Liou Ho Night Market, Kaosiung

Located near the Love river is Liou Ho Night Market.

Packed with rows and rows of food stalls, Liou Ho is one of the more better visited tourist night markets in KaoSiung.

You can find from fashion accessories to rows and rows of food stalls in this night market.

To get there, You may take a Kaosiung MRT to the Kaosiung Main Station and take a short walk to Liou Ho night market.





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Tips for travellers:

** MRT is one of the cheaper form of Transport in Kaosiung as it is not crowded.
** Taiwanese stand on the right side of the escalators and over take on the left.

Night Market etiquettes:
** Haggle for lower price.
** DO NOT HAGGLE if you do not have intention to buy.
** Once both party agree on the price. DO NOT HAGGLE further upon paying.
It is rude and shows the uncouth of the buyer.

Love River, Kaosiung

The Love River or Ai River is a canal river in southern Taiwan. It is 12 kilometers (8 miles) in length and it is the spine of Kaohsiung.

The Love River Park, runs along the riverbank in downtown Kaohsiung City. A night market operates near the park, and there are three outdoor cafés, often with live bands.

Boats operate bringing tourists up and down the river.

Dream Mall, Kaosiung

Everyone has dreams. Kids or adults. What is yours?

Some people dream of being a superstar. Some dream of never having to work and yet able to turn millionair overnight.

On this day, we visited Kaosiung's own Dream Mall. Dream Mall can be reached by either a cab or alternatively you may want to take a Kaosiung MRT to Formosa Blvd Station and take a free shuttle service to Dream Mall.

Dream Mall is currently Kaosiung's largest Shopping Mall and houses many brands like Coach, Gucci and Dunhill. So the ladies are happy doing their shopping for the latest fashion and plenty of other stuff.

Dream Mall also houses several restaurants on various floors and a Ferris Wheel themed after Hello Kitty on the roof.

After Dream Mall, We are heading out to the Love River of Kaosiung.

CiJin Island

Shortly after the team checked into Hua Hou Hotel, We made our way to CiJin.

CiJin is a small island just off Kaosiung City. It can be reached by Gushan Ferry which will cost you 15 NT per person per trip. Alternatively you may wish to drive through the underwater tunnel onto the island.

CiJin Island is a little island just off Kaosiung. It is famous for it's rows of Seafood Restaurants and it's sandy beach. If you are tempted to dive into the seafood restaurants, be sure to compare the prices first.

One will also find rows of stalls selling snacks, food stuff and souvenirs.

CiJin also offers a beach which is fantastic for watching sunset.

Kaosiung

After one night's stay in Taichung, We headed for KaoSiung.

Kaosiung is a fishing port located on the south western of Taiwan Island. It is also the second largest city in Taiwan.

The team took a HSR (High Speed Rail) from Taichung HSR Station. Things to note is that the HSR station in Taichung is located in a different location from the Railway station. If you are taking a cab, you must tell the cab driver the exact place to go.



Hua Hou Hotel, KaoSiung

We checked into Hua Hou Hotel located on No. 219 Gong Yuan 2nd Rd, KaoSiung.

Hua Hou Hotel located in a secluded corner of KaoSiung. The hotel staff are friendly and the rooms are rather clean.

The hotel is located next to the downstream of Love River and some Thai and Phillipino Pubs are just a stone throw away.

Double room as of 6th December 2008 will cost you $67.00 per night.
Single room as of 6th December 2008 will cost you $57.50 per night.

If you take a HSR (High Speed Rail) to Kaosiung, Present your ticket to the Hotel Receptionist and you will get 10% off the total bill.