First Thoughts on Taiwan | Best Things to do in Kaohsiung
To our surprise we have arrived in Taiwan and our first spot is the southern coastal city of Kaohsiung. These are our first thoughts on this country!
During our city tour of Kaohsiung we have come across so many friendly locals who have helped us see the best things in the city. First stop we went to have a traditional Taiwanese breakfast at Xing Long Ju before making our way to the lotus pond to see the Dragon and Tiger pagodas.
On the way back to our hotel we went to Cijin island where we hired these electric "very cool looking" bikes to go around the island - heading up the lighthouse and down to the beach.
The next day we went to the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, had some mango shaved ice and ended our time here at the top of the 85 Sky Tower.
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Welcome to Taiwan everybody!! It feels so special to be here and we keep coming across the friendliest locals! What are your plans for the weekend?
@curetraveldeficiency2398
5 жыл бұрын
Editing our video from our recent Prague trip and catching up on your videos which we missed while we were traveling! By the way, we watched your Prague video before we went... It's always fun to watch your old videos and see how much you have changed! :)
@peach.y5640
5 жыл бұрын
The beach😍
@chcnels9113
5 жыл бұрын
Flying The Nest what is the name of the hotel u are stayed in right now?
@danielkim8496
5 жыл бұрын
It's fun.
@jessica3983
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Taiwan. Hope next time you could come to Taichung to explore the beautiful city.
Taiwanese are the most friendliest people from all the countries I have visited.
@kaohsiung99
5 жыл бұрын
How recently were you in Kaohsiung?
@user-oy5oj5jz9t
5 жыл бұрын
Kiwitraveller 80 thank you
@Josh92SA
3 жыл бұрын
Guess you haven't been to Hawaii then.
Good luck in Taiwan guys. I live in Kaohsiung and love it here...you're gonna enjoy your stay in this country :)
@jakelumley9848
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Wes what do you do for work there, i want to move over
@manyaparashar1111
Жыл бұрын
Hey there,i am actually travelling to Kaohsiung in July ,if possible could you suggest me about the places i could visit.thank you so much
I visited Taiwan last year, December and yes, I super agree. The Taiwanese people are super friendly!! They go above and beyond to help you, as in! Someday, I’d like to explore more of Taichung and would love to visit Kaoshing, because of this vlog! You create great contents. I saw your Blog and it’s amazing! Love your vlogs too!
@kk61778
5 жыл бұрын
not only Kaohsiung's food and the people deserve you to come around , by far we had a greatest mayor of Taiwan Kaohsiung in 2018, guess what ? he will be our next president of R.O.C on Jan in 2020 without the shadow of the doubt .
@TheSeasme
5 жыл бұрын
@@kk61778 what the heck man no one would like to know this nonsense n cares bout tha doesn't help at all
Just visited Taipei recently. It is the most peaceful place I've ever been to. Locals are so friendly and it is so easy to travel around. Love the weather and the food. Truly a hidden gem
Wow Taiwan looks incredible! I love the guy in the background watching you guys eat your shave ice!
Taiwan is by far one of the Richest and most advanced countries in Asia. On top of that, living expense is low cost
I'm so happy you guys love Taiwan! We were pleasantly surprised as well when we went a couple of years ago. It's really underrated but amazing! I'm not sure if you're able, but definitely recommend Taroko National Park - it's just beautiful.
@Redman2109
5 жыл бұрын
I went to taroko last year, it was awesome.
Taiwan is beautiful! I'm adding it to my travel list right now!.
@andyt8216
4 жыл бұрын
Me too. Absolutely in 2021!
Taiwan has one of the best food varieties around, from breakfast to the night markets. If the line is long, you know it'll be good. Enjoy Taiwan
When thinking of travelling, taiwan is not on my bucket list but after seeing your vlog you made me change my mind. Youre such a good vlogger. Congrats
taiwan has nice and warm people, i agree
@kaohsiung99
5 жыл бұрын
Well, it was different in the 1990s. WAAAAY more friendly.
You guys just radiate such positive and joyous energy through the screen, I am so tempted to book a trip with Anywhere now!!
We were thinking about going to Taiwan and now we know for sure we have to! 😍😍
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
Its awesome! and we haven't seen any other westerners since we arrived!
@ukgaryowen
5 жыл бұрын
Flying The Nest Taipei is the city with the most western tourists
Taiwan is so beautiful! I hope you have an awesome time there!
The videography 😍. I feel like I’m in the video and it feels like a dream!
