🚄 Daytrip Vibes: From Taipei to Kaohsiung, Then Across the Sea to Qijin 🌊🌴

#summervacay Who says you need a long vacation to see it all? I hopped on the Taiwan High Speed Rail from Taipei at sunrise, and by noon I was biking along Qijin Island’s rainbow coastal road, chasing sea breeze and lighthouses. And yes — I did squeeze in history, art, AND street food in one day. Here’s how: 🗺️ My 1-Day Itinerary: 07:11 — THSR from Taipei to Zuoying (1hr 40min) 08:55 — Ferry to Qijin Island 🌈   Qijin Lighthouse, and snapped those iconic colorful rooftops 11:30 — Explored the Kaohsiung Harbor Museum / Takao Railway Museum 🚂 13:00 — Art stop at Pier-2 Art Center 🎨 15:30 — Tainan-bound by train (~45 mins) 17:00 — Wandering Kaohsiung night markets — think Danzai noodles, milkfish soup, and brown sugar bubble tea 🌕 20:00 — High Speed Rail back to Taipei 🚄 🌟 Why it worked: ✔️ Efficient transfers via THSR + ferry + train ✔️ Qijin was a mini island escape ✔️ Tainan gave me that historic-night-market-energy ✔️ It felt like a full vacation in just 1 day #taiwandaytrip #qijinisland #pier2artcenter #taiwanhighspeedrail #islandvibestw #taiwantravelinspo #solotraveltaiwan