Our plan for today was to spend most of the day on Cijin (旗津) Island. Right after breakfast, we took the metro from Formosa Boulevard station to Sizihwan (西子湾). After exiting the station, we walked about 8–10 minutes toward Gushan Ferry Pier.
Gushan Pier sat quietly along Kaohsiung’s harbour, functional yet full of local character. Scooters lined up neatly, cyclists waited with helmets in hand, and families gathered with sun hats and snacks. When Javier heard that we were going to take ferry, he was a bit worried of having motion sickness. After telling him that it's just a few minutes ride, he felt better. Based on our last ferry experience to
Rottnest Island in Perth, Javier and I stood on the outdoor deck which had made him feel better previously.
As the ferry pulled away from the pier, Kaohsiung’s skyline unfolded in layers. Warehouses and port cranes stood tall against the sky, while the water below reflected shifting shades of blue and green. The hum of the engine blended with the sound of waves slapping gently against the hull.
As the ferry approached Cijin, the atmosphere shifted. The island’s shoreline came into focus, and we could see the lighthouse from a distance. That's where we will be heading to later.
The Gushan–Cijin ferry isn’t just transportation. It’s part of the experience. It marks a transition from city streets to coastal paths, from MRT tunnels to open horizons. It’s affordable, efficient, and wonderfully human, shared with locals who make the crossing part of daily life.
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