the viewing deck: Kaohsiung Tourist Spots DIY Day Trip

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Kaohsiung Tourist Spots DIY Day Trip

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Spring Season Taiwan... April 10 to 18, 2023

Mt. Jade Yushan Specials; Main Peak Trail Markers

A thriving international metropolis at the southern tip of Taiwan, Kaohsiung was the host city for the 2009 World Games. Due to the regulating effects of the marine climate, Kaohsiung is generally sunny and enjoys pleasant weather year-round. Known as "Taiwan's Maritime Capital," the city has worked hard in recent years to develop its tourism industry, including through beautification of the urban landscape. Kaohsiung is home to several popular visitor sites, including the Love River, Shoushan (Mt. Shou), Xiziwan Bay, Lotus Pond, Qijin, and the Old City of Zuoying.

Back to city life; afternoon visit to Kaohsiung's signature landmark, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. The first time I've seen this magnificent architecture was its replica in Tobi World Square, Japan (2013). The replica is better imho.

Day 4: April 13, 2023 Thursday

1347H Train #3207 Chiayi to Kaohsiung 158

1620H Kaohsiung; Sugamo Hostel 1 night 333; Metro to Zuoying station 14

Zouying Lotus Pond (Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Yoandi Temple, Spring and Autumn Pavilions)

1905H metro to Kaohsiung station 14; Liuhe Night Market night walk; dinner 429

Day 5: April 14, 2023 Friday

0700H wake-up; breakfast

Metro to Yamchengpu 17; 7-11 breakfast 60; The Pier2 Art Center

Metro to Aozidi 22; Love River; Metro to Kaohsiung 17; Yoshinoya 125

1115H Train #516 Kaohsiung to Taipei 650