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Festivals & Events
International Container Arts Festival
FESTIVAL
(Guójì huòguì yìshù jié)
As befitting a port city, a quirky International Container Arts Festiv-
al is held biannually (in odd-numbered years). Containers are used as art material.
International Lion Dance Festival & Competition
FESTIVAL
(Gāoxióng Xìshījiǎ Yìshùjié)
The colourful International Lion Dance Festival & Competition
held every December in Kaohsiung Arena is a raucous folk extravaganza. The two-day
event drew 30,000 visitors from Taiwan, China, Malaysia and Singapore in 2012. Tickets
sell out fast. Check
www.k-arena.com.tw
for details.
Sleeping
Cozy Planet Hostel
HOSTEL $
MAP
( 0921-576 577;
www.cozy-planet.com
; 8th fl, No 2, 331 Jhonghua-4th Rd, 331 8 2; dm/d from
NT$550/1540; )
Tucked away in two storeys of a residential building, this hostel
really makes you feel at home. Dorms (from two-to six-bed) are spick and span, and the
private rooms are simple yet pleasant. Perks include free laundry service, bike rental and
a fully equipped kitchen.
Angels Backpack
HOSTEL $
MAP
( 0970-050 139;
angelsbackpack@gmail.com
;
159-2, Liohe 1st Rd, 159-2; dm NT$378-600;
)
This extremely popular hostel rocks with its fab location and well-equipped en-suite
dorms. If you arrive in Kaohsiung keen for company, this could be the place for you
since it attracts young backpackers and action-loving crowds. The staff are uberhelpful
and hospitable.
Hwa Hung Hotel
HOTEL $
(Huáhóng Dàfàndiàn; 237 5523;
www.hhhotel.com.tw
;
243 Jianguo-2nd Rd, 2 243; d/tw
NT$950/1600; )
The fresh, funky interior of this hotel looks like it was taken out of a
comic book. Rooms are large, casually furnished and, overall, great value for money. The
