Don’t step on the thunder for a day trip to the south: 14 private attractions, local food recommendations, and the itinerary can be done in one go!

The most afraid of checking attractions is to see a bunch of Internet celebrities taking beautiful photos, but actually going to a very empty place, right? We understand.

Each county and city itinerary can be connected into a one-day itinerary (or you can integrate it across counties and cities), and the locals also love to go to food/specialty cafes, surrounding attractions, etc. have also been sorted out, just copy the one-day tour in the south!

route	Private attraction recommendation	A must-play experience	Precautions
Chiayi day trip	1. Xinjiada Insectarium	Greenhouse garden, colorful butterfly columns, free live tours	There is a fixed time for the tour, and you can check the latest announcements on the official website online
	2. Taiwan Tile Museum	Take a photo with the tile wall, DIY tile coaster	If you have to take off your shoes, you may have to wait in line on holidays
	3. Happy Hill View Cafe	Landscape afternoon tea, toast and bread are a must-buy	It is recommended to make a reservation on holidays
Tainan day trip	4. Garden Waterways Museum on the Hill	The quick filter room is easy to take pictures of, and the children’s water play area	The exhibition hall is not air-conditioned, and there are many small black mosquitoes outdoors
	5. Water Communication Society Cultural Park	Japanese-style family village, dilapidated bookstore	It is suitable for a leisurely walk between meals
	6. Dingtou Eshazhou & National Saint Lighthouse	Sunset on the sand dunes, the westernmost point in Taiwan	Be sure to drive or charter a car, and it is recommended to leave before dark
Kaohsiung day trip	7. Goodbye Lu Juan Village Cultural Park	Learn about the cultural relics and stories of the dependent village	Take off your shoes indoors and it is suitable for connecting surrounding attractions
	8. Neiwei Art Center	Pure white buildings are easy to photograph, art cinemas	Free of charge, light rail access
	9. Yancheng Market	Cultural and creative shop	It gets busier in the evening, with different opening hours depending on the store
	10. Chai Shan Fishing Port	Sunset secret place, landscape café to watch the sunset	The road is small, beware of monkeys
Pingtung day trip	11. Linhou Silin Flatland Forest Park	Free water play, picnic relaxation, bicycle	You can bring pets without money
	12. Takeda Station	Wooden station, super beautiful old house café	The café next to it is great, so it is recommended to make a reservation on holidays
	13. Formosa Cocoa Farm	DIY chocolate, chocolate ice cream, clear water mold construction	DIY experience requires a reservation 3 days in advance
	14. Pingyan 1936 Cultural Park	Old tobacco factory equipment, watching exhibitions	There are permanent exhibitions and occasional special exhibitions

Precautions for planning a day trip to the south

• If you are traveling from the central/northern part of the south for a day trip, it is recommended to grasp the general principles: start early→ arrange 1-2 major attractions→ lunch local food→ 1–2 indoor/café/small attractions in the afternoon→ and return in the evening, so you will not be too tired due to the long drive.
• If you don’t have transportation, it is recommended to consider:
  • In Kaohsiung city, MRT + light rail can be reached in many places
  • In Chiayi city, there are many attractions and food outside the train station
• It is recommended to concentrate the attractions in one area for a one-day tour, such as: Tainan City, Chiayi Alishan Highway or Kaohsiung City, Qishan Meinong, etc., to avoid too scattered itineraries; Or arrange scenic spots along the way to play across counties and cities, such as: a one-day tour of the Jianan Sea Line.
• It is recommended to depart before 7–8 o’clock on the national highway on holidays, and avoid the evening peak from 17–20 o’clock on the return trip.
• From Kaohsiung High Speed Rail Station or the city to Kenting, it takes almost 2 hours at the earliest, and it is not recommended to go south to Kenting for a day trip and a day trip. It is recommended to visit Pingtung city, Chaozhou or Donggang area, or you can: Kaohsiung → Kenting for a day trip, and stay in Kenting for at least one night, so as not to spend too much time in transportation in a day.
• The easiest and most labor-saving way to play: take the high-speed rail/Taiwan Railway to the southern destination county and city, and then charter a car, which can not only save transfer time, but also take public transportation back and forth without worrying about traffic jams.

