiung #zuoying #guomao
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas in Kaohsiung
Address📍: No. 9, Liantan Rd, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 813
Nearest train station 🚉: Zuoying 左營 - 10 minutes walk
Opening hours 🕰️: 0800-1800
Famous for 😎: the visually stunning architecture and the paintings inside the pagodas, the various pagodas and temples nearby, the big lake and the pleasant walk around it
Tourist spots nearby 👀:
🏠 Guomao Community 果貿社區： “little Hong Kong” with super packed housing blocks - 20 minutes walk
🚪 Fengyi Gate/ East Gate: an old castle wall protecting the area -15 minutes walk
🏚️Farewell 886 Taiwan Cultural Park - 30 minutes walk
Experience 🤓: Super nice spots for taking photos especially if you visit the nearby tourist spots too 📸
#kaohsiung #pagodas #lake
Grand Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre
Address📍: No. 39, Chenggong 2nd Rd, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung
Nearest metro station 🚉: Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre
Famous for 😎: its visually striking building, large-scale events inside and being a nice, quiet spot to rest and have a cup of ☕️
Tourist spots nearby 👀:
📚 Kaohsiung Public Main Library - 5 minutes walk
⛴️ Glory Pier - 20 minutes walk (great for taking pictures)
Experience 🤓: It’s probably not somewhere you will make a trip to visit, but if you go alongside other nearby places, it can be a nice tea break stop ☕️#kaohsiung #exhibitioncentre #chill
Tranquil Chengqing Lake
Address📍: Chengcing Lake, Niaosong District, Kaohsiung
Opening hours 🕰️:
April to September: 0600-1800
October to March: 0600-1700
Nearest train station 🚊: Zhengyi Station (it’s easiest to get there by bus - a number of buses including no.60 goes there)
Famous for 😎: its huge size, the different museums and parks inside, the meandering bridge and the quietness
One can easily spend hours here. There aren’t many other tourist spots nearby so your trip will be just for this lake.
#kaohsiung #chengqinglake #lake
Sanfeng Central Street Market
Address📍: No. 66, Sanfong Central St, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 807
Famous for 😎: traditional Taiwanese snacks especially dried seafood and nuts, all at very affordable prices. There is a billboard saying “Taiwan Number One Street” outside the market.
Tourist spots nearby 👀:
🏮Sanfeng Temple - 5 minutes walk and very instagramable
🚉 Sankuaicuo三塊厝 train station - 10 minutes walk away, old Japanese style train station
Experience 🤓: If you go there just for this market, you will be disappointed. It’s not too special but it’s a good place for buying Taiwanese food for friends.
It’s better to go to this market alongside Sanfeng Temple and the train station. At least you get multiple nice photos 📸
#sanfengcentralstreet #market #kaohsiung
Most Impressive Library in Kaohsiung 📚
Address📍: No. 61號, Xinguang Rd, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 80661
Nearest metro station 🚇: Sanduo Shopping District -10 minutes walk
Famous for 😎: the award-winning library has an impressive volume of books and beautiful decorations, multi-media access of knowledge (computers, movies, audios available), kids-friendly area, delicious restaurant and tea house
Tourist spots nearby 👀:
Kaohiung exhibition centre - 5 minutes walk
Kaohsiung music centre - 15 minutes walk
Stunning tall buildings with interesting designs next to the library
Experience 🤓: Very good if you would like to live a day like locals, or find a quiet place to kill time, or just enjoy a cup of tea with a pleasant view ☕️ #kaohsiung #library #books
Most Instagramable temple in Kaohsiung
Name: Sanfeng Temple 三鳳宮
Address📍: No. 134, Hebei 2nd Rd, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 807
Nearest train station 🚉: Sankuaicuo 三塊厝 - 10 minutes walk
Opening hours 🕰️: 0500-22:00
Famous for 😎: its visually stunning lanterns and beautiful background for photos both during the day and at night 📸
Of course the architecture itself is impressive especially if you are foreigners and haven’t seen a Chinese temple before
Tourist spots nearby 👀:
🚉 Sankuaicuo train station itself is nice for photos as it has kept the old Japanese style architecture
🛍️ Sanfeng Central Street - just 5 minute walk away and you can buy various Taiwanese snacks and souvenirs there#sanfengtemple #kaohsiung #instagramable
1of the world’s most beautiful train station
Must visit train station since the Formosa Boulevard Station has been crowned one of the most beautiful train station in the whole wide world.
Truly beautiful train station, however, quite out of the way as there isn’t any major tourist attraction located at this station or near this station.
However, back in 2017, there were a few shops located in the train station for you to visit as well after snapping some photo of the interior design :)
Later that night, we headed to Rui Feng night market, one of the must-go in kaohsiung, enjoyed the deep fried mushrooms & cheesy potato the most! They also sell a lot other typical night market snacks that are yummy as well! #kaohsiung #taiwan
Cijin Star Tunnel & amazing shaved ice
Part 2 of Cijin island post!
Another famous tourist spot would be to visit the star tunnel (giving us a short shade from the scorching hot sun). towards the end of the tunnel, you’ll be greeted with astonishing view of the sea, naturally formed rocks & barely any tourist as well!! We got lucky, so we were able to take as many picture as possible over there :)
When the wave crashed upon the rocks, the view was mad beautiful. Also super windy so becareful of your phone & camera!
then we cycled back to visit other attractions & we chanced upon a place with a very nice walkway upon the greenery, and some tall building which we got up and enjoyed the entire view of the island. This area was full of tourists so you won’t miss it while you’re researching on what to do at cijin island!
Finally, before getting the ferry back to kaohsiung main island, we took a break at a random shaved ice shop & they had the BEST shaved ice i had in the entire trip. The mango one was soooo sweet & refreshing at the same time. #taiwan #kaohsiung #cijin island
Cijin Island Seashell view!
A day trip to cijin island from kaohsiung Taiwan during the hot summer time!! Weather was burning & we explored the island by renting bicycles upon arriving at Cijin Island after a short ferry ride from the harbour.
I think having a bike to explore the island is the best way, however for individuals who are not the best in their fitness, you can actually rent motorbikes as well, or get taxi rides!
The entire cijin island isn’t that big, so 1 day would be enough for you to explore all the instagramable spots on the island.
This seashell attraction is one of those located at the far end of the island, however when we were there, there were no other tourists around which was good! & you’ll be able to see beautiful sea views there while you’re taking ur perfect tourist shots!
Loved Cijin island. (Part 2 will be continued) #taiwan #kaohsiung