Photography from Lotus Lake and Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan. Kaohsiung is Taiwan's second biggest city behind Taipei and culturally distinct. Kaohsiung is known for its laid-back lifestyle, and and true Taiwanese culture. Lotus Lake is a beautiful area filled with Daoist (Taoist) and Confucian Temples and beautiful architecture. Cijin Island is Kaohsiung Harbor's barrier island and has some nice tourist sights and a beautiful beach.