Taiwan’s Most Underrated City? First 24 Hours in KAOHSIUNG Taiwan

I came to Kaohsiung, Taiwan expecting street food, art, and beaches… I didn’t expect to end the day in a Taiwanese hospital. 😅 In this Kaohsiung travel vlog, I explore some of the city's most iconic spots—including the legendary Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, the ultra-cool Pier 2 Art Center, and the peaceful Cijin Beach—before things take an unexpected turn. Kaohsiung might be Taiwan's most underrated city. This video is packed with vibrant Taiwanese street food, bubble tea, papaya milk, beef noodles, city views, temples, and my honest first impressions of Kaohsiung. I even visit the best night market in Kaohsiung and check into a 4-star hotel to recharge—just not in the way I planned. You can check the amazing Brio Hotel here: Expedia: https://expedia.stay22.com/joeyp/Zce5o5ZI5L Booking: https://booking.stay22.com/joeyp/Xz16rlF46O Whether you're planning your own Taiwan travel adventure, wondering what to do in Kaohsiung, or just curious what happens when travel goes wrong—this video has it all. Join me for a full Kaohsiung walking tour through local life, neighborhoods, and unexpected moments. This could be the most surprising day I’ve had in Taiwan 🇹🇼 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and TURN NOTIFICATIONS ON to never miss a video. SUPPORT ME Making Videos: △ Join My Patreon For Extra Content: https://www.patreon.com/thejoeyp △ Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joeyp △ Donate Directly: https://www.paypal.me/hungrytoexplore △ Follow Me Behind The Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/joeparrilla/ LINKS & DISCOUNTS △ Gear I use for film and travel: https://amzn.to/4cZKpd8 △ Where I get my Travel Insurance: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=25125178&utm_source=25125178&utm_medium=Ambassador △ Where I get my music (FREE TRIAL): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/w93esf △ Accommodation: Expedia: https://expedia.stay22.com/joeyp/Zce5o5ZI5L Booking: https://booking.stay22.com/joeyp/Xz16rlF46O LOCATIONS Featured: Kaohsiung: https://maps.app.goo.gl/riUWBuya3791ujoW8 Brio Hotel: Booking: https://booking.stay22.com/joeyp/Xz16rlF46O Pier 2 Art District: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JkJy5ME7Y8PYxVWN9 Ferry Pier to Cijin Island: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7HgqLQxrsCSfBUas7 Cijin Island: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JtLJQDJitPNgPd8k7 Cijin Beach: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GCMLSGATVcQR3mHMA Tunnel of Stars: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UGHXTudB41oTyFKJA Taiwanese Beef Noodles: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ECGGqqKn549iEAf38 Boba Tea (Bubble Tea): https://maps.app.goo.gl/eYnif85K3LTsYoUR7 Zuoying Lotus Pond: https://maps.app.goo.gl/891wF1XcicWkK7cq9 Dragon and Tiger Pagodas: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zLV1GrzDpqovPAnz5 Ruifeng Night Market: https://maps.app.goo.gl/27GrYp8gRTVXEen66 00:00 Intro 00:27 Breakfast 02:52 4 Star Hotel Room Tour (Brio Hotel) 06:05 Kaohsiung First Impressions 07:23 Pier 2 Art District 11:20 Walking To The Pier 13:09 Taking The Ferry To Cijin Island 14:58 Cijin Island 16:16 Cijin Black Sand Beach 18:47 Exploring Old Bunkers 22:54 Cijin Tunnel of Stars 25:08 Taiwanese Beef Noodles Lunch 28:45 First Time Trying Bubble Tea 31:48 City Bikes to Lotus Pond 32:39 Cycling Around Lotus Pond 34:41 Turtles 35:41 Local Life 37:14 Dragon and Tiger Pagodas 39:28 Kaoshiung Metro 39:52 Ruifeng Night Market 41:19 Fried Chicken 43:27 Looking Around The Market 45:17 Famous Papaya Milk 46:57 Why I Ended Up in Hospital for 24 Hours 48:57 Dinner 55:15 Reflections 57:07 Relaxing Bath 57:37 Watch More #joeyp #taiwan #travel