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Kaohsiung Bus tour | Tours & Activities Booking

Overview: Ready to explore southern Taiwan?
Join our Kaohsiung bus tour with a professional Korean-speaking Guide.
Capture unforgettable photos alongside the charming sculptures at the Pier-2 Art Center.; Meeting / Pick-up Location Information; Please board at the front of Exit 6 of KRT Formosa Boulevard Station (美麗島).

Schedule

08:15 Board the bus in front of Exit 6 at KRT Formosa Boulevard Station (美麗島).: Please be ready at least 5 minutes in advance.

09:05 Wolsegye: Kaohsiung Moon World is a unique badlands landscape formed by erosion, with natural scenery reminiscent of the moon’s surface. Its mysterious landscapes and panoramic views make it a popular destination for trekking and photography.

10:30 Fo Guang Shan: Fo Guang Shan in Kaohsiung is the largest Buddhist monastery complex in Southeast Asia, featuring a magnificent Buddha statue and beautiful Buddhist culture.

Experience Buddhist culture in a peaceful setting where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously.

13:30 Lianchihtan Scenic Area: A signature traditional cultural attraction in Kaohsiung, this beautiful waterfront destination features the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Spring and Autumn Pavilions, Confucius Temple, and more along the lakeshore.

Enjoy a relaxing visit with opportunities to stroll, take photos, and explore traditional temples. It is especially famous for its lotus blossoms in summer.

14:50 Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts: The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts is one of Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s leading museums, showcasing modern artworks and a variety of cultural programs. Its spacious exhibition galleries blend seamlessly with an outdoor sculpture park, offering visitors the chance to enjoy both art and nature.

15:50 Pier-2 Art Center: Pier-2 Art Center is a creative cultural district where Kaohsiung’s former harbor area has been transformed into a vibrant hub for arts and culture.

With galleries, performance venues, cafés, and more, it’s a popular destination where you can enjoy both art and a leisurely stroll.

17:10 Love River: The Love River (愛河) is a beautiful river flowing through the heart of Kaohsiung, famous for its night views and scenic riverside walkways.
Enjoy a romantic escape at one of Kaohsiung’s most popular leisure spots, with cafés and boat tours to explore.

18:10 Drop-off at Liuhe Night Market

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Driver
Vehicle
Professional Korean-speaking Guide
Same-day vehicle insurance in Taiwan

What’s not included

Admission fees
Meals
Pier-2 Art Center exhibition ticket
Love River cruise fare

Child policy: Children aged 24 months and over are considered adults and charged the same rate. They will also be covered by insurance and assigned a seat.

Baby seats are not provided. Please bring your own if needed.

Additional Information & Notes: ⚠️ Important Information; As the bus follows a fixed schedule, please wait at your boarding stop in advance.

The Guide will be holding a sign that reads “Kaohsiung Day Tour” at the departure location.

Please check in with the Guide, who will confirm your name on the passenger list.

Please note that the itinerary may change slightly due to traffic conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

If you leave the tour midway, the tour will end once the final settlement with the Guide has been completed. Any activities afterward will be part of your own personal itinerary.

If you have a suitcase, please let us know in advance. We will check whether it can be loaded onto the vehicle assigned to you one day before the tour.

Infants and children must also be included in the total number of passengers.

Strollers, wheelchairs, golf equipment, and other bulky items cannot be loaded.

The vehicle used for the tour—car, van, or bus—will be determined based on the number of participants on the day.

As this is a shared tour, you will travel with tourists from other countries, and explanations will be provided in Korean and Chinese.

Admission fees to attractions and meal expenses are not included. (Tickets for exhibitions at the Pier-2 Art Center must be purchased separately.)

No cancellation or refund will be available if you are unable to board the bus on the day of the tour.

The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts is closed every Monday. Please keep this in mind when making your reservation.; 💡 Information on Purchasing Travel Insurance Locally in Taiwan; Taiwan local one-day travel insurance is mandatory. Coverage applies only to vehicle accidents that occur during the scheduled participation hours on the day of the tour (08:00–19:00), including injuries or death resulting from such accidents. (Loss or damage to personal belongings is not covered.)

To enroll in the insurance, you must provide the required information (English name, Korean name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) no later than two business days before the participation date, or three days in advance when weekends or public holidays are included.

Insurance enrollment is not available on weekends, public holidays, or the day of the tour.

If any required information is missing or not provided by the deadline, enrollment in the Taiwan local travel insurance will not be possible. Please note that the Taiwan local land operator will not be responsible for any resulting disadvantages.

Claims under the Taiwan local travel insurance must be submitted with the original medical certificate and hospital bills issued after receiving treatment at a medical institution in Taiwan on the date of the accident. Eligibility for insurance benefits will be determined following a review in accordance with Taiwan’s insurance regulations.

If you do not receive treatment at a medical institution in Taiwan on the date of the accident, you may not be able to file a claim later. Please make sure to seek medical attention on the same day.

The payment date for insurance benefits may vary depending on the insurer’s review, but it generally takes at least 3 weeks.; 🙌 Please note: Tipping etiquette guidelines; Taiwan does not require tipping, but it is customary to offer a tip as a token of appreciation to the driver for their safe driving and assistance throughout the tour.

If you enjoyed the tour, we would appreciate it if you could give the driver a tip of around 200–500TWD per group directly.

Tipping is entirely optional, but it is a meaningful encouragement and show of appreciation for the driver’s service. 😊