With almost the same population as Taipei, Kaohsiung is a large port city full of skyscrapers. Like almost all Taiwanese cities, it has a wide variety of activities to do, whether it be walking through the shopping district, relaxing in Central Park or visiting the street art exhibitions, not forgetting the night markets so typical of the island . It is also worth strolling along the shore of the Love River, watching the boats go by and enjoying the lights of the city at nightfall.
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung Area (Taiwan)
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung guide
What to do in Kaohsiung
Rei Feng Night Market
Located north of Kaohsiung, it is the largest night market in the city, and also the most touristy. There are also, apart from stalls of food, playground with the famous doll vending machines, targets, bets and infinite variations. In it you can try various Taiwanese delicacies.
Pier-2 Art Center
Surely, the most well-known area of the city, located in the Yancheng district. It is near the sea, since it is the old port of Kaohsiung, which was abandoned when it went from being an industrial city to a service city. The various buildings host exhibitions, craft shops, modern cafés and cinemas. It is an area to walk around without blinking, since there are enormous graffiti on all the walls, the traffic signs are different and even on the floor you can find works of art. The tram passes through the middle of the area, connecting the ends of the city. Even so, it is best to travel by bicycle or walk to appreciate the different artistic expressions.
Cihou Fort and the Cijin lighthouse
Just one kilometer from Pier-2 is Gushan Ferry Pier, the port where you can catch the ferry that takes you to the small island in front of Kaohsiung, about 9 km in length. The journey is worth no more than NT $ 20, and lasts only 5 minutes.
From the place of disembarkation, going to the right, there is a small path that climbs the small mountain. At the end closest to the mainland, the lighthouse rises, and at the opposite end, the Cihou fortress, currently half in ruins. From the two points, on a clear day, you can see the skyline of the city, but most days, due to the abundant pollution, you can barely distinguish the other coast, especially if it is at sunset. On the other side of the island are the surfing beaches and, beyond that, the commercial ports.
Sanduo Shopping District
It's the neighborhood, they say, more touristy than Kaohsiung, although the truth is that if you do not want to buy anything, you have little to do in that district. It is located in the center of the city, with tall buildings and large avenues, full of clothing and technology stores. Within walking distance is Central Park, the largest park in Kaohsiung, which has a little pond inside, and small mountains that, for a moment, make you forget that you are in the most polluted city in Taiwan.
Lotus Pond
This artificial pond is located north of the city, in the district of Zuoying. It is a popular tourist destination, not only because you can walk around it or do water skiing in it, but also because of the temples that you can visit around it. The most curious are the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, which are accessed through some bridges and entering through the mouth of the respective animals. In another of the extremes, is the temple of Confucius.
Soushan National Park
This great mountain located at the western end of the city is also known as Monkey Mountain due to the large number of monkeys that you can find in its forests. There are several ways by which to undertake the ascent to the top, reaching the University, the Zoo or the viewpoints above everything, from which you can observe the city on a clear and low-pollution day. I know I repeat myself, but the truth is that you see absolutely nothing but. You can check the levels here, and if they are in red, do not bother to upload, since the views will be null.
Food in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung has an excellent seafood, as it is a point of distribution of the fruits of the ocean throughout southern Taiwan. There's everything from a comforting bowl of fish soup to a seafood feast of whiskey, Kaohsiung's favorite drink. The seafood restaurants are called 海產 店 (hǎichǎn diàn), literally, 'seafood shop'.
An increasing number of young chefs and restaurateurs in the city are working to modernize Taiwanese cuisine in the south and focus on local products. Gien Jia is inspired by European cuisine and cooks with Taiwanese ingredients. A simple plate of grilled vegetables is presented with plum 'butter'; the pilgrim and chicken pumpkin salad is garnished with flying fish sauce; and fresh local shrimp and local bacon combine as a ravioli filling.
All the classic Taiwanese delicacies, whatever their city of origin, can be savored in Kaohsiung; Stewed pork with rice, oyster omelettes, soup dumplings, chive pancakes and frozen treats of all kinds. All this and much more is in the sensory cacophony that are the night markets. Of the dozen of them in Kaohsiung, Ruifeng Night Market is the favorite of the locals. It seems that everything happens there: fair games, selling clothes and various objects, people who sing, but food is still the main protagonist.
Climate in Kaohsiung
In Kaohsiung, the wet season is hot, oppressive, and overcast and the dry season is warm, humid, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 59°F to 90°F and is rarely below 53°F or above 93°F.
The best time of year to visit Kaohsiung for warm-weather activities is from late October to early April.
I HI Sanduo Travel Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Only 1,950 feet from Sanduo Shopping District Station, Linsen Suite features accommodations with free Wi-Fi.It offers a tour desk, a business center and free bikes. Linsen Suite is a 10-minute...