So glad you are visiting Taiwan and enjoying it! It is a beautiful place with such friendly and kind people! I lived there for 10 years and this video brings back many happy memories and thoughts of the wonderful friends I made in Taiwan. Thanks!
we just got back from kaohsiung last weekend and could not get over how friendly the people were, they made our trip. So so wonderful!! great video guys. we want to go back to taiwan for sure!
Of all the things I miss from my vacation in Taiwan last year, Taiwanese breakfast food is very close to the top of my list, but shaved ice is number one.
Welcome to Taiwan!!! I'm so glad you're enjoying my country and my home town!!! Enjoy the hospitality!!! You're making me miss home so much!!!
Taiwan is on my bucket list, now. It looks so much fun.
I was in Taiwan for a few months a few years back and I agree. Taiwan is the friendliest country I've ever been to. It's a really special place
So cool! I'll be in Taiwan next week for Spring Break!
It was so cool seeing how much you enjoyed Kaohsiung! I love living here, happy travels!
Taiwan looks so cool!
I was just randomly searching "travel vlog Taiwan" and came across this video! I'm literally crying and having goosebumps. Thank you so much for sharing your experience in Taiwan! It's just so amazing that people are super nice and most travellers agree to that! Thank you so much for this! We always welcome you back to our country!
My husband is from Kaohsiung! I love Taiwan so much! This trip seems really well planned and locals seem to be suggesting all the best things to eat as well! It looks like you will be going to the night market in the next video which is wonderful. I personally also love the art tea houses drinking gong fu tea, Taiwanese bakeries, stinky tofu, and xiao long tang bao or soup dumplings. I hope you fall in love with Taiwan as much as I have!
I’m currently writing speeches this weekend for my upcoming tour guiding job in Europe... but now there’s a part of me wishing it was for Taiwan!!! *Adds* *to* *my* *neverending* *bucketlist*
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
oh wow what an amazing job!! Good luck with the trip!
So happy to see this! I love Taiwan!! Been going there every summer for the past three years :)
Amazing footage!! Taiwan is indeed a hidden gem in Asia 😍. Been living here in Taiwan for 3 years now and have never been to the south 😭
I can not believe I never thought about going to Taiwan, it is absolutely beautiful and has definitely found a place high on my "to-go" list! What an awesome experience!!
@jocelynhuang7759
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Taiwan.
That guy across the table during the shaved ice reallyyyyy wanted to hang out with you two hahahaha That Buddhist temple was spectacular looking! The very ornate pagodas in sequence up to the large golden Buddha, amazing :)
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
haha didn't even notice him :P
@rebekahhildebrand349
5 жыл бұрын
I looked through the comments to see if anyone else noticed him. He was really watching you.
@ChillyDunk
5 жыл бұрын
@@rebekahhildebrand349 Right?!!?! lol
@michellecheng3826
5 жыл бұрын
Being a Taiwanese, I guess he’s being so eager to chat with you guys lol
@ChillyDunk
5 жыл бұрын
@@michellecheng3826 I think so :)
Please do not miss the beef noodle, the onion pancake and the Ding Tai Fung Xiao Lung Bao/steam soup dumplings! Must haves or you have not been to Taiwan!
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
ohh yum! Thanks for the all the food recommendations!
@TangovagabondTV
5 жыл бұрын
Ding Tai Fung seems overrated here in the States, and generally overpriced? Maybe it's more reasonable back in Taiwan?
@jennaelsammak7679
5 жыл бұрын
Tango Vagabond things are ALWAYS better where they originate. Mexican food better in Mexico, Chinese food better in China, and then I bet Taiwanese food is better in Taiwan
Out of all the travel vlogs I’ve watched over the years, yours has provided the most information. It’s made planning my travels a lot easier! So, thank you! 🙌🏼🗺❤️
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
ahh this makes us so happy :)
My friends MARVEL about Taiwan! I need to come here! Had a layover in Taipei for 3 hours but got delayed to 12 hours and sooo wish I would’ve known sooner so I could check out the city!
I've been here, in Kaohsiung. The people are the nicest of all. So inspiring!
