Kaohsiung Kierrokset

Our guide, Alisia, was excellent, providing a soft-spoken and friendly tour. She guided us in both Chinese and English, with 14 years of experience and a calm demeanor. She even sang for us, creating a wonderful atmosphere. We visited on a Sunday by bus and learned that the Hinoki (cypress) trees are truly massive, and Alishan is an incredibly vast mountain. Since it's an all-day journey, we recommend bringing snacks. Of course, there are food stalls available along the way.

I was the only non-Chinese in the group (it seems this tour is more popular for hongkong/singaporean guests). Although I can speak Chinese so I let them run the tour in full Chinese, if you are the only foreigner, you can request translations into English (the driver will use google translate, but its still understandable). Do note that the tour price does not include the tickets, you have to pay for your own tickets (its not too expensive tho). Other than that the tour was good, gave me an insight to rural Taiwanese life in Pingtung and the beautiful southern coasts.

Kiertue oli hieno ja sen ansiosta pääsimme vierailemaan Kaohsiungin kaupungin parhaissa nähtävyyksissä. Haasteena oli vain erittäin lämmin sää paikasta toiseen siirryttäessä. Kaupungissa oli erittäin kosteaa, mikä teki kiertueesta meille turisteille hieman vaikean, koska se pilasi jollain tapaa innostuksemme. Kaikki valittivat kuumasta säästä, mutta samalla nautimme kuvien ottamisesta kuumasta säästä huolimatta. Lämmin sää oli äärimmäinen erityisesti keskipäivästä iltapäivään klo 16-17 asti. Taidemuseossa ei ollut paljon nähtävää. Meitä ilahdutti lähistöllä oleva rautatieasema. Laiturilla oli paljon ihmisiä äärimmäisestä kuumuudesta huolimatta, ja se oli päivän viimeinen pysähdyksemme. Tiikeri-lohikäärmepagodi oli yksi parhaista, samoin Kuun maisemapuisto ja Fo Guang Shanin Buddha-museo! Tämä kiertue on erittäin suositeltava erityisesti niille, jotka vierailevat Kaohsiungissa ensimmäistä kertaa.

Tälle retkelle kannattaa todellakin osallistua, sillä kävimme kaikissa Kaohsiungin tärkeimmissä kohteissa. Oppaamme Woody oli ystävällinen ottamaan kuviamme ja antoi meidän tutustua jokaiseen paikkaan omaan tahtiimme, runsaalla ajalla kattaa kaikki matkasuunnitelman alueet. Kyyti oli myös mukava. Ehdottomasti nautinnollinen, mutta ei kiireinen kokemus.

The stairs leading up to Moon World are under construction, so you can only go part of the way. It seems to be lit up at night, so I think it would be even more impressive if you came then. Afterward, the tour takes you to the Folk Culture Village and Qishan Old Street, and finally drops you off in Kaohsiung's Bay Area. This was a great tour because it covered a route I couldn't have done on my own. Our guide arranged a Lei Cha (pounded tea) experience for us at the Folk Culture Village, which was a wonderful experience. In the Bay Area, they also showed us where SunnyHills is located. The guide provides a lot of information, but while walking, it's more of a self-guided experience, so I think it's more enjoyable if you do some research beforehand.

The Alishan trip was absolutely fantastic! 🌟👏 The "Sacred Trees" of Alishan are truly awe-inspiring, having stood for thousands of years. These towering "Sacred Trees" stand silently in the primeval forest, some of these giant red cypress trees are over 2,000 years old, earning them the title of "living history textbooks." We felt as if we had stepped into another world, like a fairyland. We're so grateful to our tour guide, Kai Ge. He was kind and patient, possessing extensive professional knowledge about Alishan's culture, history, flora, and fauna. Along the way, he introduced us to attractions, told historical stories, and helped everyone take photos, adding so much enjoyment to the entire trip. Although it rained heavily and was very foggy, Kai Ge drove very steadily, making us feel safe and secure. He looked after everyone like a big brother from next door, and he worked incredibly hard. Thank you, Kai Ge; it's rare to meet such a dedicated and professional guide. Our Taiwan trip concluded perfectly, and everything was worth it! 👍👍👍

It was a full and enriching day tour. The guide/driver arrived on time at the pick-up location and drove very safely and steadily. The Harry Potter exhibition hall in the Ten Drum Cultural Park was excellent, and the approximately 40-minute drum performance is not to be missed. Luckily, the weather was great that day, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the salt fields. The last stop was Dadong Night Market, where everyone could eat their fill before heading back.

Loistava kokemus oppaamme "KIWIn" kanssa toistamiseen. Suosittelisin tätä retkeä kaikille, erityisesti kaltaisillemme filippiiniläisille. Kiitos myös kuvasta, KIWI.

100/100 will promote this tour!! Don’t just see the shiny side of Hong Kong, come and see the ‘dark side’ too and learn how the grassroot people live. Summer is AMAZING as a tour guide, sharing so much for us to learn and also answering all our questions. ◡̈ even though it was raining halfway through the tour, she still keep up her bright spirit and made the tour so interesting! thanks so much Summer!