Chiayi day trip

Chiayi attraction recommendation #1: Xinjiada Insectarium

Located in Chiayi University, the biggest highlight of the museum is the “only rotating butterfly column in Taiwan”, which is composed of 1,000 butterfly specimens, and the color will be different from different angles; Another popular photo hotspot is the large glass greenhouse garden, entering the dome greenhouse is like walking into a large tropical rainforest, admiring the plants and waterfalls on the meandering trail, accompanied by butterflies flying around, fun and super photogenic! However, the number of butterflies varies depending on the season, weather, time of day, etc., and it is relatively easy to observe the most butterflies outside of winter, sunny days, and before 3 pm~

It is recommended to participate in the free guided tour of the insect live experience area on the second floor, where you can listen to the tour guide introduce insects and get up close and personal with insects, pythons, etc., suitable for parents and children to participate together!

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: Jiada Insectarium
• Business hours: 09:00–18:00; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Ticket price: Full ticket NT$150, partial discount can be offset for full purchase
• Notes:
  • The free guided tour of live insects is about 1 hour, and if you want to participate in the tour, it is recommended to stay for at least 2 hours, which is more leisurely
  • There are usually at least 2 free tours in the morning and afternoon, you can check the tour time on the official website first, or confirm the tour time on the same day, and then arrange the visit route

Chiayi Attraction Recommendation #2: Taiwan Tile Museum

The tile museum is small and beautiful, the walls made of tiles are super beautiful and photogenic, and the floor and staircase tiles are full of details, antique, and feel like you are at grandma’s house. Although the space in the museum is not large, there is a simple tour guide to have a deeper understanding of the tiles, the souvenirs are a little expensive but very distinctive, very suitable for buying and giving to friends, overall the tickets are worth it! If you are interested, you can also participate in the DIY of tile coasters~

Slippers are required to enter (no socks are required), the space is small, the stairs are narrow, if you are an elder, it may be more difficult, and be careful when going up and down the stairs.

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: Taiwan Tile Museum
• Opening hours: 10:00–17:30; closed on Tuesdays
• Ticket price:NT$100, which can be discounted by 50
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • There is a control of the flow of people in the museum, and you may need to wait in line outside on holidays, so it is recommended to seize the waiting time and not wait too much.

Chiayi Attraction Recommendation #3: Happy Hill View Cafe

Less than 15 minutes’ drive from the downtown Wenhua Road, you can enjoy the scenery and afternoon tea at a restaurant surrounded by greenery!

The outdoor courtyard is well maintained, there are many types of plants, very suitable for taking pictures, and also suitable for children to discharge, although the restaurant has a low consumption, there is no additional charge to enter the park~ What’s even better is that the food is delicious! Happy Hill itself is a baking brand, bread, desserts, and pastries are not sloppy, they taste very authentic, perfect for leisurely chatting and enjoying afternoon tea time!

However, there is a section of uphill road from the parking lot to the garden entrance, which may be a bit difficult for the elderly/wheelchair users with limited mobility. There are many small black mosquitoes outdoors, so pay attention to mosquito prevention; There are not many indoor seats, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance, the toast and bread are sold out quickly, if you want to eat, you should arrive early or make a reservation in advance.

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: Bliss Hill
• Business hours: 10:00–18:00; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • It is very popular on weekdays and holidays, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance
  • At the foot of the mountain, you can also experience horseback riding

Chiayi one-day tour itinerary recommendation

Chiayi City One-day Tour: New Jiada Insectarium → Lunch: Chiayi City Food → Tile Museum→ Happy Hill View Cafe→ Dinner: Wenhua Road Night Market

※It can be interspersed or replaced with other Chiayi urban attractions

Other Chiayi one-day tour itineraries are recommended: Eat, drink and have fun, 6 stops to enjoy Alishan!

阿里山一日遊行程推薦：吃喝玩樂通通有，6 站玩轉阿里山！

If you want to take a day trip to Alishan, because the fastest time from Chiayi city to the mountainous area is at least 2 hours, and there are few buses, so it is not cost-effective to spend time waiting for the bus.

If you cannot drive yourself, you can consider Onetaiwantrip Alishan charter service!

