January 2025 - Amcham Kaohsiung

CNA REPORT: E-Da Hospital Becomes 4th Major Medical Center in Kaohsiung-Pingtung Region

In late January 2025, Report says: “The Ministry of Health and Welfare formally announced E-Da Hospital in Kaohsiung’s Yanchao District as the fourth medical center -- the top-level medical institution…

amchamkhh 2025-01-27

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

Kaohsiung Winter Wonderland Kicks Off with “Chiikawa” Celebration – JAN-25 – FEB 16, 2025

Mayor Chen Chi-mai welcomed visitors to the city’s 2025 Kaohsiung Wonderland – an event that will run until February 16th, 2025 – and features what many consider the adorable Chiikawa…

amchamkhh 2025-01-27

KAOHSIUNG NEWS

TAIWAN NEWS – Kaohsiung Recruits 200 Green Iguana Hunters

“City training green iguana hunters to help solve infestation problem. The training sessions are scheduled for Feb. 10 and Feb. 20, and the city aims to recruit 200 green iguana…

amchamkhh 2025-01-23

KAOHSIUNG NEWS

New Direct Flights From KH to Hokkaido, Bangkok, and Okinawa

Kaohsiung International Airport held three inaugural flight events on Jan. 21st, 2025, launching new routes to Hokkaido, Bangkok and Okinawa. City officials say another, direct flight to Chiang Mai, Thailand,…

amchamkhh 2025-01-23

Kaohsiung Travel

Cheng Ching Lake Travel Guide 澄清湖導覽

Cheng Ching Lake (aka Cheng Ching Lake or Ching Qing Lake) in Kaohsiung is one of the most beautiful parks in Taiwan. Much of the lake is full of traditional…

foreignersintw 2025-01-15

Kaohsiung Travel

Travel Guide to Kaohsiung – Southern Taiwan’s Most Vibrant City 高雄旅遊懶人包

Kaohsiung is our favorite city in Taiwan. It has beaches close to the city center, mountains, art spaces, museums, temples, and more. People often don’t realize that Kaohsiung has a lot…

foreignersintw 2025-01-14

Kaohsiung Travel

Cijin Island Travel Guide 旗津懶人包

Cijin Island (aka Qijin Island or Chijin Island) has one of the most accessible sandy beaches in any urban area in Taiwan. Besides the nearly 10 Km stretch of sandy…

foreignersintw 2025-01-13

Kaohsiung Travel

Lotus Pond Travel Guide 蓮池潭 – Kaohsiung’s Scenic Temple Area

The Lotus Pond in Zuoying District of Kaohsiung is one of the most beautiful scenic areas in Taiwan. Much of the lake is full of traditional Chinese temples, gardens, and…

foreignersintw 2025-01-12

Kaohsiung Travel

Tianliao Moon World Travel Guide 田寮月世界 – Taiwan’s Out-of-this-World Geopark

Out in the foothills of former Kaohsiung County are tropical badlands, hills of easily eroding material that make the landscape look so unique that you must think that it's on…

foreignersintw 2025-01-11

Kaohsiung Travel

Monkey Mountain (Shoushan/Chaishan) 壽山

Monkey Mountain (officially Shoushan, aka Chaishan 柴山 and other names) in Gushan District of Kaohsiung City, is one of the most easily accessible trails in Kaohsiung with perhaps also the best…

foreignersintw 2025-01-10