4 experiences not to be missed when traveling to Kaohsiung

Visit Fo Guang Shan Temple

Located on Tongling Road, Dashu District, Kaohsiung City, Fo Guang Shan Temple is the headquarters of the Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Organization and the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. This spiritual complex is massive in scale and has unique architecture, and is known as the "Buddhist capital" of Taiwan.

The temple is built on a mountaintop, surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The Fo Guang Shan Monastery covers an area of ​​100 hectares, with a lotus-shaped layout. The temple's architecture is inspired by the Stupa and Mahabodhi Temple in the Buddhist holy land of Bodh Gaya in India, but still retains the unique identity of ancient Chinese Buddhism.

Visiting the temple, visitors will be overwhelmed by the giant Buddha statue of Quang Son, the tallest in the world, along with massive architectural works including 8 stupas, 4 Chanh Giac Towers, 48 ​​underground palaces, 8 heavenly palaces and tens of thousands of large and small Buddha statues. In particular, the temple is also the place to keep the Buddha's tooth relic preserved at the Jade Buddha Temple along with many other Buddhist treasures and antiques.

If you are a follower of spiritual tourism, you cannot miss this impressive destination rich in cultural and religious values.

Try making pineapple cake

Like Japanese mochi or Korean rice cakes, pineapple cakes are a must-try specialty when visiting Taiwan (China). Among them, taking part in pineapple cake making classes is also an interesting experience to try in Kaohsiung.

In the class, visitors will be able to make their own small, pretty cakes in many different shapes. The cake crust is thin, fragrant with butter and milk, with pineapple jam filling in many different flavors. The finished cakes will be baked and packaged for visitors to enjoy on the spot or take home as gifts.

Taiwanese people (China) believe that pineapple cakes with the taste of their homeland can bring good luck to those who enjoy them. Therefore, pineapple cakes become a delicious and meaningful gift that tourists can bring back.

Hot mineral bath

With its unique geology, Kaohsiung has countless underground water veins and natural hot springs rich in minerals such as sulfur, which are good for the skin and health. The water here can be hot from 40°C to 50°C, helping visitors relax their muscles, improve blood circulation and relieve stress.

Small hot springs and foot baths in Kaohsiung mainly serve local guests and are not yet known to many tourists. Some notable hot springs include Toyama Mochizuki hot spring, Yulanxuan Soup House hot spring, Baolai Huashang public hot spring...

Explore the night market

Liuhe, Ruifeng and Jinquan are the three most famous night markets in Kaohsiung City. In contrast to the quiet and peaceful daytime scene, the bustling and bustling night markets are ideal destinations for those who want to explore the cuisine and daily life of the people here.

The large night markets cover an area of ​​several hundred square meters, selling mainly food, from main dishes to snacks and soft drinks. Tourists coming here can enjoy local cuisine including beef noodles, fried chicken, milk tea, hot pot, grilled skewers... at affordable prices from 80 TWD (about 63,000 VND) to 300 TWD (about 240,000 VND).

Due to the habit of not cooking, many local families also go to the night market to eat or buy food to take home. In addition, this place is also a place for entertainment with attractive games such as plastic bullet shooting, bear claw, marbles... and sells a variety of items such as clothes, household items, handicrafts, souvenirs...