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Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 : Eat, Explore & Love

I recently travelled to Kaohsiung (高雄) & Tainan (台南) with my family and in-laws. My last visit to Taiwan 台湾 (Taipei 台北) was about 4 years ago. This trip, we visited Kaohsiung and Tainan and spent a wonderful week there eating various Taiwanese delicacies and exploring Tainan & Kaohsiung.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - While Taipei is a shopping paradise where you can shop till you drop, both Kaohsiung and Tainan is more for sightseeing with many beautiful cultural and historic attractions.

While Taipei is a shopping paradise where you can shop till you drop, both Kaohsiung and Tainan is more for sightseeing with many beautiful cultural and historic attractions.

Here are my Kaohsiung & Tainan Trip Itinerary that you can refer to plan for your upcoming Taiwan trip 🙂

Day 1 : Arrived at Kaohsiung International Airport via Air Asia, Tainan Flowers Night Market 花園夜市

Day 2 : Tainan Tour with Double Decker Sightseeing Tour Bus (Fort Provintia, Confucian Temple, Tainan City Hall, Shennong Street, Eternal Golden Castle), Rabbit Rabbit Tea

Day 3 : 花楼 Follow Coffee, Dome of Light @ Kaohsiung MRT Formosa Boulevard Station, San Dai Spring Roll 三代春捲 @ Xinxing District, Lao Chiang 老江紅茶牛奶 @ Nantai Road, No.1 exit of Formosa Boulevard Station, Dan Dan Burger

Day 4 : Lotus Pond 蓮池潭 @ Zuoying District, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas 龍虎塔 @ Zuoying District, Xin Jue Jiang Shopping District 新崛江商场, Angel Fried Chicken 天使鸡排 @ XinJueJiang Shopping Area, Xing Fu Tang 幸福堂 @ XinJueJiang Shopping District

Day 5 : Pier-2 Art Center 駁二藝術特區 @ Yancheng District, Pasadena 帕莎蒂娜 @ Pier-2 Art Center, Love River 愛河 @ Renwu District

Day 6 : Dream Mall 夢時代購物中心 @ Qianzhen District, Cianjhen Night Market @ Qianzhen District

Day 7 : Cafe AL @ Xinxing District, Liuhe Night Market 六合夜市

Day 8 : End of our Taiwan trip. Back to Malaysia (KLIA 2 via Air Asia)

The highlights of my amazing Kaohsiung & Tainan Trip :-

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Let the vacation begin! Taiwan here we come!!! For this Taiwan trip, I flown with Air Asia.

Let the vacation begin! Taiwan here we come!!! For this Taiwan trip, I flown with Air Asia. We managed to score some cheap flights during the Air Asia flights promo. You can always refer to Air Asia website for the Free Seats promotion.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Tainan Flower Night Market is the largest and most famous night market in Tainan city.

Tainan Flower Night Market (花园夜市) is the largest and most famous night market in Tainan city. There are many stalls offering wide array of Taiwanese snacks such as takoyaki, stinky tofu, oyster omelette, fried chicken, big sausage wrap small sausage, gua bao, yakitori and many more. For entertainment, there are many game stalls such as basketball, darts, balloon shooting, mahjong and others. For shopping in Tainan, there are also stalls selling clothings and accessories at this night market.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Our supper from Tainan Flower Night Market : steak, lamb chop, yakitori and bacon wrap.

Our supper from Tainan Flower Night Market : steak, lamb chop, yakitori and bacon wrap.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - When in Tainan, one of the must try is the Green Bean Milkshake from 双生.

When in Tainan, one of the must try is the Green Bean Milkshake from 双生.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - To explore the attractions in Tainan, we took the Double-Decker Sightseeing Tour Bus which allow u to hop on and off at any attractions in Tainan for 6 hours.

