Qijin
Taiwan
If instead you want to visit the island with your bike don't miss the Chi Jin Mazu or Tianhou Temple, one of Cijin Island’s foremost attractions. Opened in 1673, it’s Kaohsiung's very first temple dedicated to Mazu, the Chinese goddess of the sea. Cihou Lighthouse and Cihou Fort are both offering great views of the ocean and island and a nice spot to take pictures. The colorfull Rainbow Church – which is actually not a place of worship – is also a nice spot to take some photos due to its colorful architectural, it islocated at Cijin Seaside Park.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Qijin Island
Welcome, adventurous traveler, to the precipice of a highly distinct, profoundly atmospheric geographical experience. To access Qijin—a narrow, elongated island acting as the vital, protective breakwater for the massive Kaohsiung…
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Almost immediately upon exiting the bustling ferry terminal, you will encounter the profound spiritual anchor of the island: the Qijin Tianhou Temple. This is no ordinary neighborhood shrine; it boasts the immense historical…
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Leaving the quiet sanctuary of the temple, plunge directly into the vibrant, sensory overload of Qijin Old Street. This bustling, crowded thoroughfare is the island's primary commercial artery, heavily dominated by one defining…
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At the far terminus of the chaotic Old Street, the dense urban fabric suddenly breaks, revealing the expansive, breathtaking vista of Qijin Beach and the vast, open expanse of the Taiwan Strait. What immediately strikes visitors…
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Leaving the open beach, we approach a fascinating piece of repurposed military infrastructure: the Tunnel of Stars. Originally bored directly through the solid rock of Cihou Mountain during the harsh, highly militarized era of…
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Prepare for a moderately steep hike up the rugged incline of Cihou Mountain to reach our next destination, the imposing ruins of Cihou Fort. The historical pedigree of this site is staggering. …
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A short, scenic walk along the high ridge of the mountain connects the fort to the island's ultimate architectural beacon: the Kaohsiung Lighthouse, also known as the Cijin Lighthouse. Originally commissioned and constructed in…
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As the sun begins its dramatic descent, painting the sky over the Taiwan Strait in brilliant hues of violent orange and deep violet, it is time to make the journey back to the ferry terminal. Your exploration of Qijin Island has…
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What is Qijin?
Qijin is a place in Taiwan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.5617, 120.3070 |
| Last updated |