From Taipei: Kaohsiung Highlights by High-Speed Train｜Taiwan

Meet your guide at Taipei Main Station and board the high-speed train south to Kaohsiung. After arriving at Zuoying Station, begin your exploration with a scenic walk toward Lotus Pond, entering from its northern shore.

Your lakeside route starts at the peaceful Kaohsiung Confucius Temple, one of Taiwan’s largest Confucian temple complexes, known for its elegant traditional architecture. Continue south to the Yuandi Temple Beiji Pavilion, where a towering statue of the Taoist deity Xuantian Shangdi rises dramatically over the water. Then visit the Spring and Autumn Pavilions, famous for their colorful shrines and the statue of Guanyin riding a dragon.

Conclude your Lotus Pond walk at the iconic Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, where entering through the dragon’s mouth and exiting through the tiger’s mouth is said to bring good fortune. Along the way, enjoy time for photos and learn about the spiritual, cultural, and architectural meaning of these lakeside landmarks.

Next, walk to the nearest metro station and travel toward Kaohsiung’s harbor district. After a short walk to the ferry pier, take a brief ferry ride to Cijin Island, a historic seaside neighborhood known for its old street, seafood culture, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense before strolling by the island’s unique black sand beach.

Continue up to the historic Kaohsiung Lighthouse, one of the best places to enjoy panoramic views of the harbor, shipping port, city skyline, and coastline. Afterward, take the ferry back to the mainland and return by metro to Zuoying Station, where you will board the high-speed train back to Taipei.

This private guided day tour is designed to connect Kaohsiung’s temples, harbor culture, seaside atmosphere, and panoramic views in one smooth journey using high-speed train, metro, ferry, and walking.

Places visited or seen: Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung Confucius Temple, Yuandi Temple Beiji Pavilion, Spring and Autumn Pavilions, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Cijin Island, Cijin Old Street, Kaohsiung Lighthouse.