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Temple-hopping at Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung
Lotus Pond or Lianchi Lake (莲池潭) is an artificial lake in Zuoying District of Kaohsiung, which is popular with tourists. One of my favourite tourist …
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Taiwan’s Biggest Temple Compound, Fo Guang Shan (佛光山)
Fo Guang Shan (佛光山) is one of the places that comes into mind when one talks about Kaohsiung. Fo Guang Shan is the biggest Buddhist …
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My Stay at Airline Inn, Kaohsiung
Its good location is why I chose to stay in Airline Inn for my recent trip to Kaohsiung. Situated on a street directly opposite the …
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A walk into the past at Taiwan Sugar Museum (台湾糖业博物馆)
Ciaotou Sugar Factory (桥头糖厂) in Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s first modern sugar factory built in 1901 during Japanese rule of the island. During the Japanese Occupation, …
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Cruising Along Kaohsiung’s Ai He (爱河)
No trip to Kaohsiung is complete without a trip to Love River or Ai He (爱河). The river is of great cultural significance to the …
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Taiwan – City of Kaohsiung Itinerary 2018
Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s largest port and second-largest city after Taipei. A buzzling metropolis, it’s not just another unexciting industrial city which I initially imagine it …
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Kaohsiung’s 85 Sky Tower Observatory
85 Sky Tower, at 85 storeys high, is the tallest building in Kaohsiung. It is the second tallest in Taiwan behind Taipei 101. Sky Tower …
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Cijin Black Sand Festival (旗津黑沙玩艺节)
Cijin or Qijin (旗津) is an island 10 minutes ferry ride away from Kaohsiung Harbour. It is a popular day trip destination from the mainland, …
20 Leisure Farms in Taiwan Worth Visiting
Leisure or recreation farms in Taiwan are popular with both locals and overseas visitors alike. In fact, there are some 200 leisure farms across Taiwan …
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Our Visits to Flying Cow Ranch
Located in Tongxiao Township of Miaoli County, Flying Cow Ranch (飞牛牧场) is a popular leisure ranch (休闲农场) among Taiwanese and overseas tourists. The features of …
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Maokong – Taipei’s Tea Growing Area
Maokong is a popular place among locals and tourists for tea culture and viewing the night scenery of Taipei City. This quaint village in Wenshan …
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The Romantic Summit Resort in Taichung
During our December 2016 family visit to Taichung, one of the attractions we visited was Summit Resort in Xinshe. Summit Resort (新社古堡庄园) is a popular …