Kaohsiung 3-Day Tour
Xizi Bay Sunset + Qijin Seafood + Foguangshan Monastery
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Sizihwan Beach (play in waves) + Former British Consulate at Takao (hilltop afternoon tea) + Sun Yat-sen University Tunnel sunset + sabayon fish thick soup
Sizihwan Scenic Area
The Sizihwan Scenic Area is located in Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, and is named for its bay adjacent to the Taiwan Strait. Its name 'Sizih' (Xizi) also refers to Xishi, an ancient beauty, implying the area's picturesque scenery. The scenic area is situated north of the Kaohsiung Port entrance, nestled between mountains and the sea, with Shoushan (Mt. Shou) to the northeast and Shaouchuantou Mountain to the east. The campus of National Sun Yat-sen University occupies most of the area, facing the vast Taiwan Strait. Sizihwan Beach (known as Takao Beach during the Japanese colonial period) is located at the edge of the campus and is a popular recreational area. The former British Consulate at Takao and the historic Lingxing Temple on top of Shaouchuantou Mountain overlook Sizihwan.
Former British Consulate at Takao Cultural Park
The Former British Consulate at Takao Cultural Park is a historic site located in Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, built in 1865. It once served as the British consulate in Taiwan and has now been designated as a historical site by the Ministry of Culture. The consulate is situated on top of Shaochuantou Mountain, overlooking Sizihwan Bay and Kaohsiung Port, and has been converted into a cafe and tourist attraction.
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Cijin Island (star tunnel cycling + Cihou Lighthouse) + seafood street fresh grilled squid + duck meat rice dinner
Cijin Peninsula
Cijin Peninsula, originally known as Cijin Island, is located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, and is one of the birthplaces of Kaohsiung City. The peninsula is approximately 8.5 kilometers long and has an average width of 400 meters. In 1967, to develop the second port of Kaohsiung Harbor, the southern tip of the peninsula, which connected to the main island of Taiwan, was cut off, making it an independent island. The island boasts rich historical sites, natural scenery, and coastal leisure facilities, making it an important tourist attraction in Kaohsiung.
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Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum (Buddha tooth relic + eight pagodas) + Big Buddha prayer + old-style cake
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum (English: Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum), formerly known as the Buddha Memorial Center, is a Mahayana Buddhist cultural, religious, and educational museum located in Dashu District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The museum is affiliated with Fo Guang Shan, one of Taiwan's largest Buddhist organizations. It is adjacent to Fo Guang Shan Monastery, which serves as the headquarters of the order. The museum houses one of the tooth relics of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of the Buddhist faith. The museum was accepted as the youngest member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) in 2014.
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