Day 7 of 10β€’Hualien β†’ Kaohsiung

East Coast to Kaohsiung

Saturday, October 3β€’Warm coastal weather, 26-30Β°C

Journey down Taiwan's stunning east coast, stopping at the iconic Sanxiantai Dragon Bridge, then arriving in Kaohsiung for the evening.

Scenic coastal Highway 11
Sanxiantai Dragon Bridge
Arrive southern Taiwan
Liuhe Night Market

Activities

Coastal Drive to Sanxiantai
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Coastal Drive to Sanxiantai

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09:00
⏱️2.5 hours

Stunning drive along Taiwan's dramatic east coast, with ocean views and mountain backdrops.

Pro Tips

  • β€’Highway 11 hugs the coast - incredible views
  • β€’Stop at Shitiping for coastal rock formations
  • β€’Private driver recommended (€80-100)
Sanxiantai
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Sanxiantai

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12:00
⏱️1.5 hours

Walk across the iconic 8-arch dragon bridge to the sacred island. Hike around for coastal views.

Pro Tips

  • β€’The dragon bridge is 400m long
  • β€’Island has a 30-min hiking loop
  • β€’Sacred site for Amis indigenous people
  • β€’Excellent photos from the bridge
Liuhe Night Market
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Liuhe Night Market

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19:00
⏱️2 hours
€15-20

Kaohsiung's most famous night market - a perfect welcome to southern Taiwan.

Pro Tips

  • β€’Famous for fresh seafood
  • β€’More compact than Taipei markets
  • β€’Try papaya milk

Getting Around

πŸš—

Hualien β†’ Sanxiantai

2.5 hours€80-100 private driver

Highway 11 coastal route recommended

πŸš—

Sanxiantai β†’ Kaohsiung

1.5 hoursIncluded with driver

Continue south past Taitung to Kaohsiung

Food & Dining

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lunch

Seafood near Sanxiantai

Fresh fishFlying fish roeIndigenous dishes
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dinner

Liuhe Night Market

SeafoodPapaya milkSalt crispy chicken