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Kaohsiung

Taiwan's sunny southern port, with the Lotus Pond's dragon and tiger pagodas, night markets and the harbor art district of Pier-2.

Photo: 臺灣港務股份有限公司高雄港務分公司 · Attribution
Best Time to Go
Oct–Mar
Our full guide to Kaohsiung is being written. It's on the Taiwan list as If You're Nearby.

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Worth a Detour
Mountains · Scenic railways

Alishan

About 70 miles away

A forest railway up to a sunrise over a sea of clouds.

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Must-See
Nature · Canyons

Taroko Gorge

About 126 miles away

Marble cliffs and turquoise rivers.

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Worth a Detour
Mountains · Lakes

Sun Moon Lake

About 95 miles away

A misty mountain lake of tea plantations, temples and cycling paths.

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The Full Short List

Taiwan

Night markets and marble gorges.

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