種子商旅
Destination: Kaohsiung
Seed Hotel offers accommodations in Kaohsiung. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from MRT Cultural Center Station. Kaohsiung Railway Station and Liuhe Night...
Liuhe Night Market House
Destination: Kaohsiung
Liuhe Night Market House is located in Kaohsiung, an 18-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, 0.9 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History, as well as 1.6 miles from The Pier-2 Art Centre....
Hotel Indigo Kaohsiung Central Park, an IHG Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located across from Central Park in Kaohsiung, Hotel Indigo Kaohsiung Central Park features a rooftop bar and restaurant. Located steps away from MRT Central Park Station (Exit 2), the hotel is...
Huashe Hotel KH Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 3.1 miles from Kaohsiung Fudingjin Baoan Temple, Huashe Hotel KH Branch provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also...
高第商旅 Gaudi Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located just a 2-minute walk from Martial Arts Stadium MRT station on Orange Line, Gaudi Hotel is 1.1 mi from National Science and Technology Museum. Ho-Hsin, Kuo-Kuang and United Bus stations are...
Spring Art Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Spring Art Hotel is located in Kaohsiung, a 16-minute drive from Kaohsiung International Airport. It is about a 20-minute drive from Zuoying HSR Station, Kaohsiung Railway Station or Central Park....
Centre Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set in Kaohsiung city, 350 feet from MRT Formosa Boulevard Station, Center Hotel offers elegant guest rooms and free WiFi in all areas. This modern property is a 5-minute walk from Kaohsiung...
All-Ur Boutique Motel - KaoHsiung Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
Each suite at OHYA Boutique Motel - KaoHsiung Branch has a unique design and theme. Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout, suites also come with a relaxing spa bathtub. Located on Jianguo 1st Road, OHYA...
Sunset Beach Resort
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 2.3 miles from The Pier-2 Art Centre, Sunset Beach Resort features a private beach area. Located around 2.8 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History, the resort with free WiFi...
Long Siang Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Just a 3-minute walk from MRT Kaohsiung Arena Station (Red Line), Long Siang Hotel features accommodations with free WiFi. It offers a tour desk for all guests with different travel purposes....
Hotel Lainn
Destination: Kaohsiung
Designed with modern and cozy elements, Hotel Lainn offers accommodations for visitors in Kaohsiung City. MRT Formosa Boulevard Station is an easy 3-minute stroll away and Liuohe Tourist Night...
Royal Fine Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Hotel-D is located in Kaohsiung, a 10-minute walk from MRT City Council Station. It offers comfortable accommodations with free WiFi access in all areas. Just steps from Formosa Boulevard Station...
Kindness Hotel - Kaohsiung Main Station
Destination: Kaohsiung
Only a 4-minute walk from Kaohsiung Railway Station, Kindness Hotel - Kaohsiung Main Station offers comfortable accommodations with an easy access to explore the city. Free Wi-Fi access is...
Comma Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Comma Hostel is located in Kaohsiung, 1,300 feet from The Pier-2 Art Center and 1,650 feet from Kaohsiung Museum of History. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. The hostel also offers...
Legend Hotel Kaohsiung Pier2
Destination: Kaohsiung
Legend Hotel Pier 2 is located between Lover River and The Pier-2 Art Center. It is only 1,150 feet from Yanchengpu MRT Station and Lover River and 1,650 feet from The Pier-2 Art Center Dayi.
Kindness Hotel - Sandou II
Destination: Kaohsiung
Kindness Hotel - Sandou II is located in Sanduo Road and Linsen Road, Kaohsiung. It is only a 7-minute stroll from Sanduo Shopping District MRT Station. Free WiFi access is available. It takes...
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Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Kaohsiung Marriott HotelSet in Kaohsiung, less than 1 km from Houyi Station, Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel features a bar and views of the city....
85涵舍旅宿
Destination: Kaohsiung
Providing free WiFi and a shared lounge, 85 My House offers rooms in Kaohsiung, 1.5 miles from Love Pier. The property is located 1.8 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 1.9 miles from The...
Hub Hotel Kaohsiung Yisin Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
Boasting a restaurant, Paris Hotel is located in Kaohsiung, a 10-minute walk from Sanduo Shopping Area. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Offering the city view, each guest room comes with a...
The Rivero Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Within a minute's walk from Love River, The Rivero Hotel offers accommodations in Kaohsiung. Popular points of interest around the property include Kaohsiung Museum of History and Kaohsiung Film...
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Skyone Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Skyone Hotel. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in. Genius discounts at this property are subject to book...
City Suites - Kaohsiung Pier2
Destination: Kaohsiung
Decorated with an industry-style element, iron objects and vintage furnishings, City Suites - Kaohsiung Pier2 provides cozy and warm accommodations for all guests to Kaohsiung. The nearest metro...
