The harbor
A port city you can ride along
Asia New Bay, the Pier-2 warehouses, Hamasen and the British Consulate on the hill, then the ferry to Cijin and a boat on the Love River.
See the harborRide the harbor
Where do I get off?
The Circular Light Rail runs right along the water. These are the stops for the waterfront, south to north.
- C8Kaohsiung Exhibition CenterAsia New Bay and the Main Public Library
- C11Love PierKaohsiung Music Center
- C12Dayi Pier-2The Pier-2 warehouses
- C13Penglai Pier-2More of Pier-2, on the harbor side
- C14HamasenThe old harbor district and the railway museum
- O1Hamasen, then the ferryGushan Ferry Pier to Cijin Island, NT$30
Tap in and tap out on the platform: there are no gates. The full getting-around guide
Start with a story
The Kaohsiung worth the trip
Getting around
Two lines, a loop and a ferry
The MRT, the light rail, the Cijin ferry and the card that does them all.
Learn the networkNext door
Tainan in half an hour
The express trains, the HSR, and Tainan's brand-new underground station.
Take the trainDown south
Add Kenting
Beaches and Taiwan's southern tip, by bus from Zuoying.
Plan the tripWhere to begin
Plan your Kaohsiung trip
- 01Plan your tripArriving, how many days, where to stay, the basics.
- 02Getting aroundMRT, light rail, the ferry, iPASS and YouBike.
- 03The harborLove River, Pier-2, Hamasen, Cijin, Asia New Bay.
- 04NeighborhoodsYancheng to Zuoying, Cijin to Fongshan.
- 05Things to doLotus Pond, Shoushan, museums, temples, night markets.
- 06FoodSeafood, braised pork rice, goat, and the MICHELIN list.
- 07Shows & nightlifeStadium concerts, Weiwuying, tickets and rooftop bars.
- 08ItinerariesOne day, two days, and Kaohsiung with Kenting.
- 09Day tripsKenting, Fo Guang Shan, Meinong, Xiaoliuqiu, Tainan.
Who we are
Neighbors from Tainan.
Vicky and Jason live in Tainan, and Kaohsiung is our backyard: we come down often for the sights, we've done the Love River boat, and we pass through on the way to Kenting. We once looked at living here, and chose Tainan's vibe for our style. Living next door means we get everything Kaohsiung has to offer, half an hour away. This guide is the Kaohsiung we know.
Meet usFrom the inside
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