To explore the attractions in Tainan, we took the Double-Decker Sightseeing Tour Bus which allow u to hop on and off at any attractions in Tainan for 6 hours. I purchased my tickets earlier from Klook website at a discount and I just need to redeem my physical ticket at the Tainan TRA train station.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - They have a open deck area which is perfect to enjoy the views of Tainan city.

They have a open deck area which is perfect to enjoy the views of Tainan city. It’s so fun and convenient to explore the sightseeing spots in Tainan with this Tainan Double-Decker tour bus.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Among the attractions that we covered are Fort Provintia, Anping Fisherman Wharf, Tainan City Hall, Confucian Temple and Shennong Street.

Among the attractions that we covered are Fort Provintia, Anping Fisherman Wharf, Tainan City Hall, Confucian Temple and Shennong Street.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Had a wonderful day walking along Anping Old Street 安平老街 trying various Taiwan local snacks.

Had a wonderful day walking along Anping Old Street 安平老街 trying various Taiwan local snacks. There are many shops selling shrimp crackers and you can sample the shrimp crackers before you buy. As Tainan is famous for seafood, the must try food in Tainan includes shrimp rolls, oyster omelette, fried oyster, pork ball soup. The shrimp rolls are real yummy!

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - When in Taiwan, one of the must-do is trying various tea brands and so I’m trying tea from Rabbit Rabbit Tea :)

When in Taiwan, one of the must-do is trying various tea brands and so I’m trying tea from Rabbit Rabbit Tea 🙂

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Coffee date with Wifey @ Follow Coffee in Tainan

Coffee date with Wifey @ Follow Coffee in Tainan

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Possibly one of the most beautiful MRT stations I’ve ever seen.

Possibly one of the most beautiful MRT stations I’ve ever seen.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Creating memories with my kids with “Dome of Light” as background @ Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station (美麗島).

Creating memories with my kids with “Dome of Light” as background @ Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station (美麗島).

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Located right above Exit 1 of MRT Farmosa Boulevard station in Kaohsiung, San Dai Spring Roll 三代春捲 is a 60 years old shop famous for its handmade spring roll.

Located right above Exit 1 of MRT Farmosa Boulevard station in Kaohsiung, San Dai Spring Roll 三代春捲 is a 60 years old shop famous for its handmade spring roll. The spring roll is loaded generously with Chinese sausage, cabbage, bean sprouts, parsley, crushed peanuts and sprinkled with sugar. We also got to try milk tea from the famous Lao Chiang Milk Tea 老江紅茶牛奶.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Forget about KFC or McDonalds and try Dan Dan Burger instead.

Forget about KFC or McDonalds and try Dan Dan Burger (丹丹漢堡) instead. Originated from Kaohsiung, Dan Dan Burger is a famous fast food chain offering fusion fast food such as hamburger, nuggets, fried chicken and local Taiwanese food such as porridge and mee sua.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Lotus Pond is one of Kaohsiung’s famous tourist spots.

Lotus Pond (蓮池潭) is one of Kaohsiung’s famous tourist spots. You can reverse your bad fortune at the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔) by entering through the dragon’s mouth and exiting through tiger’s mouth. Bad luck be gone & welcome good luck!

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - My favorite duo - Aiden & Annabelle

My favorite duo – Aiden & Annabelle

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - My family

My family

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - All of us @ Lotus Pond (蓮池潭) in Kaohsiung

All of us @ Lotus Pond (蓮池潭) in Kaohsiung

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Don’t miss out on Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung as it’s a wonderful place filled with artistic works of art.

Don’t miss out on Pier-2 Art Center (駁二藝術特區) in Kaohsiung as it’s a wonderful place filled with artistic works of art. It’s a great place for art fans and also a nice place to take beautiful photos.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Happily snapping away @ Pier-2 Art Center

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Happily snapping away @ Pier-2 Art Center

Happily snapping away @ Pier-2 Art Center

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - My pride and joy

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - My pride and joy

My pride and joy

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Had a scrumptious meal @ Pasadena in Pier-2 Art Center. Pasadena is a famous bakery in Kaohsiung for its longan bread.

