The encore is over and the lights come up: now the real test begins, getting home.
The World Games Stadium (Kaohsiung National Stadium, on the border of Zuoying and Nanzi districts) seats about 50,000 for a big concert, and when it empties everyone heads for MRT World Games Station Exit 1 at once; the skybridge alone can mean a long queue.
There are two quicker ways. One: big concerts often have free shuttle buses laid on by the city or the organizer to HSR Zuoying Station, where you can board the MRT Red Line and skip the World Games skybridge (not every show has them; check the notice on the day). Two: walk north to the previous station, R18 Oil Refinery Elementary School, and board there. Either way you finish on the Red Line and change to the Orange Line back to Yancheng; the table below covers each venue.
Before you get back to Lane 70, Dagong Road, you can stop at PX Mart's Yancheng Shouxing store on Qixian 3rd Road (about 4 minutes on foot from the houses) for a few packs of hot pot meat, greens, instant noodles and drinks. Enter the code, switch on the induction hob in the Hello House 1F island kitchen, and once the water boils in it all goes; everyone gathers round the bar to rewatch tonight's videos on the 43-inch TV, and a bowl of hot soup rounds off the day.
Kaohsiung's four big concert venues: getting back and where to stay
- Licensed B&Bs: Hello House "Kaohsiung City B&B No. 131" | Godin House "Kaohsiung City B&B No. 163"
- Group size
: Godin House 4–12 guests (4 rooms) | Hello House8–26 guests (5 rooms; 22 as standard, up to 26 with extra beds) | both houses together27–38 guests (the two houses are in the same lane, about 5 seconds apart on foot; 9 rooms in all, 34 as standard)- Venues: World Games Stadium (Zuoying/Nanzi), Kaohsiung Arena (Zuoying), Kaohsiung Music Center (Yancheng/Lingya, Love River bay), LIVE WAREHOUSE (Pier-2's Dayi warehouses, Yancheng)
- Getting back: from the World Games Stadium and the Arena by MRT (Red Line, then Orange Line); from the Music Center about 23 minutes on foot; from Pier-2 about 13 minutes
- Back at the house: the Hello House 1F island kitchen (two-burner induction hob, double-door fridge, cookware), a manual mahjong table and a 43-inch smart TV
- Supplies: PX Mart's Yancheng Shouxing store is about a 4-minute walk; the next morning, try Da Gou Ding milkfish rice noodle soup
- Stairs and noise: neither house has a lift, and elders can take the Godin House 1F double room; after 23:00 please keep it down, and no open flames or fireworks indoors or out
Kaohsiung's four big concert venues: getting back after the show
Crowds and traffic control differ from show to show. This is the usual picture; follow the organizer's and the venue's notices on the day.
| Venue | Where | What usually happens after the show | Suggested route | Back at Hello Stay in about |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Games Stadium (Kaohsiung National Stadium) | Zuoying / Nanzi | Entry to World Games Station Exit 1 is controlled, with a long queue on the skybridge | Route 1: if there are shuttle buses, ride to HSR Zuoying Station and board the MRT Red Line there Route 2: walk north to the previous station, R18 Oil Refinery Elementary School; ride to Formosa Boulevard, change to the Orange Line, and get off at Yanchengpu Station Exit 2 (then about 7 minutes on foot) | (not counting queues) |
| Kaohsiung Arena | Zuoying | Crowd control in the passage to Kaohsiung Arena Station | Walk to the Boai 2nd Road area for the MRT Red Line, change to the Orange Line at Formosa Boulevard, and ride 2 stops to Yanchengpu Station | About 20 minutes (not counting queues) |
| Kaohsiung Music Center (KMC) | Yancheng / Lingya | Long lines at the Zhenai Pier and Guangrong Pier light rail stops | Walk back | About 23 minutes (a walk back) |
| Pier-2 LIVE WAREHOUSE | Pier-2, Yancheng | The crowd gathers around the Dayi warehouses | Walk straight back: via Dayi Street and Dayong Road to Lane 70, Dagong Road, about 13 minutes (the Great Harbor Bridge, about 20 minutes) | About 13 minutes (no waiting for transport) |
Ask us about getting back after the show (official LINE)
How many people suit which house
| Group size | Recommended house | Rooms and bathrooms | Kitchen and food prep | Mahjong and shared space | Check-in and getting around |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 to 7 guests | Godin House (five-story house, B&B No. 163) | 4 rooms (2 doubles, 2 quads), each with its own bathroom | 4F prep area: microwave, double-door fridge, sink (no open flame, no real cooking) | 4F lounge: manual mahjong table, sofa | The 1F double room is right inside the door, no stairs |
