By the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported
The transportation bureaus of Kaohsiung City and Tainan City have jointly launched two intercity express bus lines, the “Shaqimei Lunar World Express” and the “Kaohsiung-Tainan Dual-City Express,” which officially began service on February 1. With an EasyCard, the maximum fare for a one-way trip on these dual-city express buses is only NT$60, and you can reach the Chi Mei Museum directly from northern Kaohsiung in just 40 minutes!
The Chi Mei Museum officially opened to the public in 2014. (Image source / Chi Mei Museum)
In the past, residents of northern Kaohsiung commuting or traveling to Tainan had to transfer between multiple buses, often taking over 90 minutes. With the launch of the “Shaqimei Lunar World Express,” people in northern Kaohsiung can now travel directly to the Tainan High-Speed Rail Station and the Chi Mei Museum in just about 40 minutes, saving over 30 minutes in travel time compared to before. Residents from central and northern Taiwan can take the connecting shuttle at Platform 4 of the Tainan High-Speed Rail Station Transfer Hub to board the “Shaqimei Lunar World Express” to Tianliao Lunar World and Qishan.
Some green vegetation dots the barren landscape, highlighting the unique beauty of the badlands. (Image source / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
Traveling to the Chi Mei Museum is even more convenient via the Kaohsiung-Tainan Dual-City Express. (Image source / Chi Mei Museum)
The “Shaqimei Lunar World Express” departs from the Qishan Transfer Station, travels via Provincial Highway 28 to Provincial Highway 39A, and reaches the Tainan High-Speed Rail Station. It’s a route full of stories. Along Provincial Highway 28, the scenery varies—from fertile plains to rugged badlands (Tianliao Lunar World), from flatlands to mountain peaks—taking travelers deep into the inland mountains of Kaohsiung to experience and witness the power of nature. On holidays, it also takes Provincial Highway 86 directly to the Chi Mei Museum.
Take the dual-city express to connect attractions like the Tainan Lunar World and the Kaohsiung Chi Mei Museum. (Image source / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
The Chi Mei Museum features an architectural style modeled after the Palace of Versailles, magnificent and elegant. (Image source / Chi Mei Museum)