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Wander through a labyrinth of stalls in the Liuhe Night Market, one of the most vibrant evening attractions in Kaohsiung. As an introduction to how radiant the city becomes after dark, you will first behold the Formosa Boulevard metro station. It features the world’s largest public art installation of colored glass, a masterpiece known as the Dome of Light. Its thousands of glass panels shine like a beacon at night, as the dome tells the story of human life with an obvious message of love and tolerance. The bustling Night Market will evoke emotions of a different sort, as its energy and excitement will be almost palpable. As you browse the more than 125 stalls and shops, a teasing array of aromas will be wafting through the air and the cacophony of sounds will be mesmerizing. You might try some favorite Taiwanese street foods such as black pepper buns and grilled squid.

Gain a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture by touring the must-see attractions in and around Kaohsiung, the country’s second largest metropolis. Your tour will begin at Fokuanghan, a famed center of Buddhism in the countryside. Founded in 1967 by Buddhist master Shingyun and painstakingly built into the mountainside, Fokuanghan or Light of Buddha Mountain, is a sprawling complex that tries to make Buddhism more relevant in today’s world. You can expect an enlightening experience as you tour the temples and cultural museum. Back in Kaohsiung, you will visit Taiwan’s largest Confucian temple, which expresses a deep reverence for China’s beloved sage. The design reflects that of a temple in the Shandong Province, the philosopher’s homeland. You will also visit Chiming Tang, another Taiwanese temple constructed in the 1970s. Several different gods are worshipped here, including humanized gods of influential historical figures, such as Confucius.

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 15 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 5 guests

Spend an enlightening day exploring the landmarks in Tainan, the former capital of Taiwan and the island’s oldest city. One of the most historical buildings is Chihkan Tower, which the Dutch constructed as Fort Provintia in the mid-1600s. Now a museum, it boasts exhibits that celebrate the Qing Dynasty’s victory over the Dutch. You will also visit Anping, an even earlier Dutch-built fort. Most of the fort is a replica, as the original building materials were used for other structures once the Dutch were ousted from Tainan in the late 1600s. The city’s first Confucius temple is also from around the same time period. Although no longer a center of Confucian learning, it is still considered one of Tainan’s most sacred sites. While there, you may see locals practicing tai chi in the courtyards. For a glimpse into the lifestyles of the early Chinese and Dutch settlers, you will browse the former trading post Merchant & Co.

Immerse yourself in Buddhism at Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery, a serene mountain complex that overlooks the Kaoping River. Approaching the monastery, you will notice several giant statues of Buddha in the distance. Hundreds of similar, although smaller statues of Buddha rest inside the main gate around the many squares. Painstakingly built into the mountainside, Fokuanghan or Light of Buddha Mountain, features an array of characteristic temples, meditation halls, gardens and exhibition halls displaying spectacular religious artifacts. Nearly 15,000 lanterns rest in openings in the walls of the four shrines, the largest being the Tahsiungpao shrine. The monastery’s mission is to make Buddhism relevant in modern life, often influencing others through charitable work performed locally and through its many chapters worldwide. One of the best ways to understand the intent is by touring Fokuangshan’s impressive Buddhist Cultural Museum. It is filled with ritual instruments, beautiful calligraphy and significant objects d’ art carved out of jade, bronze and porcelain.

Explore the premier attractions in and around Kaohsiung, an experience that will leave you with a deep appreciation for the Taiwanese culture. You will discover the relevance of Buddhism in modern life at Fokuangshan, a monastery complex in the surrounding mountains. Hundreds of giant and small Buddha statues grace the tranquil grounds. Following a lunch of delectable Hakka cuisine, you will learn to make traditional pineapple cake for dessert. It is Taiwan’s signature pastry and is typically stuffed with pineapple jam. A meandering walk through the island’s largest Confucian temple complex will bring you a certain serenity as the guide will point out the many feng shui elements. The main building overlooks the Lotus Pond and resembles the temple in Qufu, Confucius’ home town. The famed philosopher is also venerated at Chiming Tang, a contemporary temple dedicated to enlightenment. Be sure to notice the variety of architectural features that reflect Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

Browse a collection of avant-garde modern art in former warehouses at the pier and spend free time shopping in Taiwan’s largest mall. In 2006, one abandoned warehouse was transformed into the Pier 2 Art Zone and the headquarters for the Artistic Development Association. The project has since revitalized the surrounding district by providing artists places to showcase their work. As you will see, the paintings and sculptures in and around the warehouses are exceptionally colorful, creative and thought-provoking. They express the spirit of the local culture, which really comes alive at night. The nearby Dream Mall taps into Kaohsiung’s passion for over-the-top shopping and entertainment. During free time there, you can browse the seemingly endless variety of stores. For the ultimate view of the city, ride the Ferris wheel known as the Kaohsiung Eye on the mall’s rooftop. The sights are especially spectacular after sunset, when the city is illuminated.

Gain an understanding of the island’s earliest cultures by visiting a folk village and a park with indigenous aboriginal dwellings. Taiwan’s largest concentration of Hakka people live in Meinong, a rural village where ancient traditions are still revered. Among them is the art of making oil-paper umbrellas, a craft that began more than 100 years ago. You will see how the waterproof paper parasols are made and learn how they became symbols of good luck and prosperity. In the Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park, you will discover how the island’s aboriginal tribes live much like their ancestors did. You can expect to hear various aboriginal languages, watch traditional handicrafts such as rattan weaving being practiced and see tribal residences built on stilts out of natural materials. The culture park will show how the tribes have held on to their traditional ways despite efforts to assimilate them.

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 10 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 2 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 2 guests

Enjoy a definitive tour of Kaohsiung that presents attractions that will reveal the fabric of life in this thriving southern Taiwanese city. At the massive Spring and Autumn Pavilions, you will see a prominent statue of the Goddess of Mercy riding a dragon that shows the importance of legend in Taiwanese culture. For a look into Taiwan’s religious diversity, you will next visit the country’s largest Confucian temple and a temple where multiple gods are worshipped. The pace will change dramatically the moment you arrive in the Chijin Old Street. The city first developed here and although the early Dutch influence is evident in some buildings, Chijin is more representative of traditional Taiwanese architecture and culture. As you will see, the street is always abuzz with activity. During free time, you might browse the shops and take in spectacular sights such as the 300-year-old Tian Ho temple.

Watch a rousing drum performance in an unusual park and meander about an urban lake bordered by a profusion of colorful temples. Both experiences will demonstrate the cultural diversity within Taiwan. The show will be held at the Ten Drum Creative Park, a former sugar mill that has been renovated with stages and theaters for entertainment. There, the Ten Drum Art Percussion Group will perform an impassioned musical routine much like the one that earned the group a Grammy Award nomination for Best World Album. You can expect an electrifying performance that may also feature instruments such as a high-pitched suona horn. The atmosphere will be entirely different within the Lotus Pond urban oasis on the outskirts of Kaohsiung. Highlights include pavilions dedicated to a mystical god of war, ornate pagodas at the water’s edge and a sacred Confucius temple. Depending on the time you visit, the buildings may be beautifully reflected on the water’s surface.

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 10 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 2 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 2 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 15 guests

PRICE is per vehicle

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Capacity: 5 guests