Kaohsiung's God of Love Temple Tour: Your One-Day GuideBoost Your Love Luck! Singles, Step Right Up

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Yue Lao Lai Dian is Taiwan's first café with a resident matchmaker deity, Yue Lao, on site — who knows, maybe love will blossom over a cup of coffee? Beyond serving healthy and delicious meals and drinks, the venue offers a matchmaking service for romance or networking connections if you leave your details, and also hosts regular singles events. Yue Lao Lai Dian is also LGBTQ+-friendly, helping everyone find their destined partner, regardless of gender.

Notably, a fortune teller is also on hand to offer guidance. Whether you're navigating the complexities of love or standing at a crossroads in life, stop by for a coffee and some advice from the expert — it might just be the turning point you need.

Yue Lao Lai Dian

• Address: 1F, No. 160, Zhongzheng 3rd Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City
• Hours: 12:00-20:00, closed Wednesdays
• Average Spend: $200-$400

Before you start looking for a partner, you need to see clearly and listen well! That's why we recommend a visit to Jill's House for ear cleaning, ear candling, and facial gua sha massage. The ear cleaning specialist is incredibly attentive and professional, using an endoscope to examine your ears before the treatment. The ear candling helps alleviate ear dampness and promotes relaxation. After the full session, your ears will be clear and your mind sharp—you'll be perfectly ready to find that special someone.

Jill's House

• Address: No. 185, Tianjin St, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
• Hours: 09:00-19:00

For matters of love and romance, a visit to Kaohsiung’s Xiahai Chenghuang Temple is a must! Bring a small sweet treat to share with Yue Lao, the God of Marriage, and remember to list all your specific criteria and desires. When you pray, be sure to clearly articulate every detail to Yue Lao without missing a single word—the more specific your goals, the better the deities can help you achieve them!

You can also light a "marriage lamp" here, which stays lit for a year, symbolizing a year of bright romance. Before you leave, don't forget to write a wish on a card by the entrance. With a sincere heart, your wishes are sure to come true, and your love life is destined for happiness!

Kaohsiung Xiahai Chenghuang Temple

• Address: No. 81, Fuye Rd, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
• Hours: 06:00-20:00

Manifestation is a magical thing, and photo development is a form of image manifestation. Through exposure to chemicals and water, images are developed — a classical and professional technique in the craft of photography.

At Dian Xiang Wet Plate Photography, you can experience two classical printing methods: "Cyanotype" and "Vandyke Brown." Cyanotype is ideal for lines, silhouettes, and botanicals, offering a strong sense of design and artistry. Vandyke Brown, on the other hand, produces warmer tones, commonly seen in portraits, architecture, and street photography, evoking a nostalgic, old-photo feel.

The experience of developing photos is both surprising and delightful. Step by step, your choices — from different materials to the duration of sun exposure — will lead to a unique, magical moment as your image slowly manifests during the development process!

Dian Xiang Wet Plate Photography

• Address: Warehouse C7-6, No. 2-1 Dayi Street, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00-19:00, Friday to Sunday 10:00-19:00