| 8 to 12 guests | Godin House or Hello House | Godin House's 4 rooms; or Hello House's 5 rooms, with more shared space | The Hello House 1F island kitchen (two-burner induction hob) | The Godin House 4F lounge, or the mahjong table by the Hello House 1F island kitchen | Elders can take Godin House 1F; at Hello House, elders take 2F |
| 13 to 22 guests | Hello House (B&B No. 131) | 5 rooms, each with its own bathroom | 1F island kitchen (two-burner induction hob, double-door fridge, cookware) | The 1F island kitchen doubles as the lounge, with a manual mahjong table and a 43-inch smart TV | Elders take 2F; drivers unload at the lane entrance before parking |
| 23 to 26 guests | Hello House (with extra beds) | All 5 rooms in use (22 as standard, up to 26 with extra beds) | 1F island kitchen for hot pot and takeaway spreads | Everyone gathers in the 1F island kitchen, and every room has its own bathroom, so no queue for showers | No lift, so expect stairs; unload luggage at the entrance of Lane 70, Dagong Road before heading to the car park |
| 27 to 38 guests | Both houses (Hello House + Godin House, Nos. 131 + 163) | 9 rooms, each with its own bathroom (two houses side by side; 34 as standard, 35-38 with extra beds) | Cook and gather in the Hello House 1F island kitchen | Two places to gather: the Hello House 1F island kitchen and the Godin House 4F lounge | Each house has its own way in and out; for late-night food together, just walk next door |
The two houses differ in price, size and room standard, so compare their rooms before you book.
Ask us about booking and splitting the rooms (official LINE)
Planning concert day
- Arrive in Kaohsiung around midday: check-in is from 16:00; you can drop your luggage from 12:00 on the day (tell us on LINE first) and head out for lunch and Pier-2.
- Check in at 16:00: put your things down, change into your fan gear and set off in the early evening. Take the MRT to the World Games Stadium and the Arena; the Music Center and LIVE WAREHOUSE are within walking distance.
- After the show: come back to Yancheng by the routes above, pick up late-night food on the way, and eat together on 1F.
- The next morning: sleep in, then go for breakfast; check out by 11:00. We can't hold luggage after check-out; if you're still sightseeing, use the paid lockers at MRT stations.
Late-night food and breakfast the next day
Within walking distance of Lane 70, Dagong Road:
| Place | Type | Walk | Opening hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX Mart (Yancheng Shouxing store) | Supermarket | About 4 minutes | 243 Qixian 3rd Road; on your way back, grab sliced meat, greens, instant noodles and drinks to cook in the 1F island kitchen | |
| Da Gou Ding milkfish rice noodle soup | Long-running breakfast spot | About 4 minutes | 198-38 Xinle Street; the pan-fried fish intestines run out early, so go early, or there's only milkfish-belly rice noodles and fish-skin soup left | |
| Da Kou Pang charcoal-grilled sandwiches | Charcoal-grilled sandwiches | About 1 minute | Morning 07:00-10:50 / evening 18:00-22:50 (closed Sundays) | 78 Dagong Road, right at the end of the lane: a charcoal-grilled pork and egg sandwich with black tea |
| Bao Zai fermented-tofu fried chicken | Fried chicken and snacks | About 3 minutes | Evenings (from 17:00) | 32 Dagong Road; grab a bag on your way back as a late-night snack |
| MRT Yanchengpu Station (O2) Exit 2 | MRT | About 7 minutes | ||
| Great Harbor Bridge and Pier-2's Dayi warehouses | Harbor landmarks | Outdoors, open all day | Stroll along Dayong Road and Dayi Street to the harbor for the breeze, with no fighting over taxis | |
| Kaohsiung Music Center | Concert venue | About 23 minutes | The outdoor waterfront paths are open all day | After a show, follow the Love River bay waterfront back to Lane 70, Dagong Road |
Questions about late-night food and the kitchen (official LINE)
Driving, check-in and stairs
- Drop off at the lane entrance: set your navigation to "Lane 70, Dagong Road", pull over at the lane entrance to unload luggage and let your friends out first. The driver then follows our host's directions to the Yancheng multi-story car park just ahead, or to public parking spaces around Qixian 3rd Road and Dagong Road; the lane is narrow, so please don't drive into it.
- Keypad check-in: both houses use keypad locks, so however late the show runs, open the door with the code our host sends, with no front desk hours to rush for.
- No lift: both houses have stairs only. For elders or anyone with bad knees, we suggest the Godin House 1F double room, right inside the door; at Hello House, elders are best on 2F.
- Noise at night: Yancheng is quiet at night; after 23:00 please tread softly, and keep the 1F doors and windows facing the street closed.
Ask us about booking a concert stay and splitting the rooms (official LINE)