Re-watching this video again for our Taiwan adventures 😆 Love the playlist🙌
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
Ahh hope you have any amazing time 💛
Omg that man watching you both with the shaved ice! I think he was enjoying Jess's love for something that was probably so regular and simple to him as a local. I hope it reinvigorated his love for small things and for his own food and culture. I love seeing tourists in my own country enjoying things that I would normally just pass by on my way to work... Helps keep me grounded and continuously thankful. Thanks for the great video! 😘
So glad you guys were on my recommendations. I love everything about you guys already. They way you edit the videos, how positive you guys are and so cute as a couple. Taiwan is definitely on my bucket list now. Thanks for taking us with you🙏🏽
Half way through my study abroad trip in Europe and just found your channel. I have become obsessed with travel since January. I can't wait to come along you your trip journeys through your videos! This is so cool! I hope to go to Asia one day!
Excited to visit Taiwan
The food you eat so delicious and I mesmerizing the country was so beautiful...
What a beautiful country, your so lucky having experiences like this
Beautiful. Ive been to Taiwan but I never got to see those places. Lucky ❤️
My sister just depart from there last March 12, 2019 after working there for 5 years. Another great video to follow from my only favorite travel vlogger couple.
Thanks for sharing this video. It really helped us out when we where in Taiwan last August. We really like your videos! :)
Welcome to my hometown....Kaohsiung city.....
Love the music and the fact you get up early for the sunrises and you go to the tourist places before anyone is there! Keep it up please x
9:43 u genuinely made that guys day eating the same. Shows how good people are their
I just came from your Turkey series, I wanted to say that you are the kindest people I have ever seen on the internet. Thank you for showing us the world, while being kind and respectful to the people, cultures and religions. You are truly unique in your ways. I wish to live in Australia someday, and now I whole heartedly believe I will be amongst the best people in the world.
Yes Taiwanese are friendly🙂
@kaohsiung99
5 жыл бұрын
They were 100x friendlier back in the 1990s...before smart phones.
I have a great memory of Taipei but never been to anywhere else in Taiwan. I tend to plan next trip to somewhere I’ve never been. But I started to think of going back to 🇹🇼 . Thank you for you vlog❣️ By the way, I love fried dough😋
Great start in Taiwan guys ! Im planning to follow your itenerary. Hoping that you also name the hotels youve stayed in for reference. Ive always found your vlogs refreshing and informative. Good to know Taiwanese people are friendly and kind. Cant wait to experience this.
I am a Kaohsiung person, Welcome to Kaohsiung !!
Such an exciting journey! Full of surprises! I will definitely look into this as well. It is such a great idea! Enjoy Taiwan, Jess and Stephen!
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
So much fun :D
So beautiful places ❤❤
Taiwan is such a beautiful country, been there thrice last year and every visit was absolutely amazing. Made quite a few Taiwanese friends as they were truly friendly, the food is awesome. I also had an encounter with a friendly Uber driver and I can’t wait to go back there. Just thinking were to go next perhaps something off the beaten path as I have visited Kaohsiung, Taichung, Taipei and all other popular destination in the north. Lots of love from Manila :)
Taiwan is a nice place and some of the nicest people Ive met. specially the guy at the hotel I think he is the owner of one plus one hotel. he even gave us some take aways during our checkout
What a wonderful experience.
Loving this Taiwan series!
Looks like you guys are having a ton of fun 😂 would love to do something like this someday 👌The Taiwanese are so kind!!
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
The Taiwanese are sooo friendly!!! This has been such a fun experience because we really had NO idea what to expect when we arrived
Hmmmm... Finally taiwan... Hope u r enjoying this "surprise" destination... 😍😍
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
we are loving it!
What makes me go back to this channel often? The video is well-presented that it gives joy to your heart while and after watching it. It makes you appreciate life and living. Thank you to our lovely couple hosts!❤️
You guys make the best travel videos. After watching your videos, my list of countries to travel is increasing!
@JackandGabExplore
5 жыл бұрын
Yes their videos are the best! and Taiwan looks so amazing! Hopefully 2019 is the year we finally go 🙌
I love your vlogs so much! You guys are always so bright, kind and friendly. You both just have this warm and welcoming energy that I love. So excited to see a Taiwan vlog from you guys too! Taiwan is the place I want to visit most, I've also heard everyone there is so friendly, even in the bigger cities.
As a Taiwanese, I love this series so much. I'm so glad you love the country!!! The food is so cheap and to die for
I have been thinking of going to Taiwan since Philippines and Taiwan made a no visa policy and you’ve made this very helpful video. Thank you so much. You guys are so cute!!!