Tainan day trip

Tainan Attraction Recommendation #1: Mountain Garden Waterway Museum

It takes less than an hour to drive from downtown Tainan, if you want to walk outdoors, you can consider this place, and stop by the Xinhua Old Street or Zuozhen attractions. The waterway museum is divided into a museum area and a water purification area, the park is well maintained, and the outdoor area and water purification area are suitable for walking. In addition to the must-take 14 large quick filter rooms, there are also children’s water play areas, sand pits, and pet park areas where you can bring children and furry children (but not on the ground), but be careful of small black mosquitoes.

However, the exhibition hall is an open space (no air conditioning), it may be hot in summer, but if you are tired of shopping, you can go to the “waterway coffee” (with air conditioning) in the park to rest. There are paid park trains in the park, free guided tours on holidays, and cherry blossom viewing from February to April!

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: Tainan Mountain Garden Waterway Museum
• Opening hours: 09:30–17:30 (last entry at 16:30); Closed on Wednesdays
• Ticket price: NT$100 for the museum area, free for the water purification area; You can buy tickets on KKday/Klook for cheaper tickets
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • The outdoor space is large, so pay attention to sun protection and mosquito protection in summer
  • The museum area is a short distance from the water purification area, about 3 minutes by car

Tainan attraction recommendation #2: Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park

The cultural and creative park, which combines Japanese style and the historical background of the dependent village, is located in downtown Tainan, which is very suitable for interspersing between food, come for a walk to digest and then continue to collect food.

The building is quite well preserved, known as the most beautiful family village in Taiwan, there are special exhibitions or markets from time to time, even if there are no activities, you can come to visit the “Our Market Bookstore”, cafes, visit the free exhibition hall, take parents and children or couples to travel here to take pictures, miscanthus and earth-colored buildings look very good!

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park
• Opening hours: 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • The location is very convenient, suitable for people who take the train or high-speed rail and cannot travel too far
  • There are street parking spaces or parking lots nearby, making it easy to park

Tainan Attraction Recommendation #3: Dingtou Forehead Sandbar & Guosheng Lighthouse

If you don’t want to go to “Yuguang Island” to watch the sunset, and you have also been to the Gold Coast, it is recommended to come here to watch the sunset!

At the westernmost point of Taiwan, the entire sand dune with a lighthouse may actually be okay if it is disassembled separately (the sandbar at the top is quite special, known as the “Taiwanese version of the Sahara”; The Guosheng Lighthouse looks like a high-voltage power tower, which is different from the common ones, but it is not good-looking), but the sunset combined with the three elements is unique~ There are public toilets and foot washing areas nearby, which is very convenient, but the only drawback is that it is relatively remote and requires self-driving or chartered cars.

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps location: Taiwan’s westernmost point – Guosheng Harbor Lighthouse
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • There is not much to eat nearby, unlike Yuguang Island, where there are many small vendors
  • The path is not obvious after dark, so it is recommended not to stay too long after taking pictures of the sunset, and leave before dark

Tainan one-day tour itinerary recommendation

Mountain Garden Waterway Museum → Lunch: Nearby clear seafood fish soup, Yiduozan noodle shop, or Xinhua Old Street→ Tainan city snacks, alley old house café→ Shuijiaoshe Cultural Park→ Dingtou Eshazhou & Guosheng Lighthouse to watch the sunset→ Dinner: Qigu high CP value, fast food restaurant – Angko Seafood Store

More Tainan private attractions & local pocket list recommendations: Tainan’s popular attractions, private attractions, and local food are not privately recommended

Kaohsiung day trip

Kaohsiung Attraction Recommendation #1: Goodbye Zhenlu – Taiwan Dependent Village Cultural Park

In addition to the fact that everyone is more familiar with Yancheng District, the area around Old Zuoying is also very representative of Kaohsiung, especially if you come by high-speed rail, it is very suitable as the first stop, and there are also buses to get there.

Goodbye Lu Although the park is not large at present, the environment is comfortable, there is air conditioning in the exhibition hall (you have to take off your shoes when you enter the room), it is still recommended to come and learn about the historical background and changes of the dependent village. Moreover, there are many attractions and food nearby, so there will not be many people, so it is recommended to stay nearby for at least 2-3 hours.

