Holiday in Kaohsiung
City in Taiwan — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇹🇼
Country
Taiwan
Type
City
Best time to travel
October to April (20-28 °C, dry). Summer hot and humid with typhoon risk (June-September). Winter pleasantly warm.
Budget/day
55-120 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Kaohsiung International (KHH, approx. 13-17 h with layover in Hong Kong, Bangkok, or Tokyo). No visa required for Germans for up to 90 days.
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What makes Kaohsiung special as a destination?
Kaohsiung is the second largest city in Taiwan and the most important port of the island. The metropolis in southern Taiwan has transformed in recent decades from an industrial city to a modern cultural center — former warehouses at the harbor now house galleries, cafes, and creative spaces. The Lotus Pond (Lianchi Tan) is Kaohsiung's most famous landmark: The artificial lake is lined with vividly decorated temples, including the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas — two towers that are entered through the mouth of a dragon and exited through that of a tiger. Next to it stands the 72-meter-high Spring and Autumn Pavilion. The scenery is particularly spectacular at sunset. Pier-2 Art Center is the vibrant art district in former harbor warehouses: Street art, installations, galleries, and creative markets attract artists and visitors. The Kaohsiung Music Center at the harbor, an architectural masterpiece, resembles a whale emerging from the water. The Liuhe Night Market is one of the most famous night markets in Taiwan: Hundreds of stalls offer seafood, local snacks, and freshly prepared dishes. Cijin Island, a nearby sandy island, can be reached by ferry in 5 minutes and offers fresh seafood right on the beach, a historic lighthouse, and the Cihou Temple. The Fo Guang Shan Monastery, 30 km northeast, is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan with a 36-meter-high Buddha statue and the impressive Buddha Memorial Center.
What are the top highlights in Kaohsiung?
The top highlights in Kaohsiung include Lotus Pond & Dragon Tiger Pagodas, Pier-2 Art Center, Cijin Island, Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Liuhe Night Market.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Lotus Pond & Dragon Tiger Pagodas
Kaohsiung's landmark: colorful pagodas at the artificial lake, entered through the dragon's mouth — spectacular at sunset.
Pier-2 Art Center
Creative district in former warehouses: street art, galleries, and installations at the transformed harbor area.
Cijin Island
Nearby sandy island accessible by ferry in 5 minutes: lighthouse, seafood restaurants, and relaxed beach charm.
Fo Guang Shan Monastery
Largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan: 36 m high Buddha statue and impressive Memorial Center, 30 km northeast.
Liuhe Night Market
One of the most famous night markets in Taiwan: hundreds of stalls with seafood, bubble tea, and local snacks.
Hotels in Kaohsiung
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When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
The best time to visit Kaohsiung is October to April (20-28 °C, dry). Summer hot and humid with typhoon risk (June-September). Winter pleasantly warm.. 27-33 °C, hot and humid with typhoon season and monsoon rains In winter: 18-25 °C, mild and dry, pleasant climate
Recommended travel time
October to April (20-28 °C, dry). Summer hot and humid with typhoon risk (June-September). Winter pleasantly warm.
Summer
27-33 °C, hot and humid with typhoon season and monsoon rains
Winter
18-25 °C, mild and dry, pleasant climate
How much does a holiday in Kaohsiung cost?
Budget travellers: 30-50 €/day, mid-range: 55-120 €/day, luxury: 140-350 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
30-50 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
55-120 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
140-350 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Kaohsiung?
Flight to Kaohsiung International (KHH, approx. 13-17 h with layover in Hong Kong, Bangkok, or Tokyo). No visa required for Germans for up to 90 days.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa required — Germans can stay visa-free in Taiwan for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for 6 months.
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) — 1 € ≈ 34 TWD. Credit cards accepted in hotels and larger shops, cash needed for night markets.
Get an EasyCard — rechargeable card for metro, bus, and purchases. Available at every MRT station and convenience stores.
Night markets open in the evening from 6 PM — Liuhe and Ruifeng Night Market are the best. Have small change ready, many stalls only accept cash.
Kenting by bus — Taiwan's southernmost tip with tropical beaches reachable in 2 hours. Perfect day trip from Kaohsiung.
What should you eat in Kaohsiung?
Typical specialities in Kaohsiung: Milkfish (Sabahe) — Kaohsiung's signature fish, served as soup, grilled, or fried: creamy taste, available throughout the city., Danzai noodles — small bowl of shrimp noodles in spicy broth: originally from Tainan, perfected in Kaohsiung., Papaya milk — fresh papaya shake from the night markets: Kaohsiung's unofficial drink, sweet and creamy., Stinky tofu — fried fermented tofu with pickled cabbage: Taiwan's most controversial street food, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside., Mango ice (Baobing) — shaved ice with fresh mangoes and condensed milk: tropical dessert, especially a must in summer..
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