Monday, November 3, 2014

Kaoshiung, Taiwan - About Sizihwan

Kaoshiung is like Taipei's baby sister, everything you'd want, and so much more. The hostel to say the least, used to be a dental clinic, and now, a 'mediterranean-styled' hostel run by an interesting fella (who does not reveal that he speaks fluent, accented English, that is better than his sister who is an English major) who literally lives in a hole behind the stairs (there are 2 of such rooms). He spends his time watching movies on his laptop and tending to hostelites' needs in this old house (as usual, brimming with character). Kaoshiung's so good, I wanted to stay again after Kenting (skip that Green Island) but there were no vacancies (helps that I had the room entirely to myself for 1 night at least) so I opted for her Big Sister instead.

Upon arrival, I had a really long walking tour around the hostel area (near the Sizihwan MRT Station) and it was entertaining-tiring enough. The weather ranged from hot to really cold at night so it is good to layer. Owner offered their bicycle, but I couldn't risk losing or breaking it!
Train ride that was nothing particularly eye-catching

Memorial site after they demolished a hotel located opposite hostel

The 'slums' versus the 'rich shipping area' (with lifts!)

Congratulatory not Mournful


Attractions around Hamasen area. 'Walkable'

Tunnel that reminded me of Jurassic Park


Scenic University


Like Lombard St?





Gramps waiting for someone. You see him?

Atypical Park



Confused mascot. Looks more like wasabi.


I christen this the 'Angel Bridge'


Love empty and spanking-new trains

At crossroads. He's watching you!


The MRT system is quite new in Kaoshiung, which meant they really put effort into planning and designing routes and stations.

You'd never find them roaming in Taipei or Singapore for that matter.

Wonder how they see? Definitely a better hobby that drinking.

Cos I choose to visit the obscure stalls and try the obscure food. Prawns, I think! Expensive but tasty~

Love the Art around Kaoshiung's MRT Stations




Such a beautiful utopia, so magical it's hard to imagine.










How talents are compensated. How some artists have bipolar. How the brain works.

Water I squirreled away from Puli to savour in Kaoshiung


More of Kaoshiung. I swear there must be a more efficient method to blog. Although I must say, 'It's painful but rewarding.'

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