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Crossing from Kaohsiung’s Hsingda Port to Tainan’s Anping Port – the Happiness Bus Route 17 Sets Sail Today

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — The “Happiness Bus Route 17,” connecting Kaohsiung’s Hsingda Port and Tainan’s Anping Port, officially began service today (the 7th). Taipei Mayor Chen Chu stated that last year (2014), Kaohsiung and Tainan jointly held the “Dual-City Transportation Forum,” reaching a consensus on integrating intercity bus networks. Following the launch of the “Kaohsiung-Tainan Express Line” and the “Sha-Qimei Moon World Express Line” in February this year, the two cities have once again collaborated to introduce “Happiness Bus Route 17,” offering the public more convenient public transportation services.

Reported by You T-Ru / Comprehensive Report




The “Happiness Bus Route 17” connecting Kaohsiung’s Hsingda Port and Tainan’s Anping Port. (Photo / Provided by Kaohsiung City Government)



Route 17 runs along Provincial Highway 17 and spans a distance of 17 kilometers. It operates hourly from 8 AM to 8 PM on national holidays and weekends, with a total of 26 trips per day. The route passes major attractions such as the Qieding Coastal Recreation Area, Golden Coast, and Yide Jincheng Fortress.

The Xingda Port Tourist Fish Market has also planned the Red 71 bus to connect with the Gangshan Transfer Station, allowing seamless transfers to the MRT. The newly opened Xingda Port multi-level parking lot provides 140 parking spaces for small vehicles. In addition to offering free parking for those transferring to the Happiness Bus Route 17, starting August 1st, it will also provide 15 bicycles for free borrowing by parkers.

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