Our first-hand experiences in Kaohsiung, including our stories, guides and places we genuinely tested.
A glimpse of 3 experiences we lived in Kaohsiung. Open each entry for details and useful links to help plan your visit. This selection grows with the content we publish.
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The address we’d whisper to a friend passing through Kaohsiung. Open each entry for details and useful links to help plan your visit. This selection grows with the content we publish.
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On the shores of Lotus Pond in Kaohsiung’s Zuoying district, the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are two seven-storey towers built in 1976, known for their vivid colours and enormous animal sculptures. According to tradition, you enter through the dragon’s mouth and leave through the tiger’s to ward off bad luck and welcome good fortune.
Read the full recommendationLotus Pond, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Located in the heart of Kaohsiung, Sanfong Temple is a Taoist temple known for the hundreds of red lanterns hanging above its courtyard. Its traditional architecture and intricate decorations make it a particularly photogenic place.
Read the full recommendationNo. 134, Hebei 2nd Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, TaiwanNAMI CLUB is an LGBTQ+ bar and club in Kaohsiung, with nights featuring drag shows, go-go dancers and DJ sets. Performances are a big part of the experience, with several acts throughout the evening and artists who love engaging with the crowd. The atmosphere is lively, while the relatively intimate setting lets you enjoy the shows up close.
Read the full recommendationNo. 130, Zhongshan 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung, TaiwanA former port warehouse district transformed into a cultural hub, Pier-2 Art Center is now one of Kaohsiung's most creative neighborhoods. Between repurposed industrial buildings, monumental sculptures, street art, galleries and temporary exhibitions, art can be found around every corner. The area retains its maritime heritage while showcasing a more contemporary and artistic side of the city.
Read the full recommendationNo. 1, Dayong Road, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
“Would you like to join the workshop?” A few metres away from us, a man in his underwear is hanging from ropes in the middle of a bar. All we wanted was somewhere to have a drink and discover Kaohsiung’s gay scene. We had noticed it was a gay bar, but apparently we had skimmed over the “BDSM” part of the description a little too quickly. This evening is…
