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- 5.04.7/5152 ReviewFree
based on 384 reviews"This is the quiet morning of my beloved Little Ryukyu. I will see dreamers sailing out to sea, and I will occasionally meet morning joggers saying good morning to each other. I think the most beautiful things in this world are always given by nature, so I hope more and more people will take good care of her.Good morning, it is a morning jog that only wants to take pictures and not run🏃♀️"Pingtung.Xiaoliuqiu34.1km from KaohsiungHighlights: Ryukyu Island, commonly known as Xiaoliuqiu, is a coral reef island in the southwest of Pingtung Port, Taiwan. It is currently under the jurisdiction of Ryukyu Township, Pingtung County, and is also included in the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area. The famous natural wonder "Vase Stone" on the island is a must-visit place for tourists to visit and take pictures, and the "Sunset Viewing Pavilion" is a very good sunset viewing spot in Taiwan. "Beauty Cave" and the island's tourist attraction "Wugui Cave", the landscape is peculiar and breathtaking. In addition, the "Clam Bay" for snorkeling and playing in the water is comparable to Konglong Bay in Hawaii. Nature has created all kinds of strange rocks on the island! The voyage to Xiaoliuqiu waterway is about 40 minutes. On the island, you can take a round-the-island bus to visit the tourist attractions along the round-the-island road and an inland road that traverses the whole island. The whole journey takes about 1-2 hours. In addition, you can take the Xiaoliuqiu submarine sightseeing diving boat at Baisha Pier to explore the mysterious underwater world. The whole journey takes about 30 minutes.Show Less - 5.54.7/5742 ReviewFrom1094.64based on 718 reviews"A place worth a visit. Although there are aquariums everywhere, the sea life hall here is very good. Very interesting, especially the 3d hall that children like. There are many gift shops in the venue and many restaurants, as well as snack cars."Pingtung77.2km from KaohsiungHighlights: • There are rich types of fish in the museum, which are divided into Taiwan Waters Museum, Coral Kingdom Pavilion, and World Waters Pavilion.• The three-story aquarium, underwater tunnel, cute penguins, and leisurely swimming beluga whales and sharks all make people feel like they are visiting the underwater world in person!• Not only suitable for family groups, even adults can have a great time here△ There is a whale water plaza at the entrance, which is displayed with full-scale physical models. There are big-winged whales and calf whales leaping out of the water, and sperm whales spraying water to breathe. Visitors can play in the water to cool off in this plaza and enjoy the beauty of southern Taiwan. Sunshine and cool water.△ Stroll through the largest undersea tunnel in Taiwan△ Overnight at the Marine Life Museum: When the sun sets slowly, go to Pingtung and spend the night at the Marine Life Museum! Enjoy the fun that is different from the daytime and appreciate the secrets of the ocean at night. Sleep next to the fish tank, just like living on the bottom of the sea. Observe the three exhibition halls of Taiwan Waters Pavilion, Coral Kingdom Pavilion and World Waters Pavilion, and learn about the night life of marine life.Show Less
- 4.34.6/5314 ReviewFree
based on 336 reviews"Treasure Island Taiwan is really worth a visit. Taipei and Kenting are completely different styles, it is recommended that everyone feel it. Taiwanese are super enthusiastic, Kenting's seafood is really not too delicious 😜😍"Pingtung.Baishawan Beach89.3km from KaohsiungHighlights: Kenting Park is a large-scale natural scenic area in Kenting. The tour route is divided into east coast, west coast and surrounding attractions. Baisha Bay is located on the west coast, along the beach in the northwest of Maobitou Park. It belongs to the coral reef coast and has a white sand beach with a length of 100 meters. Many movies such as "Cape No. 7", "Those Years" and "Youth Pie" are in This scene has become a popular tourist attraction in Kenting. The blue and clear waters of Baisha Bay, coupled with the unique coral reefs here, are exceptionally beautiful. Since few tourists visit, it still maintains its natural appearance. This sea is not inferior to any sea in Southeast Asia. The offshore area is blue-green, showing a slightly transparent color under the sunlight. Baishawan Beach is ideal for swimming, diving, sailing and other marine recreational activities. The beach provides water sports such as banana boats and jet skis, as well as a bar that provides flushing, beach chairs, drinks, snacks and other services. Barbecue, camp or bike on land. Kenting in autumn and