Sorry, my English is not very well, I am a Kaohsiung person. I used a little Google translation and wanted to say something thank you! Kaohsiung is my hometown, thank you for making this beautiful video in Kaohsiung! I live in Taichung now, and I miss my hometown very much after watching it. Kaohsiung is great! Welcome everyone to here! By the way, Kaohsiung’s breakfast like eating quiche(蛋餅) or rice balls(飯糰) more than soy milk or fritters! Very recommended trying! 蛋餅: Eggs, flour, shallots, and more delicious ingredients 飯糰: Rice, and more delicious ingredients 鍋燒意麵 (Guō shāo yì miàn): The noodles that can be bought at the Kaohsiung breakfast shop.
Enjoy Taiwan. Very Friendly people.. Travel Safe
@JackandGabExplore
5 жыл бұрын
Yes their videos are the best! and Taiwan looks so amazing! Hopefully 2019 is the year we finally go 🙌
I miss Kaohsiung! Lived there from 2017-2018.
You too are so funny I love you! I love the way you celebrate life God bless you
Welcome to Taiwan. Glad to see you guys enjoy traveling in my country. I love Australia too. I’ve stayed in Australia for two years for working holiday.
Ahh perfect timing with this video, we’re planning to go to Taiwan this summer 👍
I just randomly found you guys. These vlogs are awesome. What a awesome idea.
Gosh, when I watch this I really miss Taiwan. I really want to go back. The people are so friendly and the food is sooooo good! The shaved ice with mango is sooooo yummy!
Ditch the crowded places and head to a small, less popular but not at all less spectacular little city, hell yeah! Really inspiring! And also, the lack of people in this little city just shows how underrated it is, but daaaaamn it's insanely beautiful.
Taiwanese people are so nice! I'm getting ready to go on my third vacation there. I would live there if they didn't have such hot weather all the time. .
Enjoy!! Taiwan is a lovely island and people are really friendly. 👍👍👍 various food and night market. I am happy you enjoy.😆
I already miss Taiwan. And I really wished I explored Kaohsiung more!
Welcome to Taiwan 🇹🇼!!🥰😍
I've sent my corporate clients to Kaohsiung, but this is the first time I have ever seem it. A great video, guys!
Taiwan is a wonderful country!
THANK YOU for sharing another adventure with us, as always!!! I’ve always been fascinated with Taiwan, it’s one of my dream destinations. And thank you for introducing me to the lovely city of Kaohsiung!! You two are my favorite ppl on KZread. Always traveling to wonderful destinations, giving the best and exciting reviews, not to mention your bubbly personalities and how cute you are together....had me hook the first video I watched a year ago. 🤪I’m a HUGE fan!!! Can’t wait to see the rest of your time in Taiwan, waiting patiently for your next upload!! Safe Travels- Melody ((( from Frankfort, Kentucky USA)))
Looks amazing! My fiancé would love to see the massive Buddha!
That is literarily the best breakfast place in Kaohsiung!
Great views,it's a beautiful city. Looking forward to more!!
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
so so beautiful!
I celebrated last new years eve in Taiwan. Was in Taipei and Jiufen. I would love to explore more of the country, as I loved it there. I am also a Mango lover, and Taiwan felt like Mango heaven. So many amazingly good Mango Ice-creams and drinks! Hehe.
Incredible. Taiwan 🇹🇼 is definitely on my post-Covid list!
Taiwan is my favorite place to visit. I am so glad you guys finally got to experience it!
Who needs travel chanel when we got you guys ....... Greetings from Iceland
I've been waiting for this video to come out! finally!
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
was such a fun one to film :) but had sooo much footage to go through so took a little longer to edit!
@jeriwilyciasaupi2860
5 жыл бұрын
@@flyingthenest looking forward for moreee😍😍 love you guys. Have fun there❤
Welcome to my hometown! Hope you enjoy everything in Taiwan!
I was born in Kaohsiung, but I have never seen Kaohsiung so beautiful, thank you for your film.
Taiwanese are very warm and friendly, i suggest any foreigners to come to the country studying if you want to make friends and live happily
Love watching these videos to get some trip inspiration!
You guys are so inspiring! Your genuine and positive attitude surely attracts friendly locals. We love to see you try new food :)
@JackandGabExplore
5 жыл бұрын
Yes their videos are the best! and Taiwan looks so amazing! Hopefully 2019 is the year we finally go 🙌
omg planning to go there this year!
@flyingthenest
5 жыл бұрын
ahh you are going to love it!
It's been a long time I've been back since I was a kid in Taiwan, but glad to see the locals are treating you right. I'm a little more proud knowing the folks back home are leaving a fairly good impression on those that are passing through :)
this was so incredibly gorgeous to watch!!!! so colourful!
It's so cool. You make Taiwan so beautiful at Video.