When buying property, many people consider location and living functionality, while others care about whether the building is new or old. Recently, a netizen posted on PTT saying that their friend was planning to move to Kaohsiung and was currently considering areas such as Daliao, Xiaogang, Qianjin, Lingya, Renwu, and Qianzidi. They were curious which district would be most suitable for living. After the post went viral, it sparked heated discussion among users, with many recommending one particular area and praising it for having 'great living functionality and convenient transportation.'

The most livable place in Kaohsiung isn’t Sanmin or Lingya! Insiders strongly recommend one area: 'Top choice for long-term residence'

A netizen posted on PTT that their friend recently intended to relocate to Kaohsiung and wanted to find a place with high living quality. The current options under consideration included Daliao, Xiaogang, Qianjin, Lingya, Renwu, and Qianzidi, and they asked, 'Can any fellow Kaohsiung residents help analyze which one is best?'

After the post was published, many users commented:

'Daliao is too far, Xiaogang is too smelly, Renwu floods, the rest are fine anyway'; 'Since you're already considering Qianzidi, why not consider Zuoying?'; 'Live where you have money; if you’re short on cash, don’t live in Kaohsiung'; 'If I must pick one, probably near Cultural Center in Lingya—though it gets noisy when Wumiao gets lively'; 'Qianjin or Fengshan'; 'Qianjin’s streetscape is a bit old, but functional; Fengshan depends on whether it’s the old downtown or redeveloped area'; 'Living functions don’t differ much across locations, so just pick somewhere close to a Red Line MRT station and convenient for airport access abroad'; 'For old city center residential areas, both northern and southern Kaohsiung mysteriously have higher AQI (air quality index). Regardless of wind direction, you’ll notice the city center always has lower AQI. Plus, frequency of flooding, power outages, and water shortages is lowest in old city center residential zones'; 'Lingya, Xinxing.'

Among these, the area receiving the most recommendations was Qianzidi in Gushan District: 'Qianzidi first, Lingya second, Qianjin third, others irrelevant'; 'I live near Qianzidi—life feels okay'; 'Nong 16 is right in Qianzidi…Costco isn’t far, food options are convenient'; 'If forced to choose from this list, only Qianzidi makes sense'; 'True Nong 16 (Qianzidi) is unbelievably comfortable'; 'Among these, definitely Qianzidi; Qianjin and Lingya are also acceptable'; 'Qianzidi is genuinely great. In the past, factories surrounded the Love River here, but they’ve all shut down and moved away. But whatever you do, don’t pick a spot along the Love River'; 'Qianzidi is Kaohsiung’s Xinyi District. Once the new Fubon Mall is completed, it’ll be even more incredible.'

In fact, Qianzidi (Nong 16 Special Zone), as the core 'prime urban zone' of northern Kaohsiung, not only boasts the 10-hectare Qianzidi Forest Park, but also enjoys dual access via MRT and light rail. It takes just 10 minutes by car to reach either National Highway No. 1 or No. 10 interchange. Nearby major commercial hubs include Yee Hsiang Tian Di (Majesty Hotel), Hanshin Department Store, and the upcoming Fubon Qianzidi development project. Daily conveniences include Costco (Dashun Branch), PX Mart, and the dining hotspots along Mingcheng Road and Yucheng Road. School zones cover popular northern Kaohsiung institutions such as Longhua Elementary School and Minghua Junior High School. Medical resources include Botian International Hospital and Boai Huixin Hospital. Essentially, every aspect of daily life is worry-free. With comprehensive urban planning, vast green spaces, and top-tier commercial districts, Qianzidi has become the preferred choice for many Kaohsiung locals and newcomers seeking a high-quality place to live.

Full discussion: 'Recommended Residential Areas in Kaohsiung'

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  • Source: PR Times
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