winter will not be too cold. You can still look forward to the beautiful scenery of the sunset and the sea. At night, you can see the stars shining in the sky, which is very romantic. The Houbi Lake Seafood and Fish Market is not too far from here. It is also good to ride a bicycle to eat a cheap and high-quality seafood dinner.Show Less - 4.84.7/5367 ReviewFreebased on 688 reviews"Taiwan is actually very beautiful, especially Kenting, the sea and sky and the sea are very blue, connected into one piece. The sea is very clear, suitable for playing in the water, I hope I have a chance to go again in the future! Taipei, also very good! Look at the humanities, Qingjing Farm to see nature!"Pingtung91.3km from KaohsiungHighlights: Kenting National Park is located on the south side of the Hengchun Peninsula. It is a national park. The park is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It is also a national park that covers both land and sea. The main scenic spots to play Kenting National Park are generally divided into the east line and the west line with the ancient city of Hengchun as the center. The east and west lines are also divided into the east line and the east line, and the west line and the west line respectively. The main scenic spots are basically located in the east and west lines, but because the scenic spots are relatively separated, it takes basically 2 days to visit all the scenic spots. The scenic spots on the east line include Jiale Shui Scenic Area, Qikong Waterfall and Chuhuo Scenic Spot, while those on the east line include Longpan Park, Eluanbi Park, Chuanfan Rock, Kenting, and Nanwan Beach. The attractions on the west line include the Marine Life Museum, and the attractions on the west line include Maobitou Park and Houbihu Fishing Port (seafood market). Generally, tourists come here mainly for one-day trips to the scenic spots in the east and west lines. If you have enough time, you can visit the ancient city of Hengchun again. It was built in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, and is currently a well-preserved ancient city on the island. Just talking about the ancient city of Hengchun, many people may not be familiar with it, but as long as the movie "Cape No. 7" is mentioned, everyone must be familiar with it. That's right, the ancient city of Hengchun is where the story of the movie "Cape No. 7" happened and The filming location, where you can visit the home of the hero Ajia in the movie, take a photo with the mailbox, send a postcard to a friend, and visit and enter and exit the bustling west gate of the ancient city. Starting from Hengchun Old Town, you can go to Maobitou Park, which is located on the west end of the line. It is located at the southwest end of Hengchun Peninsula. It is named Maobitou because of its shape like a crouching cat. Due to the topography, various natural terrains have been formed here. The scenery here is pleasant and it has become a good place to watch the sea and the rocks. After visiting here, you can go east to Longluan Pond, which is a place where migratory birds gather to spend the winter in autumn and winter, and it is also an ideal bird watching spot. Going back from Eluanbi Park, you will pass Chuanfan Rock on the way, located between Kenting and Eluanbi Park. It is a rock standing in the sea, from a distance it looks like a sailing ship about to set sail. Continue to walk back, you can come to Nanwan Beach. In the same way, you may not know about Nanwan, but you must know that the "Fantasy Drifting of Pi" directed by Ang Lee and won multiple Oscar awards, Nanwan Beach is the filming location at the end of the movie. The sea is clear and blue, and the sandy beach is beautiful and detailed. It is also one of the representative attractions in Kenting National Park, and has become the base camp for Kenting water sports. When it comes to Kenting, the Kenting Music Festival has to mention the "Kenting Spring Wave Music Festival" held in Eluanbi Lighthouse Park in early April every year. This is an outdoor music event that can set off a boom. Many singers and fans came here, as well as many foreign tourists. The performances are also maintained to end before 12 midnight.Show Less
