MRT World Games Station. Beware price gouging on lodging—stick with verified chains.
🧭 Local travel essentials
Getting around
Kaohsiung MRT (Red, Orange, Circular lines) + city buses + LRT. EasyCard (悠遊卡) and iPASS work everywhere; convenience stores too. The National Stadium is next to 世運(World Games) Station.
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Late-night transit
MRT last trains around midnight. Grab a taxi or Uber (Taiwan-based) after the show. Stadium's on the edge—expect post-show crowds. Call ahead if you can.
Payment
Downtown cards work fine, but night markets and street stalls run on cash. EasyCard and iPASS work at convenience stores and smaller purchases. QR apps (LINE Pay, etc.) spreading.
Currency & exchange
Taiwan dollar (TWD, NT$). Bring cash for night markets and street vendors. Exchange at the airport, in town, or use convenience-store ATMs.
Language
Traditional Chinese and Taiwanese. English less common than in Taipei; MRT signs show English.
Local apps
Uber (Ride app (Taiwan-based)) · Google Maps (MRT/bus routes) · LINE Pay (QR and mobile pay (spreading))
Late-night transit
Uber (Late-night ride app (English UI; reliable in Kaohsiung)) · 55688 (Taiwan Da Car Fleet) (Taiwan's largest taxi app (20,000+ vehicles; English available)) · LINE Taxi (LINE GO) (LINE-connected taxi app) · Yoxi (Taxi/ride alternative (local))📶 eSIM ↗
How to book
Avoid the National Stadium's main plaza. Walk 1–2 blocks, then call. Uber won't match? Switch to 55688 (large fleet).
Last-train info
Adjacent to 世運 (World Games) MRT station. MRT last trains around midnight; book taxis or Uber ahead for this remote location.
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