07 November 2018

Kedai Minuman Ah Kneong 亞強美食中心 (Kukup)

我又回亀咯了!吃到了亞強的煮炒。
Back in Kukup and had a great dinner with family at Ah Kneong which is located about 8 minutes' walk from Kukup Laut entrance.
 We ordered the Prawn paste fried chicken wings 蝦醬炸雞翅
Fermented beancurd fried pork 炸花肉
Tong Kang Fish Bee Hoon 中江米粉
Savoury fish bee hoon which I recommend to order!
Claypot Fish 沙煲魚
Recommend to order the flavourful claypot fish soup too!
Hotplate Tofu 鐵板豆腐
How to get there?
Address: No. 84 Kukup Laut 82300 Pontian Johor
Tel: +6016 7963 039 / +607 696 0930 (Ya Qiang)/ +6013 7633 757 (Ya Hua)/ +6011 2782 9994 (Ya Yang)

Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 4pm to 10pm (Closed on Mondays)

12 October 2018

Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway 哈瑪星台灣鐵道館 / Pier 2 Art Center 駁二藝術特區 (Kaohsiung)

Next to Hamasen Railway Cultural Park is the Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway, there are also art sculptures placed in the area.
Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway
Entrance fee for the museum and the mini tram ride
Residential buildings artistically painted
"Labor and Fishwoman" artworks express Kaohsiung as an maritime city
How to get there?
Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway
Address: No. 99 Penglai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
Tel: +886 7521 8900
Website: hamasen.khm.gov.tw
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm (Mon - Thurs) / 10am - 7pm (Fri - Sun) / Closed on Tuesday

Nearest Station: Penglai Pier 2

Pier 2 Art Center
Address: No. 1 Dayong Road, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Tel: +886 7521 4899
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm (Mon - Thurs) / 10am - 8pm (Fri - Sun)

Nearest Station: Penglai Pier 2 / Dayi Pier 2

Taking the light rail
Tap the EasyCard when on board the rail (NT10)
Press to open the rail door when alighting
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13 September 2018

Hamasen Railway Cultural Park 哈瑪星鐵道文化園區 (Kaohsiung)

Originally, the railway was used for transportation of goods to Kaohsiung Port Station. However, the usage of railway gradually declined and the railway area was preserved. The large field became a popular place for locals and tourists.
Parents bring their children for kite-flying at this large open space.
 Huge art sculpture
 Huge piece of luggage alike art sculpture
Hamasen Station (Light Rail) is situated between Sizihwan MRT Exit 2 and the park.
How to get there?
Address: No. 32 Gushan 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 804
Tel: +886 7531 6209

Alight at Sizihwan Station bus stop - Bus No. 50, 82B, 99, 219A, 219B

Nearest MRT Station: Sizihwan MRT, Exit 2 / Hamasen Light Rail

05 September 2018

Duck Zhen / Ya Rou Zhen 鴨肉珍 (Kaohsiung)

Upon arrival in Kaohsiung, we settled our lunch at Duck Zhen for their well-known duck rice.
鹽埕區的超人氣鴨肉珍!
Secure your table and note the table number before ordering.
Join the queue and place your order with your table number (inside or outside of the store).
Menu for selection.
We ordered the vegetables, braised pork rice (small) and duck rice (big). Quite filling for 2 persons.
点了燙青菜, 肉燥飯 (小) 和 鴨肉飯 (大)。Pay when the order is served.
How to get there?
Address: No. 258 Wufu 4th Road, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 803
Tel: +886 7521 5018
Duck Zhen Facebook

Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest MRT Station: Yanchengpu Station, Exit 4

By Bus - Alight at Jianguo 4th Road Intersection (建國四路口) bus stop. Bus 50, 56, 82B, 88, 219A, 219B

From Kaohsiung Main Station Area C bus stop, we took Bus 56 and alight at Jianguo 4th Road Intersection bus stop opposite of Duck Zhen.