- 4.64.6/5986 ReviewFrom156.84based on 465 reviews"In the motherland of Taiwan, the Goose Trunk Park is located at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, one of the eight scenery of Taiwan. The lighthouse in the park is a guiding light in the southern sea area and the only armed lighthouse in the world. There is also a giant statue next to the tower, and there is a monument in front of the "Taiwan Eight Views" memorial stone for tourists to take pictures. The coral reef limestone terrain in the park is full of strange stone, and the trails are crisscrossed, just like a maze. The scenic spots such as Haohan Stone, Bohai Pavilion, Youyi Village, Yingbin Pavilion are all fascinating. Various tropical plants, and due to the advantages of terrain, you can overlook the blue sea and blue sky. In addition, a batch of red-tailed burrows transit every September, which is a good place to watch birds."Pingtung.Cape Eluanbi99.5km from KaohsiungHighlights: Eluanbi Park is located at the southern end of Taiwan. Due to the strong sunlight along the coast and clear sea water, it is suitable for the growth of reef-building corals. It rises through the uplift of the earth's crust and is eroded by waves, washed by rain, and hit by strong winds. A peculiar landscape of crags, peaks and caves. The trails in the park are criss-crossed, like entering a maze. There are also attractions such as Hero Stone, Canghai Pavilion, Youyi Village, Qiu Rong, Yougu, Yingbin Pavilion, etc., which are fascinating everywhere. Looking from the north of the park, you can see blue sky and blue sea, green trees and white sand, rugged reefs, and plateau pinnacles. In addition, every September (before and after Bailu in the lunar calendar), a large number of red-tailed shrikes from Siberia and mainland China cross the border. The scene is spectacular and worth watching. The most famous one in the park is the Eluanbi Lighthouse. An armed lighthouse with a history of more than 100 years, the light force is known as the "Light of East Asia". The pure white and beautiful tower body contrasts with the blue sky and green grass, which is particularly pleasing to the eye. In addition, next to the tower, there are monuments such as the "Eight Sceneries of Taiwan" for tourists to take pictures. On the northwest side of Eluanbi Lighthouse, scholars have discovered the prehistoric ruins of the Xiantao culture 5,000 years ago, which is also worth seeing.Show Less
- 5.84.7/5538 ReviewFree"Alishan national scenic area is worth a visit when you are around Taichung/ Chiayi area. The cypress forest is really one of a kind, where most of the trees are few hundreds and thousands of years old. The fog gives it a mysterious feeling. Go to fenqihu old street before entering the national forest area for old town vibes and food. Also taking the Alishan rail was an interesting experience."Chiayi County>100km from KaohsiungHighlights: ·Enjoy the four seasons "flower viewing in spring, summer escape, autumn maples, and winter cloud viewing"·Indulge in the five wonders: sunrise, the sea of clouds, sunset, forest, and railway·Wander in the pleasant mountains and forests, slow down your pace, feel refreshingAlishan National Scenic Area includes Fanlu, Zhuqi, Meishan, and Alishan. The transportation network of these four counties is like the veins of a leaf spreading throughout the region. Visitors travel through the area and marvel at the lushness of the forests, spectacular sunrises, and gorgeous cloud formations. Tasting tea in the tea gardens and visiting the Tsou Tobacco Tribe are not-to-be-missed leisure activities.△ High-altitude undulations form the terrain of the eastern mountainous area of Alishan, consisting of 18 main mountains. Peaks, green mountains, and towering giant trees surround it. Streams are flowing in the mountains.△ Alishan has been rich in red cypress and hinoki cypress since ancient times. After logging, there are now nearly 40 giant red cypress trees in the first and second phases of the giant tree plank road. Among them, No. 28 Giant Tree, is 45 meters high, 12.3 meters in circumference, and about 2,300 years old. It is a must-see when visiting Alishan.△The mountainous area is rich in ecology, with rare plants such as the fern, Huperzia Soma, and orchids; animals include local macaques, emperor pheasants, slugs, Alishan robins, Alishan pepper fish, etc., making it very lively.△ The forest train in Alishan Forest Recreation Area is very popular among tourists.△ Every year from mid-March to April is the cherry blossom season. Cherry blossoms are blooming all over the mountains and fields. Being in it is very romantic and beautiful.△ The sunrise in Alishan is magnificent and unforgettable. Zhushan is an ideal place to watch the sunrise.△ The Alishan area has a mild climate and there is more rain in July and August. From November to April, affected by the northeast monsoon, it is easier to see the sea of clouds and cloud waterfalls.△ Visit the indigenous tribe and learn about their culture and customs.The houses of Tsou villages all have straw roofs, and the men's club "Kuba" is famous among them.△ shot daylight and big temperature difference between day and night are Aishan's geological advantages. The alpine Olong tea, Jinxuan tea and tea bags are popular among Alisha area. Tea tasting on site or by the river and tea ceremony in the bamboo forest are avaliable for tourists.△ There are also local specialty snacks, such as sunrise pancakes and millet mochi, which are worth trying.Show Less