Had a scrumptious meal @ Pasadena in Pier-2 Art Center. Pasadena is a famous bakery in Kaohsiung for its longan bread.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Evening stroll along Love River in Kaohsiung.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Evening stroll along Love River in Kaohsiung.

Evening stroll along Love River in Kaohsiung.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - With my Mrs.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - With my Mrs.

With my Mrs.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Dream Mall @ Kaohsiung is the largest shopping mall in Taiwan.

Dream Mall (夢時代購物中心) @ Kaohsiung is the largest shopping mall in Taiwan. You can easily spend a whole day here shopping, watch movies or even bring the kids to the roof top theme park for rides.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Kaohsiung Eye Ferris Wheel 高雄之眼 for a spectacular view of Kaohsiung City.

Kaohsiung Eye Ferris Wheel 高雄之眼 for a spectacular view of Kaohsiung City.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - There’s a rooftop theme park in Dream Mall with many rides for the kids, Dinosaur exhibits, Ferris Wheel, merry go round and more.

There’s a rooftop theme park in Dream Mall with many rides for the kids, Dinosaur exhibits, Ferris Wheel, merry go round and more. You can enjoy an amazing view of Kaohsiung city from the top.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Us @ Dream Mall in Kaohsiung

Us @ Dream Mall in Kaohsiung

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - I love visiting Night Markets in Taiwan coz there are plenty of street food to try.

I love visiting Night Markets in Taiwan (台灣夜市) coz there are plenty of street food to try. Walked over to Cianjhen Night Market from Dream Mall to get food for dinner. Had stinky tofu, duck noodle soup and Big Sausage wrap Small Sausage (glutinous rice wrap taiwan sausage).

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Liuhe Night Market is a popular tourist night market in Kaohsiung.

Liuhe Night Market (六合夜市) is a popular tourist night market in Kaohsiung. We visit this night market almost every night coz it’s very near our hotel 🙂

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - One of the must try at XinJueJiang Shopping District is this Angel Fried Chicken 天使鸡排.

One of the must try at XinJueJiang Shopping District (新崛江商场) is this Angel Fried Chicken 天使鸡排. The queue for this delicious fried chicken is always very long. The meat is super thick but the texture is real tender and juicy. Very delicious!

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - I noticed that claw machines are everywhere in Taiwan and it’s like the trend in Taiwan now.

I noticed that claw machines are everywhere in Taiwan and it’s like the trend in Taiwan now. We played quite a number of times and score a few plush toys 🙂

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - One of the must try bubble tea in Taiwan is this Xing Fu Tang (幸福堂) Signature Brown Sugar Boba Milk.

It’s not a secret that Taiwan is the land of bubble tea (珍珠奶茶) so you’ll see bubble tea stores are almost everywhere in Taiwan. One of the must try bubble tea in Taiwan is this Xing Fu Tang (幸福堂) Signature Brown Sugar Boba Milk. The queue can be quite overwhelming but trust me it’s worth it! Their bubble tea is really best!!! Give it a try and you’ll know what I mean 🙂

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - We had a relaxing and smooth ride to Kaohsiung International Airport with Airport Transfer booked from Klook.

Time flies when you’re having fun. Our vacation is coming to an end. We had a relaxing and smooth ride to Kaohsiung International Airport with Airport Transfer booked from Klook. Our friendly driver was so nice to help us with our luggages.

Tainan & Kaoshiung Trip 2018 - Flew back to Malaysia tanah airku via AirAsia :)

Flew back to Malaysia tanah airku via AirAsia 🙂

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Author: Saimatkong

This blog is a platform to share what I love in life: food (eat), travel (play), photography (art) and life (thoughts and ideas). With passion for food, I share my foodie adventures and indulgences here. “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”

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