Kaohsiung Attractions｜Must-visit "Cijin Island"

When traveling to Kaohsiung, you might want to spend a day or most of a day visiting Cijin. Cijin, formerly known as "Qihou", is a long and narrow island. Visitors can take a ferry to Cijin from Kaohsiung's "Gushan Pier", and the journey only takes 5 minutes. ⭕️Cijin Beach: There is an arc-shaped coastline stretching for several kilometers, with a black sand beach with fine sand. Perfect for watching the sunset. The setting sun shines obliquely, and colorful clouds dye the entire sky. ⭕️Qihou Fort: The fort ruins located on Qihou Mountain in Cijin District, Kaohsiung, have been a Class II historic site in Taiwan since 1985. It was once a military stronghold guarding Kaohsiung Port. The Qihou Battery adopts a combination of Chinese and Western designs. ⛴️Ferry information: Gushan - Cijin: average frequency is 10-15 minutes The first boat from Gushan to Cijin is at 05:15 and the last boat is at 02:00 (midnight). The first boat from Cijin to Gushan is at 05:00 and the last boat is at 02:00 (midnight). Cash payment: 30 yuan for the full fare; electronic payment: 20 yuan for the full fare #Taiwan City Attractions