- 6.84.7/51463 ReviewFreebased on 2664 reviews"Experienced sun moon lake from air (cable car), land (bicycle) and water (ferry). Nice day trip and beautiful lake with nice cycling trail. Would have been keen to visit the aboriginal village if I had more time. Wen Wu temple is also a very large temple to visit"Nantou.Sun Moon Lake Water Pier>100km from KaohsiungHighlights: • Sun Moon Lake is surrounded by mountains and lush forests. The lake is crystal clear, with visibility reaching over 10 meters.• There are many ways to visit Sun Moon Lake. Taking a yacht around the lake, the Sun Moon Lake cable car, the Sun Moon Lake bicycle path around the lake, and the lake trail are all good options.• Every spring, the cherry blossoms along the road are in full bloom, presenting a colorful scene△ Sun Moon Lake is a vast lake, and the peaks reflected in the lake look like a beautiful scene in a painting. There is a small island in the pond, which looks like a bead floating on the water from a distance, so it is called "Pearl Island" and is now also called Lalu Island. With this island as the boundary, the northern half of the lake is round like the sun, and the southern half of the lake is curved like a crescent moon. This is where the name Sun Moon Lake comes from.△ The Sun Moon Lake Lake Route has been hailed by CNN as one of the most beautiful bicycle lanes in the world. Whether you are traveling with friends, a couple on a date, or a family trip, you must ride a bicycle when visiting Sun Moon Lake and enjoy the freedom and comfort of the lake.△ Enjoy the entire lake tour to appreciate the scenery of Sun Moon Lake and the mountains, with the captain’s warm service and on-board guided tour. Along the way, you can overlook Lalu Island, Sun Moon Resort, Lalu Island, Ci'en Pagoda, Xuanzang Temple, Xuanguang Temple, water boat house, four-handed hanging net, cable car station, Sun Moon Lake outlet, and Wenwu Temple.△ Sun Moon Lake Cable Car - overlooking the 360-degree view of the lake and mountains of Sun Moon Lake. If there is enough water, you may also have the opportunity to see the foggy and fairyland-like dreamy scenery.Show Less
- 4.74.7/595 ReviewFrom990.39"Remember to take the cable car to Sun Moon Lake, and you can choose the crystal car. The ground is transparent and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake. Very good experience 🌺 The visitor center near the cable car also has light meals and ice cream, you can rest for a while."Nantou.Sun Moon Lake Ita Thao Wharf Market Place>100km from KaohsiungHighlights: "Sun Moon Lake Cable Car is a cable car system in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, with a total cost of NT$1 billion. The whole line is invested and constructed by the Jiu Aboriginal Culture Village in the BOO (Build-Operate-Own, private planning, construction and operation) model. The cable car system started operation on December 28, 2009. The route runs from the front of the Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center of the National Salvation Mission to the Guanshan Building of the Jiu Aboriginal Culture Village, with a total length of 1.877 kilometers and only 2 stops. On the way of the cable car, you can overlook the famous Sun Moon Lake. The view and the Puli Basin."Show Less
- 5.14.7/5245 ReviewFrom2554.16based on 599 reviews"It was a trip to Nantou, China and we visited Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. The experience was amazing and we all enjoyed it."Nantou>100km from KaohsiungHighlights: The Nine Nationalities Cultural Village is a theme park with the nine major ethnic groups in Taiwan, including the Minority Cultural Area, the Happy World and the European Garden. The high point of the scenic spot is the Guanshan Building in the back mountain, and you can take the cable car to the Sun Moon Lake and the happy world under the mountain. If the weather is fine, sitting in the cable car can overlook the panoramic view of the Cultural Village and the lakes and mountains of Sun Moon Lake, with an excellent viewing angle. Minority cultural areas are mainly for watching performances, tribal landscapes and participating in DIY experience activities. There are tribal buildings built in 1:1 imitation of real houses of various ethnic groups, singing and dancing performances showing the primitive and rough charm of ethnic minorities, and tourists can also experience traditional activities such as archery, blowing arrows, pounding