Talk to Me about Kaohsiung

[Charlie_Jack]

Here are some more threads, but I’m not sure how helpful they’ll be. Mods, feel free to temp or obliterate if this post is redundant or useless.

Best area of Kaohsiung to live in?

Hey I’m looking at moving to Kaohsiung from the North in a few months. What’s the best area to live in for foreigners? Not too familiar with the city, just know it has beaches and better weather than up here. (Me likey the sun)

Anyone in Gangshan, Kaohsiung County?

Just curious, anyone live around Gangshan, or that general area of Kaohsiung county between Kaohsiung city and Tainan? I’ll be moving there from Taipei in a few months with the wifey and might just lose mind being in the country side with no foreign friends. Honestly don’t care where you are from as long as you speak english or chinese.

Considering Moving From Taipei To Kaohsiung

I am considering moving from Taipei to Kaohsiung and was wondering if anyone here has lived in both cities and can supply some input on the similarities and differences between them and which you prefer. I have lived in Taipei for a little less than a year and visited Kaohsiung a couple times already. I like K-town because it rains less, the rent is cheaper, it is close to Kending, and the people seem friendlier/more laid-back. I like Taipei because of the good transportation system (I don’t o…

Moving to Kaohsiung in Sep, which district to live in?

Hi all, I am moving down to Kaohsiung in September to study at NSYSU. I visited the place twice and know only a little about it. I’d appreciate if you could tell me about the districts to look for an apartment. I’ve heard about Gushan and Sanmin districts which are meant to be nicer places to live rather than living in downtown (in terms of little bit more open space, fresh air and so on…). Many thanks!

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Kaohsiung vs Taipei

Which city out of the two do you prefer and why? Also, which city according to you is better for the long-timer? More liveable and better to settle!?!