| some offer sea views and/or minifridges. offering views of the philippine sea, this casual hostel is a 4-minute walk from gangkou beach and 20 km from walking trails in sheding natural park. unfussy dorms have bunk beds with reading lights. check-in time: 3:00 pm. it's 105 km from kaohsiung international airport. there's a security deposit. shuttle service to the airport is available, as are guided tours, loaner surfboards and breakfast. bohemian private rooms feature carved wood furnishings and stained-glass chandeliers, as well as flat-screen tvs, and balconies or terraces. bathrooms are en suite or shared
Kaohsiung International Airport 1 hr 53
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