What to do in Kaohsiung?

Here are my top 5 must do in Kaohsiung.


1. Cycling in Cijin Island

Cijin Harbour

Motorbike in the ferry.

Tianhou Temple

Fresh seafood

Selfies with Spiderman

Street vendors

Seaside Park

Cijin Star Tunnel

Dried seafood market

Local ice cream

Cihou Fort

View from Cihou Fort

Cijin Island is a tiny island just a 5 minutes ferry journey from Kaohsiung Harbour to Cijin Harbour. This Island will definitely give you unforgotten memories.

Here are some attractions in Cijin Island: Cijin Seaside Park, Cihou Fort, Cijin Star Tunnel, Tianhou Temple and etc.

How to get there?

•      Take the orange Line and get off at Sizihwan (O1)
•    Go to exit 1
•    Please follow the signboard. It takes about 10 minutes’ walks to the harbor.
•    Take the ferry to Cijin Island. It’s cost 15NT per person.
•     It take about 10 minutes to reach Cijin Island

    

    2. Eat and Shop at Rui Feng Night Market

Outside the night market.

Food!

More food!

Fresh bread.

More hidden food

BBQ and mini Steamboat seafood.

Throw throw!

More throw!

Outdoor massage.

Shoes shop

      Ruifeng Night Market is the best and busiest night market in Kaohsiung. There are lots of food stalls selling all kinds of local delights, from drinks to beef steaks.

       

       How to get there?

•             Take the red line and get off at Kaohsiung Arena (R14)
•             Go to exit 1
•             Please follow the large crowd and you will be able to see the bright Signboard "瑞丰夜市"
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   *Closed on Monday and Wednesday.*

     3. Dragon Tiger Pagodas / Lotus Pond

Enter at Dragon mouth

      This is an iconic landmark in Kaohsiung. The attraction is free. You must enter through the mouth of the dragon and leave through the rear of the tiger.

      How to get there?

•        Take the red line and get off at Zouying (R16)
•        Walk down Mingtan Road to Lotus Pond or Public bus red line #35 at platform 5

     4. Shopping at Kaohsiung Arena / Hanshin Arena

Arena

      The Kaohsiung Arena is nicely located at central Kaohsiung. It is also beside the biggest mall with many nice restaurants, cafes and etc.

       How to get there?

•      Take the red line and get off at Kaohsiung Arena (R14)
•       Exit from No.1

2    5. Take a stroll at Ai He (Love River)

Cycling path

      The love river is a long river in Kaohsiung. The river is best to view during night time. You can also travel by boat and enjoy the scenery. There is also a few bars and restaurant.
   
      How to get there?

•         Take the Orange Line and get off at Yanchengpu (O2)
•         Exit to Wufu road and walk east up Wufu road toward the Love River

s   I spend a total of 250 SGD for 4D3N in Kaohsiung.  

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Updated: MAXTHER - Unique experiences at lowest prices in South East Asia

Unique experiences at lowest prices in South East Asia

Maxther.com

Maxther.com had her baby steps in January 2017, and now provides more than 80 different experience from 8 countries in Southeast Asia. And their listenings are still growing!

Maxther is a travel marketplace for Southeast Asia local experiences, begin with a group of tech nerds and travel addicts who have more than 30 years of experience in Southeast Asia travel industry. Their extensive travel in Southeast Asia and interactions with the locals over the years has inspired the concept for Maxther, that is to help locals maximize their resources and be connected globally for alternative opportunities while allowing travelers to maximize their local travel experiences. 

The concept allows for local tour operators, boutique travel agencies, local rural/urban communities, and individual (really anyone) to participate.

While there are many established online travel marketplace platforms around, this is how Maxther distinguish itself:

1) They focus on Southeast Asia/ ASEAN countries only. We look for unique, one-of-a-kind local experiences in Southeast Asia to list on their platform.

2) Maxther has free help plans, built on their travel experiences, in areas like enhancing itinerary ideas, operationalising local experiences, I.T. setup, English language etc., to assist our local partner (aka Maxperts) to put up their unique experiences successfully online. You will not find these help plans on other established platforms.

3) All Maxperts working with them are verified via checking of license & personal identification documents and face-to-face interviews. This is their assurance to their guests that their Maxperts are authentic people and licensed companies.

Review

My first impression of the Maxther that they have unique activities that allow me to learn their daily lives. None of the travel agencies can provide local experiences.  As a backpacker, I will definitely join one of the activity to learn and experience from the local lives. The activities are affordable too!

For example, they have an activity to allow you to walk in a traditional Khmer Village and the school visit in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Khmer Village is one of the poorest villages in Siem Reap Province. You can get to see the house made of palm leaves and their daily lives. Last but not least, you will be joining one of the local villager's house for lunch!

I can't wait to join this activity in June. Do check it out for my next post about this activity!

Do sign up to be Maxpert - http://maxther.com/registration/

Referral code: MAX-DIARI (USD$5 or SGD$7)

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