10 Attractions You Just Can’t Miss! Are you one of those who think Kaohsiung is nothing more than an ugly, polluted industrial centre? I use to believe so… Until I spent 2 weeks traveling in and around the city in the fall of 2010. I realised that – contrarily to the usual assumption – this […]
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Taichung to Kaohsiung Travel Guide
Traveling from Taichung to Kaohsiung is super simple these days. Follow this simple guide to see how to get to Kaohsiung from the “middle city” Taichung. Let’s go! Taichung to Kaohsiung by HSR (High Speed Rail) My favorite way to travel to Kaohsiung from Taichung is by HSR, or High-Speed train. I do this journey […]
Travel from Taipei to Kaohsiung City
Traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung City in the southern part of Taiwan is really easy. The 2 main questions you should ask yourself when considering transportation between Taipei and Kaohsiung are where do you want to arrive, and how fast you need to get there. Where do you want to arrive in Kaohsiung? The High […]
Travel to Kaohsiung
Information about transportation to Kaohsiung City in Southern Taiwan On this page, I explain in details how you can travel to Kaohsiung City from Taipei, Taoyuan Airport, and other parts of Taiwan. The three main public transportation to Kaohsiung are the normal train (TRA), high-speed train (HSR), and public buses. Book a hotel in Kaohsiung before you […]
Maolin Recreation Area
Hike in unspoiled mountain landscapes, meet friendly Rukai and bath in hidden hot springs. Maolin? Never heard of it. Where is it? That’s the usual answer I get from Taiwanese people and expats when I talk about this most incredible scenic area in Kaohsiung County. What’s ironic with this answer is that I often hear […]
Travel from Kaohsiung to Kenting by Bus
On this page, you’ll find all the information you need to travel from Kaohsiung City to Kenting National Park and the Kenting beaches by public bus. Kaohsiung to Kenting = No Train or HSR! As you’ve probably realized by now if you’ve looked at a map of Taiwan, both the high-speed rail (HSR) and normal […]
Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Visit some of the best temples, pagodas and pavilions in the southern city. While touring Kaohsiung in Taiwan, you’ll have to take at least half a day to check out Lotus Lake, in Zuoying – a suburban district 5km north of the city center. And that’s the bare minimum. I spent an entire day in the area […]
Kaohsiung Hotel Discounts
Find the best Kaohsiung hotel discounts right here! I have traveled to Kaohsiung many times over the past ten years and have had the chance to stay at different kinds of accommodation in various parts of the city. When looking for a hotel in Kaohsiung, one of the most important things to consider should be […]
Foguangshan 佛光山
Foguangshan 佛光山 is by far Taiwan’s most beautiful Buddhist monastery. It’s also the island’s largest and wealthiest meditation centre. This immense complex is located on a hill in southern Taiwan, just outside Kaohsiung City. It’s also called The Light of Buddha Mountain. Note that you need to be in good shape to visit Foguangshan as […]