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps location: Goodbye Qilu – Taiwan Dependents Village Cultural Park
• Opening hours: Tuesday~Friday 11:00–17:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00; closed on Mondays
• Ticket price:NT$50
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • Recommended attractions around you: Lotus Pond Dragon and Tiger Pagoda, Jiancheng Pavilion, Fruit Trade Community
  • Recommended restaurants in the surrounding area: Kuanlaishun (breakfast), Liujia Sour Cabbage Hot Pot (founding store), Fengmingting Traditional Restaurant, Egg Cake King (meat dumpling egg pancake), Xiangyuan Beef Noodles, Meiqin Foreign Company

Kaohsiung Attraction Recommendation #2: Neiwei Art Center

Another art and cultural space next to the Gaomei Museum, you can take the light rail to get there, free of charge, the building itself is designed with the theme of “Chai Mountain”, and the pure white irregular appearance is very suitable for taking photos and checking in!

There is a cinema (mainly niche art films) and a restaurant inside, the whole space is very comfortable, the visiting flow is well planned, and it is not a problem to stay leisurely for half a day. When the weather is not hot, you can also take a walk in the outdoor park; Not far from the opposite is the “Gushan Third Market (Neiwei Market)”, which can also be stopped by in the afternoon, suitable for families of all ages!

(It is also a good place to cool off in summer)

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: Neiwei Art Center
• Opening hours: 11:00–21:00; closed on Mondays

Kaohsiung attraction recommendation #3: Yancheng Market

Yancheng No. 1 Public Market integrates old and new cultures, retaining the appearance of a traditional market on the outside, but quietly housed many cultural and creative shops and cafes inside, which is very literary! The market area is not large, the aisles are very clean, and the “Milk Tea Street” is next to it, which is very suitable for walking around after dinner~

However, unlike the general imagination market, it is more lively to visit here after the evening and on holidays, and new merchants will move in every few months, even if you have been there, you can go shopping again!

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: Yancheng No. 1 Public Retail Market
• Opening hours: Wednesday~Sunday 17:00–21:30; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • Although Google Maps lists the scheduled time as 17:00–21:30, in fact, the business hours of the internal stores vary, and some stores open in the morning, so if there is a store you want to visit, it is recommended to check the business hours first

Kaohsiung Attraction Recommendation #4: Chaishan Fishing Port

Kaohsiung’s secret place to enjoy the sunset – Chaishan Fishing Port, the fishing port is small and looks a little lacking in maintenance, but it is still good to watch the sunset in the evening, and there are several landscape cafes around where you can drink drinks with the sunset~

If you come by car/bike, you can park your motorcycle at the “Shanhai Palace”, there is a paid parking lot for cars behind the palace and temple (but the price is really expensive, then consider yourself), and then go down to the fishing port, but the road is smaller, there are many traffic accidents, so be careful when driving and be careful of monkeys!

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps location: Chaishan Fishing Port (navigation can locate “Chaishan Mountain and Sea Palace“)
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • It is recommended to go to the landscape café around here as far as possible, and the road further north is even more difficult

Kaohsiung one-day tour itinerary recommendation

Fruit Trade Community →Goodbye Zhenlu – Taiwan Dependents Village Cultural Park→ Lunch: Dining around (see “Kaohsiung Attraction Recommendation #1: Goodbye Zhenlu – Taiwan Dependents Village Cultural Park” Recommended Specialty Restaurants) → Neiwei Art Center→ Yancheng District Cafe, Yancheng Market→ Chaishan Fishing Port to watch the sunset→ Dinner: Yanchengpu Night Market (Saturday only)/Yancheng District Food and Snacks/Pier 2

More Kaohsiung day tour and multi-day tour charter routes: Kaohsiung charter day tour, multi-day tour charter, Kaohsiung Kenting transfer itinerary recommendation

Pingtung day trip

Pingtung attraction recommendation #1: Linhou Silin Flat Forest Park

A large free admission, free parking fee forest park in the suburbs of Chaozhou, there is a water play area, the stream is clean, the water is very shallow, you don’t have to worry too much about safety issues when you bring children to play in the water, it is very suitable for the whole family to walk together, and you can rent a bicycle if you don’t want to walk.

