A Touch Of Zen – A Favorite for Families in Kaohsiung

The guesthouse occupies a 100-year-old former Japanese naval home, preserved with traditional construction. Inside, the building displays film props and a cinema-themed decor that reflects the owner's passion for movies. The common area includes a large projector screen used for movie nights, with Netflix available for guests.

Guests can borrow a bicycle from the rental stand less than a block away to explore the Zuoying area. Board games and puzzles are available in the lounge, and the hosts can organize a tour about local culture. Movie nights and live sport events are held in the shared TV area, and table tennis equipment is on site.

The guesthouse is a 19-minute walk from Lotus Pond and a 10-minute bus ride from Xin Zuoying high speed rail station. Bus stops (R53 and 217A) are right across the street, and a bike station is a 10-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Zuoying Station (3.7 km) and Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (4.6 km).

The guesthouse offers a shared kitchen, garden, and sun terrace for guests to use. A welcome cocktail menu is available at the bar, and the coffee house on site serves drinks. Luggage storage and laundry facilities are provided, and the hosts offer invoice upon request.

The hosts are fluent in English and provide maps and recommendations for things to do in Kaohsiung. They can inform guests about the small Farewell, 886 museum located just around the neighborhood. The building's history is explained by the hosts, giving visitors insight into the Japanese prewar maritime era and postwar ROC period.

Building: 100-year-old former Japanese naval home

Activities: movie nights, bicycle rental, board games

Location: 19-min walk to Lotus Pond, 10-min bus to HSR

Amenities: welcome cocktails, shared kitchen, sun terrace

Hosts: English-speaking, local history guide

Nearby: Farewell, 886 museum, Zuoying Station