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Kaohsiung

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22.62° N
120.31° E
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Taiwan
Time zone identifier
Asia/Taipei
Currency reference
TWD
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Kaohsiung / Day trips

Planning a Cijin Island day trip from Kaohsiung

Build a half-day or full-day Cijin Island plan around the ferry crossing from Kaohsiung, covering the beach, seafood street, and old lighthouse and fort.

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Kaohsiung / First-time visitor

First 24 hours in Kaohsiung: what to sort out and do

A first-time visitor's plan for the day you land in Kaohsiung, covering arrival, getting around by MRT and light rail, paying, and connecting to the internet.

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Kaohsiung / Transportation

How to use the Kaohsiung MRT with an iPASS card

A step-by-step guide to buying and using an iPASS card on the Kaohsiung MRT, plus the mistakes first-time riders make with tokens and tap-in rules.

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