Multi-Day Journey
10 days / 9 nights
10-Day Round the Island
The whole island by private car and train: Pacific cliffs, tropical south and cloud forests.
From US$9,800per person, based on 2 sharing, five-star / best-available hotels
South Taiwan · Ocean Cliffs
Kaohsiung
高雄 · Gāoxióng
Kaohsiung Music Center during the Taiwan Lantern Festival · Photo: Tiouraren (Y.-C. Tsai), CC BY-SA 4.0
Why go
A harbour city of art districts and seafood, gateway to Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum and the tropical coast of Kenting.
Taiwan’s great southern port has reinvented itself around its harbour: warehouses turned into the Pier-2 Art Center, a waterfront music centre and a light-rail loop along the bay.
Inland, the vast Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum draws pilgrims and visitors alike, and Kenting’s beaches are two hours south.
Highlights
- 一Pier-2 Art Center
- 二Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
- 三Lotus Pond
- 四Cijin Island seafood
Top experiences
What to see and do in Kaohsiung
Pier-2 Art Center 駁二藝術特區
Old harbour warehouses turned into galleries, design shops and installations along the waterfront.
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum 佛陀紀念館
A vast Buddhist museum and monastery complex with a giant seated Buddha and pagodas.
Lotus Pond 蓮池潭
A lake lined with temples, including the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas.
Cijin Island 旗津
A short ferry ride to seafood restaurants, Cihou Lighthouse and Kaohsiung’s first Mazu temple.
When to go
Winter is warm and sunny here, a welcome escape from the cooler north. Summers are hot with afternoon storms.
Getting there
- High-speed rail from Taipei to Zuoying takes about 1.5–2 hours.
- Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) has regional flights.
Where to stay
- Harbour / Asia New Bay Area: Modern hotels with harbour views near Pier-2.
Local tips
- Use Kaohsiung as the gateway to Kenting.
- Cruise passengers can join our private shore excursions.
Private tours
Journeys including Kaohsiung
Plan
A private trip to Kaohsiung
Tell us your dates and pace. We will suggest how long to stay, where to sleep and when to arrive to avoid the crowds.
Kaohsiung: frequently asked questions
How far is Kenting from Kaohsiung?
About two hours by private car.