Kindness Hotel Weiwuying
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring free WiFi, Kindness Hotel Weiwuying offers accommodations in Kaohsiung, just 27 miles from Tainan. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Eden Exoticism Planet
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located a 13-minute walk from Rueifong Night Market, Eden Exoticism Planet in Kaohsiung provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Located around 0.9 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of Fine...
85 eagle hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 85 eagle hotel is 1.5 miles from Love Pier. 1.8 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, the property is also 1.9 miles away from The Pier-2 Art Centre. All rooms include a...
Royal Group Hotel Minghua Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
A 3-minute walk from Ruifeng Night Market, Royal Group-Kaohsiung Hotel features classy and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Located on Minghua Road in Gu Shan District, the hotel has a fitness...
Travel Port Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 7 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, Travel Port Motel has rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a...
Shihzuwan Hotel – Kaohsiung Station
Destination: Kaohsiung
Shihzuwan Hotel – Kaohsiung Station is a modern 3-star property in Kaohsiung, just 2 minutes' walk from Liuhe Night Market, Jiufeng Night Market and Kaohsiung Main Station. All guestrooms come...
Holiday Garden Hotel SKM Park
Destination: Kaohsiung
Holiday Garden Hotel Taroko Park is located in Kaohsiung, 5 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a playground. Love Pier...
Park Lees Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
By providing refined accommodations services, Park Lees aim to create an elegant environment with peaceful atmosphere for every staying guest. Integrating arts and designs, the property offers...
PAPO’A HOTEL
Destination: Kaohsiung
2,950 feet from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, PAPO’A HOTEL is located in Kaohsiung and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. In a prime location in the Sanmin District district, this inn is...
Kousin Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Only a 2-minute walk from Kaohsiung Train Station, Kousin Hotel welcomes guests with well furnished rooms and free Wi-Fi access. The in-house restaurant serves complimentary breakfast buffets...
Sun Garden Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located a 2-minute walk from Aozidi Forest Park, Sun Garden Motel offers accommodations in Kaohsiung. The property features free WiFi and a restaurant serving buffet style breakfast. A flat-screen...
Nest Hotel- Jhonghua Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
Nest Hotel – Jhonghua Branch is placed in the heart of Kaohsiung City. Offering well-appointed guestrooms, guests also enjoy free Wi-Fi access at all areas and meeting facilities. This modern...
237 Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Yangcheng District of Kaohsiung, 237 Hotel offers the air-conditioned rooms and has a 24-hour front desk with warm hospitality services. Free shuttle from/to Kaohsiung Railway Station,...
Hua Xiang Hotel - Zuoying
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located an 11-minute walk from Lotus Pond, Hua Xiang Hotel - Zuoying in Kaohsiung offers free bikes. Attractively set in the Zuoying District district, this inn provides a shared lounge and a...
Traveler Station
Destination: Kaohsiung
Attractively set in Kaohsiung, Traveler Station is a 2-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. The property is around 1.1 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History and 1.8 miles from The Pier-2...
Chiyi Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
E Hotel is located in Kaohsiung, a 3-minute walk from MRT Formosa Boulevard Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room at this hotel is air-conditioned and is equipped with...
Lisa Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung and with National Science and Technology Museum reachable within 4.5 miles, Happy Garden has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a garden. The property...
Mucha Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Mucha Motel offers accommodations in Kaohsiung. Free private parking is available on site. Mucha Motel is located a 4-minute drive from Bureau of Cultural...
Sung Tai Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Well located in the Qianjin District district of Kaohsiung, Sung Tai Hotel is located 1.3 km from Love Pier, 1.8 km from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 2 km from The Pier-2 Art Centre. Among the...
Lily Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Lily Hotel is set in Kaohsiung, a 3-minute walk from MRT City Council Station (Exit 4). All air-conditioned rooms come with a TV. Each room has a...
Guide Education Culture Hotel Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set in Kaohsiung, 1,950 feet from Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Garden Education Culture Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a tour desk. The hotel has a international...
Liuhe Corner House 737
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located within a 3-minute walk of Liuhe Tourist Night Market in Kaohsiung, Liuhe Corner House 737 provides accommodations with free WiFi and flat-screen TV. There's a private bathroom with shower...
新聞視界
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Rouen provides free WiFi, an 8-minute walk from Rueifong Night Market and 1.4 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. All units feature air conditioning and a...
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Hotel Kingdom
Destination: Kaohsiung
The Hotel Kingdom is located at the riverbank of the Lover River, a 10-minute walk from Yanchengpu MRT Train Station. It has modern accommodations with 3 dining options, free parking and rooms...
Alexander Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
4.3 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, Alexander Motel is located in Kaohsiung and has rooms with free WiFi. Located in the Fengshan district, the property provides guests with a hot tub. The...
Knock Knock Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring a terrace and free WiFi, Knock Knock Hostel is located in Kaohsiung, 1.1 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. The property is around 1.5 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, 1.5...
Kaja Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Offering free bikes, Holiday Hotel is located in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a hot tub. There is also a refrigerator....
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