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Kaohsiung City Private Tour(8hr) | Tours & Activities Booking

Overview: 📝 Booking Information; Please review the tour routes and select your preferred option.
If you would like a custom itinerary instead of one of the listed routes, please provide the details in the “Additional Requests” field.

📍 Tour Route Information
**Route A (Traditional Culture Route):**
Chengcing Lake – Dragon and Tiger Pagodas – National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts – Kaohsiung Art Village – Love River

**Route B (Romantic Coastal Views Route):**
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas – Cijin District – Shoushan Love Lookout – Love River

**Custom Itinerary:**
If you would like to visit destinations outside the routes above, please enter your preferred itinerary in the “Additional Requests” field.; Tour Introduction

Schedule

Meet at your hotel in Kaohsiung city or another preferred location

Chengcing Lake 澄清湖: Chengcing Lake is southern Taiwan’s largest man-made lake, boasting beautiful scenery—perfect for a relaxing walk and leisurely time in nature!

National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts 衛武營國家藝術文化中心: The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts is Asia’s largest performing arts venue, featuring a variety of spaces—including an opera house, concert hall, and theater—all in one location.

National Kaohsiung Arts Village 衛武營藝術村: The National Kaohsiung Art Village is Kaohsiung’s cultural and artistic hub, featuring creative spaces for artists as well as a variety of exhibitions and performances.

Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔): Kaohsiung’s Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are twin towers located along the shore of Lotus Pond. This iconic attraction is famous for its unique route—enter through the dragon’s mouth and exit through the tiger’s mouth—as well as its vibrant decorations!

Shoushan Lovers’ Viewing Platform 壽山情人觀景台: A popular date spot in Kaohsiung, Love Pier features a “LOVE” sculpture and “I love you” panels written in 32 languages. Enjoy stunning mountain-and-sea views and a romantic atmosphere.

Cijin District 旗津: This resort destination has long been known as a fishing village and port city, with beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, scenic bike paths, and a famous lighthouse.

Love River Cruise (愛河): The Love River, once plagued by pollution, has been transformed through the continued efforts of local residents, the government, private organizations, and artists into a clean, vibrant cultural space—and is now one of Kaohsiung’s most iconic landmarks.

Drop-off is available at any location of your choice in Kaohsiung city.: The tour itinerary and schedule may vary depending on the departure time and the amount of time spent at each attraction.

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Vehicle, driver, driver’s meals, and vehicle insurance

What’s not included

Admission fees, lunch, personal expenses, gratuities, and other costs.

Additional Information & Notes: 🚨 Important Notice; Kaohsiung Departure & Arrival Only:

This tour departs from and returns to Kaohsiung.

A Chinese- or English-speaking driver will be assigned in this area.
→ Please note that English-speaking drivers can communicate only using simple words when making your reservation.; ⏰ Tour Schedule; *Flexible Time at Each Location
You can discuss and adjust the time spent at each location with the driver on the day of the tour, within the total tour duration.
Average duration: approximately 1–1.5 hours per location; 🚐 Driver Meeting & Important Information; [Driver Contact in Advance]
The driver will not contact you in advance.
If you need the driver’s contact information, please inquire via the 1:1 inquiry board one day before departure. We will check and get back to you.

[Meeting Instructions]
Location: Please wait outside the hotel, by the road in front of the first-floor entrance of the hotel you provided when booking.

[Important Information]
Punctuality: Due to traffic and road conditions in front of the hotel, the vehicle may not be able to wait or park for an extended period.
Please arrive at the Meeting Point on time to ensure a smooth departure. ⏰

Itinerary Adjustments: The order of visits may be adjusted for efficiency depending on local traffic and weather conditions.; 💰 Additional Pick-up/Drop-off Fee for Outlying Areas (One-way); Additional fees may apply if your departure point is outside Kaohsiung city.

*An additional one-way fee of 300 Taiwan dollars applies to the Kaohsiung Airport area.; ⚠️ Important Information to Check Before Use; *Meeting Information
Location: The driver will be waiting at the hotel’s main entrance on the first floor, facing the road.
Depending on the hotel layout, the lobby may not be on the first floor or the hotel may not have a parking lot. In such cases, the Meeting Point will be on the road outside the main entrance.
Multiple Pick-ups: An additional fee may apply if there are two or more Meeting Points. Please inquire in advance when making your reservation.

*Tour Information
- The driver will assist with transportation, provide directions to the attractions, and take simple photos. Guided tours inside the attractions and professional sightseeing commentary are not included.
- On weekends, public holidays, and busy days, vehicle access to areas around some attractions may be restricted due to local traffic controls and vehicle stopping conditions. In such cases, you may be dropped off at a location where stopping is permitted and walk part of the way.
- Stop durations and the order of the itinerary may change depending on traffic and conditions at the attractions on the day of the tour.

*Overtime Charges (Payable on site)
Standard passenger car: 300 TWD per 30 minutes / 600 TWD per hour
Van (large): 350 TWD per 30 minutes / 700 TWD per hour; 🙌 Please note: Guide to tipping etiquette; Taiwan does not require tipping, but it is common to give a courtesy tip to the driver in appreciation of their efforts in ensuring a safe journey and keeping the tour on schedule.

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 to the driver. 😊