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As I mainly use InterNations for business, it was just overwhelming to get so many international contacts working in Taipei as well.
Living in Kaohsiung
Known as ‘the Harbor city’, Kaohsiung is a beautiful city in Taiwan which has seen a huge development in recent years, transforming it from a small village known for trading to a large global city which has a diverse number of industries and a glorious harbor. Expats living in Kaohsiung will want to take advantage of sights such as the Love River, which runs right through the city and is much loved by the city’s residents, and the Holy Rosary Cathedral, which is known for being the oldest Catholic church in Taiwan. The city hosted the 2009 World Games and has plenty to offer in terms of culture and architecture, including the ‘Dome Light’, which is located in Formosa Boulevard Station and is one of the largest glass art structures in the world. Those who live in Kaohsiung who are fans of sport will be thrilled with the Kaohsiung National Stadium and the Kaohsiung Arena, which are the largest venues in Taiwan.
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Moving to Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung has a diverse international community, and expatriates moving to Kaohsiung will find a range of affordable housing options as well as excellent transport links throughout the city, including multiple ferry services which provide views of the beautiful Kaohsiung landscape. Taiwan’s second largest airport, Kaohsiung International Airport, is also located nearby for easy international travel. Families moving as expats to Kaohsiung will benefit from the multiple educational institutions on offer, including several international schools. The city also boasts a number of major universities such as Kaohsiung Medical University, National Kaohsiung Marine University and the National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology. If you are an expat moving to Kaohsiung, you can benefit for the information and experiences shared by members of the InterNations online community, who may be able to offer advice about moving to the city specifically or to Taiwan in general.
Working in Kaohsiung
As an international port, Kaohsiung has many work opportunities including those in the export industry, which includes the exportation of goods such as bananas, rice, sugar and citrus fruits. Other industries which are present in the area include steel, aluminum and oil refinery as well as papermaking which means there is a wide range of jobs in production, manufacturing and engineering. Expats who work in academia will find that there are many academic institutions and universities, as well as international schools which are a popular choice for people who are looking for example for an English teaching position. To get information about being an expatriate working in Kaohsiung, expats can join the InterNations website, which has members from over 190 nationalities all over the world who may be able to offer advice and share real life stories about their experiences of moving and living in the city.
- Frederik Sørensen
As I mainly use InterNations for business, it was just overwhelming to get so many international contacts working in Taipei as well.
- Maggy Roswick
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