mochi, weaving cloth, and kneading pottery. Original style. The amusement facilities in Happy World are very rich - thrilling UFO free fall, exciting water roller coaster, interesting gold mine canoe adventure, interstellar travel, Jurassic adventure, more suitable for children's music carriage, hot air balloon, old man Leisure projects such as cars, jumping frogs, etc. The European Garden is built in the style of the European court. It consists of Baroque buildings and beautiful geometric flower gardens. The majestic Palace, the Roman fountain in the center of the garden and the Gothic bell tower in the corner are all popular places to take pictures. The new station on the west side of the garden can take a steam train, the second largest railway branch line in Nantou County, which will take you through caves, iron bridges, across the colorful Vienna Forest, and tour the whole garden in a romantic and leisurely way. In addition to the themed restaurants such as Li Palace, Maya Restaurant, and Gold Mine Restaurant in the scenic area, there are also traditional ethnic minority foods such as bamboo rice and Bunun barbecue next to the Shiyin Theater. Each tribe will have some specialty shops, and tourists can buy some handicrafts as companions. The recommended gifts include handmade bracelets, necklaces and ornaments from the Paiwan Glass Bead Workshop; millet wine and millet snacks from the Bunun Millet Wine Story House, pottery and wood carvings from the Rukai Haocha Store, and the Atayal Tai The price of hand-made cloth in Luge Yifang is mostly between NT$100-300. The visitor service center is on the left side of the gate parking lot. There are coin-operated lockers for luggage storage, as well as baby strollers and wheelchairs.Show Less
- 5.94.5/5497 ReviewFreebased on 1292 reviews"it's a relatively small residential area. nice artwork but max 15mins there. wouldn't recommend going out of the way but a quick stop to next attraction might be appropriate"Taichung>100km from KaohsiungHighlights: There is an old military dependents' village near Lingdong University of Science and Technology in Nantun District, Taichung City. It attracts people from all over the world to visit every year. Veteran Huang Yongfu, because of boredom in his later years, picked up a paintbrush and used the alleys and streets in the military dependents' village as a natural canvas. All kinds of beautiful rainbow lines and cute animals are painted. Because of the bold colors, cute composition and full of childlike interest, it makes visitors feel like they are in a rainbow world. Therefore, netizens call it "Rainbow Dependents' Village", and Huang Yongfu is affectionately known by people. Known as "Grandpa Rainbow", many photography enthusiasts and young literary and artistic young people will come here to take pictures. The tens of meters long alley at the entrance of the village is a place where "Grandpa Rainbow" paints a lot, and it is also a lively place. Mr. Huang Yongfu's home is in this alley, and it is easy to find, because the gate of his house is covered with notes left by tourists, which are full of words of blessing: "Grandpa Rainbow, your The creation makes ordinary military dependents villages have extraordinary colors", "The painting is so beautiful, please continue to be colorful." From time to time, "Grandpa Rainbow" will go out of the house to take pictures with everyone at the request of tourists. He didn't mind that the tourists were tired, he pushed open the door and visited his old house of more than ten square meters. Although the house was not big, the walls were filled with dozens of cartoon characters and animal shapes, and various kinds of animals were placed on the bed. All kinds of woodcuts, and on the table are all kinds of watercolor pens, brushes and papers. Painting has become a habit of Huang Yongfu's life. He paints every day and will continue to paint.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Kaohsiung?
Some Best Things to Do near Kaohsiung include:Lambai Island, National Museum of Marine Biology Aquarium, Baisha Beach, Kenting National Park, Cape Eluanbi
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Kaohsiung?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Kaohsiung include:Lambai Island:4.7, National Museum of Marine Biology Aquarium:4.7, Baisha Beach:4.6, Kenting National Park:4.7, Cape Eluanbi:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near Kaohsiung located?
The Best Things to Do near Kaohsiung are mainly located in:Lambai Island:Pingtung, National Museum of Marine Biology Aquarium:Pingtung, Baisha Beach:Pingtung, Kenting National Park:Pingtung, Cape Eluanbi:Pingtung
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