City, Taiwan
Is Kaohsiung LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Kaohsiung LGBTQ+ friendly?
Welcoming for Taiwan's south; Kaohsiung Pride is held each year and daily life is relaxed. Fewer venues than Taipei.
LGBTQ+ laws in Taiwan
Asia's most accepting place: same-sex marriage since 2019 and Taipei Pride each October, the region's largest. Rural areas are more conservative.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
The scene in Kaohsiung
Where to go
- Sanmin and Xinxing area bars
Events
- Kaohsiung Pride (November)
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Taiwan
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Taipei | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Tainan | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Kaohsiung | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Taichung | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Hualien | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Jiufen | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Sun Moon Lake | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Kenting | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Alishan | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Taitung | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Hsinchu | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Penghu | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Xiaoliuqiu | 4/5 · Welcoming |
Quick answers
Is Kaohsiung safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Welcoming for Taiwan's south; Kaohsiung Pride is held each year and daily life is relaxed. Fewer venues than Taipei.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Taiwan?
Yes.
Where are the LGBTQ+ areas in Kaohsiung?
Sanmin and Xinxing area bars
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Taiwan Arrival Card (National Immigration Agency)
- Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Kaohsiung Rapid Transit
- Kaohsiung Tourism
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
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