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Kaohsiung Travel Guide

Flights, places to stay, and the best things to do in Kaohsiung for travelers flying from Vietnam.

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Kaohsiung Travel Guide
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
Language
Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien
Timezone
UTC+8 (1 hour ahead of Vietnam)
Flight Time
3 hours from HCM / Hanoi

Overview

Kaohsiung is Taiwan's sunny maritime metropolis on the southwestern coast, blending relaxed harborfront life, vibrant creative arts spaces, and mouthwatering southern Taiwanese night market treats. From the iconic dragon and tiger pagodas of Lotus Pond to renovated maritime warehouses at Pier-2, Kaohsiung offers Vietnamese travelers a sunny, budget-friendly Taiwanese escape.

Where to stay

Budget$20–45/night

Formosa Boulevard

Central metro red/orange interchange station home to the Dome of Light and steps from Liuhe Tourist Night Market.

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Mid-range$45–90/night

Pier-2 / Yancheng

Trendy arts district with converted industrial warehouses, hipster cafes, light rail links, and historic snack stalls.

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Luxury$100–250/night

Asia New Bay Area

Modern harborview luxury towers near Kaohsiung Music Center and the waterfront light rail.

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Things to do

Pier-2 Art Center & Great Harbor Bridge

Stroll through seaside railway warehouses transformed into art galleries, outdoor sculpture parks, and craft markets.

Lotus Pond & Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Walk through the dragon's throat and out the tiger's mouth for good fortune among lotus blossoms and traditional temples.

Cijin Island Ferry & Seafood Street

Take a 5-minute ferry to Cijin Island to cycle coastal bike paths, visit the historic lighthouse, and feast on fresh seafood.

Best time to visit

October – April

Sunny dry season with comfortable 20–27°C temperatures, avoiding summer humidity and typhoon season.

December – February

Pleasantly mild winter weather, ideal for cycling harbor pathways and enjoying Lunar New Year night market festivities.

Travel tips

  • 1

    Use an EasyCard or iPASS for all MRT, light rail, city bus, and Cijin ferry journeys across Kaohsiung.

  • 2

    Rent a YouBike at any station along the harbor light rail track to tour Pier-2 and Sizihwan coastal spots.

  • 3

    Visit Ruifeng Night Market for authentic local eats like angel fried chicken steak, papaya milk, and seafood teppanyaki.

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