City, Taiwan
Kaohsiung for solo travelers
Is Kaohsiung good for solo travel?
Taiwan's southern port city is warmer, cheaper and more relaxed than Taipei, with art piers, night markets and a growing creative scene. Summers are hot, winters smoggy and the sights are spread out.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Very friendly |
| English | Common in tourist areas |
| Safety | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women, including at night in central areas. Harassment is rare. |
How to meet people in Kaohsiung
Hostels near the station and Pier-2, language-exchange meetups, street-art walking groups and weekend surf-and-ride trips. Locals are friendly and curious.
Good things to do alone
- Cycle the Love River and harbor paths
- Explore Pier-2 art center
- Take the ferry to Cijin for seafood
- Visit Lotus Pond temples
- Eat at Liuhe night market
Where to stay in Kaohsiung
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Sanmin and Xinxing | Central stays near Formosa Boulevard station and Liuhe night market |
| Yancheng and Pier-2 | Art piers, cafés, creatives and harbor walks |
| Zuoying | HSR access, Lotus Pond, quieter and cheaper |
| Gushan | Waterfront, ferry to Cijin, good seafood and sunsets |
Solo travel across Taiwan
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Tainan | 4/5 | Limited |
| Kaohsiung | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Taichung | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Hualien | 4/5 | Limited |
| Jiufen | 4/5 | Limited |
| Sun Moon Lake | 4/5 | Limited |
| Kenting | 4/5 | Limited |
| Alishan | 4/5 | Limited |
| Taitung | 4/5 | Limited |
| Penghu | 4/5 | Limited |
| Xiaoliuqiu | 4/5 | Limited |
| Hsinchu | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
Quick answers
Is Kaohsiung good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Taiwan's southern port city is warmer, cheaper and more relaxed than Taipei, with art piers, night markets and a growing creative scene.
How do you meet people in Kaohsiung?
Hostels near the station and Pier-2, language-exchange meetups, street-art walking groups and weekend surf-and-ride trips. Locals are friendly and curious. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Kaohsiung?
Common in tourist areas.
Is Kaohsiung safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women, including at night in central areas. Harassment is rare.
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