If you have ever travelled to Taipei, Taichung before, I would like to recommend Kaohsiung where has many attractions as well. It is convenient to travel in Kaohsiung by MRT, LRT and bus.
Itinerary (Part 1)
- Cijin Island
Access: MRT to Sizihwan Station -> Gushan Ferry Pier
- Dome of Light
Access: MRT Formosa Boulevard Station
- The Pier-2 Art Center
Access: LRT Penglai Pier-2 Station
- Shopping at Carrefour Chenggong Store
Access: Software Technology Park Station
- Liouhe Tourist Night Market
Access: MRT Formosa Boulevard Station, Exit 11
In the morning before going to Cijin Island, I went to 7-Eleven convenience store near hotel buying Easycard for my family. I bought one easy card since my provious trip in Taipei. There were many cute easy card and the price were not the same. Normally, easy card is NTD 100 and I chose Sailor Moon and Doraemon easy card were NT$ 120 each. After that I walked to MRT Formosa Boulevard. I must add value to easy card at the machine. I added NT$ 500. The machine does not have changes. You can check the value at the machine as well.
Here was the one of attractions in Kaohsiung, Dome of Light.
Going to Cijin Island, took MRT to Sizihwan Station, exit no.1. Turn left and go straight, then turn right and go straight, you will see Gushan Ferry Pier.
Go to the left side (follow red arrow), there is walkway to pier. Near the taxi stop is the entrance of motorcycle to pier and the exit of passengers who come from Cijin Island.
Fare: Adult NT$ 30 per trip.
If you have iCash, Easy Card NT$ 20 per trip.
Ferry Timetable
Weekdays:
06:20-08:30 -> departs every 5-7 minutes
08:30-09:50 -> departs every 7-10 minutes
09:50-16:10 -> departs every 10-15 minutes
16:10-20:00 -> departs every 7-10 minutes
20:00-23:55 -> departs every 10-15 minutes
Weekends
06:00-08:20 -> departs every 10-15 minutes
08:20-12:20 -> departs every 7-10 minutes
12:20-19:40 -> departs every 5-7 minutes
19:40-21:00 -> departs every 7-10 minutes
21:00-23:55 -> departs every 10-15 minutes
Went to the 2nd floor. It took about 10 minutes to Cijin Island.
Cijin Island Map
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You can rent a bike to visit attractions. I did not rent a bike, I walked around there. If you would like to visit all attractios, I recommend to rent a bike because some attractions are far from pier and the weather is hot. You can also try seafood here.
I went back to Gushan Ferry Pier and walked to Hamasen Station (LRT) (next to Sizihwan Station, exit no.2). Take LRT to Penglai Pier-2 Station (C13). You can use easy card for taking LRT. Before boarding or get off LRT, you must press the button to open the door train.
There are many interesting photo spots around here. I went there in the evening to avoid the hot weather.
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You can buy souvenirs in reasonable price at Carrefour. Taiwan Tea is very cheap. If you are looking for milk tea, I recommend Lipton Milk Tea as below photo (last photo). Mr. Brown milk tea is ok but I prefer Lipton milk tea.
Going back to hotel, I took the bus instead of MRT or LRT because it was faster, more convenient and especially cheap fare. Bus fare (bus no. 205) from Zhonghua Fuxing Rd. Intersection bus stop (Opposite of Carrefour) to hotel (Qixian 2nd Rd. bus stop) was NT$12. Then, walked 300 m. You can pay the bus fare by easy card. You can look for the bus timetable from Google map or at the bus stop but the bus is not always on time.
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