Beautiful Scenery in Kaohsiung - Cijin Edition
Cijin is a great place for a day trip, featuring sea views, delicious food, and historical sites. For first-time visitors, the following itinerary is recommended:
Morning: Explore Cijin's History and Nature
1. Take the ferry to Cijin
• Take the ferry from Gushan Ferry Station, it only takes 5 minutes to reach Cijin, very convenient!
• If you have a scooter, you can bring it on the ferry.
2. Cihou Fort & Cijin Star Tunnel
• First, climb up to Cihou Fort to overlook the entire Kaohsiung Harbor and see the historical relics.
• After that, walk into the Star Tunnel, which is decorated with blue lights, and exit to a seaside trail.
Noon: Feast on Seafood & Cijin Old Street
3. Eat seafood on Cijin Old Street
• When in Cijin, you must try the seafood! Try oyster omelets, grilled squid, swordfish cakes, or find a stir-fry restaurant for a seafood feast.
4. After seafood, have some ice cream or peanut roll ice cream
• There are many unique ice creams here, such as Zhi Zai Ice City, or try peanut roll ice cream, refreshing and cooling!
Afternoon: Ride around the island, enjoy the sea breeze
5. Rent a bike or scooter to tour the island
• Cijin's coastline is beautiful. It is recommended to rent a bike or electric scooter and ride along Cijin Coastal Park, enjoying the sea breeze.
• Along the way, you can visit the Shell Museum and Cijin Rainbow Church for photos.
6. Play in the water or take a walk at Cijin Beach
• This is the most beautiful beach in Cijin, where you can wade in the waves, play in the sand, or relax on the shore.
Evening: Watch the sunset, end a perfect day
7. Watch the sunset at Cijin Lighthouse & Cijin Windmill Park
• Cijin Lighthouse is a great photo spot, especially dreamy at dusk.
• Cijin Windmill Park offers a view of the sunset over the sea, super romantic.
Finally, take the ferry back to Gushan to end this wonderful day trip to Cijin!
If you like photography, there are many scenic spots here, especially the coast, lighthouse, and Rainbow Church, where you can take many beautiful photos for your girlfriend!