28 August 2018

DanDan Hamburg 丹丹漢堡 西子灣店 (Kaohsiung)

DanDan Hamburg is considered well-liked Taiwan's fast food restaurant that was established in 1984. The restaurants are mostly located in the south area of Taiwan and specialise in burgers, fried chicken, mee sua and porridge.
高雄必吃的人氣餐!
12 different value meals below NT100, addition of sweet potato fries at NT17.
Ordered meal number 3 and 5 for takeaway, collection of the meals by last 3 digits of the receipt number.
 Crispy fried chicken burger 鮮脆雞腿堡
Mee Sua Geng 麵線焿
 Corn Soup 玉米濃湯
How to get there?
Address: No. 24 Linhai 2nd Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 804
Tel: +886 7533 0573
Website: https://home.so-net.net.tw/ywc580510/

Opening hours: 7am - 9pm (Closed on Thursday)
Nearest Station: Sizihwan MRT, Exit 1

We were on our way back to the hotel from Cijin Island, so we ordered the takeaway at Sizihwan branch. They have outlets around Kaohsiung, do check out the branch location via the Google Map.

20 August 2018

Airline Inn 頭等艙飯店 高雄站前 (Kaohsiung)

Airline Inn is situated diagonally right opposite of Kaohsiung Main Station MRT exit and is within 5 minutes walking distance from the station. McDonald's, KFC, Yoshinoya, MOS Burger, 7-Eleven, Cosmed and Pegavision are located near the hotel.
Free usage of computer and printer at the lobby.
Beverages (coffee, tea and water) are available at no additional cost at the lobby.
If you include Breakfast in your room booking, breakfast is available from 7am to 10am at Basement 1 restaurant.
Breakfast is served in buffet style which you can choose from salad, bread toast, porridge, steamed buns, fried snacks, scrambled egg, juices and others.
Free WiFi password is provided when you check-in at the hotel.
Standard Double (approx 17 sqm) is roomy to place 2 pieces of luggage.
USB port is available for charging hand phone in the room.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, shower cap, cotton buds and comb are provided.
Shower gel, shampoo and conditioner are generously provided in the bathroom.
Variety of television channels to select from.
Most importantly, the laundry area is located at the lobby. Laundry (24 hrs) is provided free to hotel guests but you have to Do-It-Yourself. Free washing powder can be requested from the reception. Informed by the reception staff that the machines are usually occupied during the busy hours from 9pm to 12am.
How to get there?
Address: No. 33 Jianguo 3Rd, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan
Tel: +886 7285 3888
Website: www.airlineinn.com

From Kaohsiung International Airport station, take the MRT to Kaohsiung Main Station (NT35). You are recommended to get an iPass or EasyCard for ease of travel around Kaohsiung. Both cards can be purchased/top-up at the MRT stations and used for MRT, light rail, bus, train and ferry rides.

I've decided to make the room reservation based on the location of the hotel which is very convenient. There are buses near the hotel which I could take to the places that I intend to go.

Below are some of the buses that I took during the trip. Do check out which bus stop (opposite or in front of the hotel) along the same road, based on the bus routes (direction indicated by an arrow) provided at the bus stops. Alternatively, taking the MRT could be faster if the waiting time of the bus is longer.
  • Bus No. 205 (In front of hotel, towards Carrefour, Ikea, Dream Mall)
  • Bus No. 92 (Zuoying Station)
  • Bus No. 301A (Lotus Lake, Shengli Road)
  • Bus No. 248 (At Kaohsiung Main Station Area C bus stop, towards Gushan Ferry Pier Station)
  • Bus No. 56 (At Kaohsiung Main Station Area C bus stop, to Duck Zhen)
Recommend to download the Kaohsiung Bus (Real-Time) app on your smart phone or check out the bus routes or arrival time at this website: ibus.tbkc.gov.tw/bus/Default.aspx


Enjoy your trip in Kaohsiung!

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