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Kaohsiung needs more attention for it has the perfect balance of city and slow life, for its amazing xiao long bao, for the choice of bubble tea shops, for its photogenic old district and amazing sunset. In short, I really love Kaohsiung – so much that we dedicated a day (actually more) to eat our way through the city. We could have explored more if our stomach allows but for now here’s our limit in a day… What to eat…
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Just 5 minutes away from Kaohsiung, you’ll reach a beautiful island called Cijin Island 旗津島, making it the perfect destination for families to spend their evening together. We too, wandered around the Cijin District before getting on the ferry with a tap of our iPass card. It is as easy as it sounds and as relaxing as an evening getaway can get. How to get to Cijin Island? Ferry operates at about 10 minutes interval daily at Gushan Ferry Pier…
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They say if you haven’t been to Tainan, you haven’t experience Taiwan. True in some sense. If you never step into Tainan, you might not know the strong Japanese influence in the country. Tainan is one of the oldest city in Taiwan. There are barely any high-rise buildings but they are well-known for preserving the colonial buildings – evidence of their occupation history. We get a full day in this city, just 15 minutes HSR ride away from Kaohsiung. Here…
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A restaurant serving 8 courses at the fixed price, with a humourous chef and fresh ingredients – I can totally see why it’s started to get listed as one of the things to do in Tainan. Zhuxinju 筑馨居 is located along a quiet alley of old shophouses and it’s just another table of guest and us while we were there for the lunch course. The dinner, on the other hand is always packed. Reservation is required a day in advance…
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A 2-hour train ride that cost 200 kyats? This is how the locals travel places surrounding the city centre – an experience you can easily enjoy if you have some time in Yangon. As the name suggests, the train route goes in a circle so within 2 hours, you’ll be able to drop off where you board. Two hours may sound long but there are many sceneries that will keep you occupied like drinking tea, having snacks or just enjoy…
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I love wearing traditional costumes when I travel – of course wearing a Longyi has been on my mind for the longest time. It is not difficult to get your hands on a Longyi but you’ll probably have a tough time choosing one. Below you’ll find some tips, cost and how to get your hands on one. Different types of Longyi The Longyi locals wear are mostly custom-made but you can easily grab one that is meant for travellers at…
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