The port city of Kaohsiung has become a new tourist center attracting millions of visitors to Taiwan (China).
Kaohsiung is a city located in the south of Taiwan (China). It is also the only place on the island that has a full view of mountains, sea, rivers and harbors. With its unique natural ecosystem and cuisine, in recent years, Kaohsiung has proven itself to be a promising new tourist center. Photo: Hoang HaKaohsiung City was designed and built with a focus on becoming a bicycle-friendly city, with a total length of 950km of bicycle lanes throughout the city. The buildings are not too high, with dark colors and solid structures, resistant to frequent earthquakes. However, viewed from above, the port city looks extremely modern and beautiful. Photo: Hoang HaKaohsiung has unique landscapes and many cultural and historical sites. Among them, Fo Guang Shan Monastery - the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan (China) is a destination that tourists should not miss. Photo: Hoang HaFo Guang Shan Temple was built on a massive scale of 100 hectares. The temple complex includes 8 stupas, 4 Chanh Giac Towers, 48 underground palaces, 8 heavenly palaces and tens of thousands of large and small Buddha statues. Photo: Hoang HaThe highlight of this complex is the world's tallest Buddha statue, located in Bodhi Square. The statue is cast from 1,872 tons of bronze with a total height of 108m including the base. The body of the Buddha statue contains 100,000 copies of the Heart Sutra, handwritten by hundreds of Buddhists. Photo: Hoang HaSunset at Fo Guang Shan Monastery seen from above. Photo: Hoang HaIn addition, visitors can explore Cijin Island, located west of Kaohsiung City. The long, narrow island was discovered in the 17th century, with fresh natural scenery, ideal for enjoying a vacation by the vast ocean. Photo: Hoang HaThe Cijin Fortress was built in 1720 and is located at the highest point so that visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the island. The original fortress was damaged by war and rebuilt in 1991. Photo: Hoang HaCijin Lighthouse was planned and built by a British engineer in 1883 for military purposes. Now, this place has become a famous check-in spot. Photo: Hoang HaA light rail line in Kaohsiung. This is also a popular means of transportation for local people. With a fairly fast speed, visitors can experience riding the train around the city at a cheap and convenient cost. Photo: Hoang HaA corner of the port in Kaohsiung. This place not only has cargo ships but is also a stopover for many large cruise ships from Asia and many countries around the world. In recent years, Kaohsiung has also arranged cruise ships and small boats to carry tourists for sightseeing and sightseeing at sea. Photo: Hoang HaThe Grand Harbour Bridge, located next to the Bo Er Art District, is the first swing bridge in Taiwan (China) and the longest river bridge in Asia. The bridge swings at 3pm every day, and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, it swings once more at 7pm. Each swing lasts 3 minutes. Photo: Hoang HaA building with unique architecture in Kaohsiung. Photo: Hoang HaAccording to statistics in 2023, a total of 574,976 tourists visited Taiwan (China), of which more than 42,000 arrived through Kaohsiung International Airport. In Vietnam, Vietravel tourism company alone brought more than 13,000 visitors to this destination, of which nearly 5,000 came to Kaohsiung to visit and experience many interesting activities. Photo: Hoang HaFrom the beginning of 2024 until now, Vietravel continues to have more than 11,000 visitors to Taiwan (China), including about 4,000 tourists to Kaohsiung. Photo: Hoang HaComing here, visitors not only enjoy the modern, airy space and beautiful scenery, but are also attracted by experiences such as making traditional cakes, drinking milk tea, boiling century eggs, exploring night market cuisine... Kaohsiung is proving to be an impressive and attractive destination that cannot be missed by Vietnamese tourists. Photo: Hoang Ha
Refer to Kaohsiung - Taiwan (China) travel programs with Vietravel:
Ho Chi Minh City - Taiwan (China): Taipei - Taichung - Kaohsiung (6 days 5 nights, 5 days 4 nights)
Vietnam Airlines/Vietravel Airlines - Departures in January, February 2025 - Package from: 15,990,000 VND
Hanoi - Taiwan (China): Taipei - Taichung - Kaohsiung (6 days 5 nights, 5 days 4 nights)
Vietnam Airlines/Vietravel Airlines - Departure: January 29, 30, 31, 2025, February 21, 28, 2025... all-inclusive from: 13,500,000 VND
The Fried Chicken Festival in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan (China) takes place every two years, attracting thousands of locals and tourists to visit and enjoy.
The Fried Chicken Festival in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan (China) takes place every two years, attracting thousands of locals and tourists to visit and enjoy.