There are also many tourists who will bring picnic mats or simple tents to rest, there are many people picnicking on the large grass, letting children discharge, and pets can also be brought in with conditions, it is really suitable for family travel, you can come to Chaozhou! The visitor center has water dispensers and vending machines, but it is recommended that you bring your own food, just remember that the garbage does not fall on the ground~

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps location: Linhou Silin Flatland Forest Park
• Opening hours: Visitor Center 08:00–17:00

Pingtung Attraction Recommendation #2: Zhutian Station

The biggest highlight is that it is a wooden railway station built during the Japanese colonial period, and there are Japanese bathhouses, Japanese libraries, etc., which are well preserved, you can come for a short stop and walk around and feel the retro feelings.

The “Ekizen Yamato Donmonosho” in front of the station is a café converted from a rice mill, with large floor-to-ceiling windows with good lighting and a beautiful space design, so I recommend you to stop by and sit down! The pound cake series is popular, but personally, I think it’s worth trying the lemon tart. However, the indoor echo is a bit loud and the crowds may be a bit noisy on holidays, but it is still recommended to stay for a short time and rest, and it is recommended to make a reservation first on holidays!

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps location: Takeda Station
• Opening hours: 09:00–17:00
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • The station area is not large, plus the café next to it is recommended to stay for 1-2 hours

Pingtung Attraction Recommendation #3: Formosa Cocoa Farm

If you like to make chocolate and minimalist architecture, then Formosa Cocoa Farm might be your thing!

The simple clear water model building, with large floor-to-ceiling windows and green plants, creates a super textured atmosphere, the whole space is bright and transparent, just come to rest, eat chocolate cake or chocolate ice cream is also good (indoor dining has a minimum consumption). If you are interested in chocolate DIY, you need to make an appointment at least three days in advance, and you cannot register on site, the experience is quite interesting~

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: CACAO FARM FORMOSA Formosa Cocoa Farm
• Business hours: 10:30–17:30; Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Itinerary planning precautions:
  • The chocolate DIY experience course lasts about 1 hour, and registration must be made at least three days in advance

Pingtung Attraction Recommendation #4: Pingyan 1936 Cultural Base

Originally Pingtung Tobacco Factory, the park retains the original machinery, steel frame and mottled buildings of the old tobacco factory, and then through modern design ingenuity such as plants and lighting, these old objects are turned into distinctive works of art, no matter how you shoot them, it feels super good!

Of course, it’s not just about taking pictures here, the permanent exhibitions inside have three themes – the Tobacco Pavilion on the 1st floor, the Hakka Pavilion on the 2nd floor, and the Indigenous Pavilion on the 3rd floor. Like Songyan in Taipei, there are also special features from time to time, you can buy a separate ticket to visit, you can go to the official website first to see if there are any exhibitions you are interested in~

| Attraction 📍 information|

• Google Maps Location: Pingyan 1936 Cultural Base
• Opening hours: Tuesday 09:00–17:00, Wednesday~Sunday 09:00–18:00; closed on Mondays
• Ticket price: Permanent exhibition NT$99, there may be discounts when buying tickets on KKday

Pingtung one-day trip itinerary recommendation

Linhou Silin Flatland Forest Park → Lunch: Eat delicious food in Chaozhou City→ Zhutian Station, Yiqian Yamato Donwu Institute→ Formosa Cocoa Farm→ Pingyan 1936 Cultural Base→ Dinner: Pingtung City Food/Pingtung Night Market

Pingtung’s attractions are scattered everywhere, it is recommended to drive or charter a car, the itinerary will be more flexible.

Unless concentrated in urban areas, most of the attractions in the south are more scattered, if you have the following needs:

• I don’t plan to drive by myself, and it is difficult to get by transportation
• I want to go to remote attractions (such as Tainan Guosheng Lighthouse, Chiayi Alishan Line)
• Traveling with elders or children hopes that the trip will be easier and less labor-saving

It is recommended to charter a car for dream players

Not only can you save the waiting time for transfers, but you can also flexibly adjust the itinerary, and the person in charge of driving doesn’t have to work so hard, making it easier and more secure!