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Kaohsiung, explained by the people who live here
Itineraries, neighbourhood guides and the practical answers we keep giving on tour — written down so you can read them before you arrive.
Kaohsiung in One Day: The Itinerary a Local Would Actually Give You
Most one-day Kaohsiung itineraries send you to five places on opposite sides of the city. Here is the version that respects the MRT map, the heat, and your legs.
August 20, 2026·3 min read
Lotus Pond, Zuoying: What to See, and What Everybody Gets Wrong
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Spring and Autumn Pavilions, a 200-year-old city wall — plus the etiquette mistakes visitors make every single day.
August 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Cijin Island: The Ferry, the Food, and the Best Sunset in Kaohsiung
How to take the ferry, what is worth your time on the island, what to eat at the seafood street, and exactly where to stand at sunset.
August 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Kaohsiung for Solo Female Travellers: An Honest Local Answer
Two women who live here on how safe Kaohsiung actually is, where to stay, what to do at night, and the small practical things nobody puts in guidebooks.
July 24, 2026 · 3 min read