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.
Royal Group Hotel Chun Shan Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
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The Cloud Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Jinshan Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Destination: Kaohsiung
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Destination: Kaohsiung
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Kindness Hotel - Kaohsiung Guang Rong Pier
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Ta Tung Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Kiwi Express Hotel - Kaohsiung Station
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Royal Group Motel Buo Ai Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
Just a 5-mminute alk from Aozidi MRT Station, Royal Group Motel Buo Ai Branch offers cozy air-conditioned suites with a sofa seating area and flat-screen TV. Free internet is provided. Free...
Kaohsiung Giethoorn
Destination: Kaohsiung
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In Young Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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薇風情汽車旅館 - 鳳山館
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Hotel That
Destination: Kaohsiung
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R10 Eco Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in the Xinxing District district of Kaohsiung, R10 Eco Hotel is a 4-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 1.3 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History. Around 1.9 miles from Love...
寓旅宿 Apato Cityhome
Destination: Kaohsiung
Apato Cityhome is set in Kaohsiung, 1.2 mi from Kaohsiung Museum of History and 1.2 mi from The Pier-2 Art Center. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free on-site private parking is...
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Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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85 eagle hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Let's Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Luftpause Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Travelyoung Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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85 Sky Inn
Destination: Kaohsiung
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T Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
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苓雅大飯店 Lingyea Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Legend Hotel Kaohsiung Liuhe
Destination: Kaohsiung
This boutique hotel is a 5-minute walk from Liuhe Night Market and the City Council MRT Train Station. With contemporary rooms with cable TV and free internet access, it also provides a free...
Hua Xiang Motel - Fengshan
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in the Fengshan district of Kaohsiung, Hua Xiang Motel - Fengshan is 4.2 miles from National Science and Technology Museum and 5 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. Built in 2004, the...
Hakodate Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, an 18-minute walk from Rueifong Night Market, Hakodate Motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. 1.4 miles from Lotus Pond, the property is also 2.5 miles away from...
A.R.T.
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Hotel COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Migo House
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung Morning Homestay
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Pier 2
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located an 18-minute walk from The Pier-2 Art Centre and 1.1 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History, Pier 2 provides accommodations in Kaohsiung. Complimentary WiFi is provided. All units feature...
THE LEES Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
THE LEES Hotel offers stylish air-conditioned rooms with free internet along Kaohsiung Wufu Tourist Boulevard. Offering an indoor pool, it also has a relaxing sauna and hot tub. Warm lighting and...
Kung Shang Design Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Just a short 7-minute walk from MRT Formosa Boulevard Station, Kung Shang Design Hotel provides a wide collection of rooms and suites in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi is available in the public area. Free...
The Tree House
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Ahiruyah Guesthouse
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Toongmao Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
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H2O HOTEL
Destination: Kaohsiung
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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...
D'well Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Liuhe Corner House 737
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Venice Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Harmonious Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Urban
Destination: Kaohsiung
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河映宿沐 River Trees Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
You might be eligible for a Genius discount at 河映宿沐 River Trees Hotel. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in. Genius discounts at this property are...
City Suites - Kaohsiung Pier2
Destination: Kaohsiung
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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...
Neo Sky Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located 1.5 miles from Love Pier, Neo Sky Hotel in Kaohsiung offers a shared lounge. Built in 1997, the property is within 1.8 miles of Liuhe Tourist Night Market. The property provides a tour...
Ho̍k House
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set 1,000 feet from Liouhe Tourist Night Market in Kaohsiung, Ho̍k House features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Featuring wood flooring, a...
Chii Lih Hotel - Kaohsiung Love River
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring free WiFi in all rooms, 0.9 km from MRT City Council Station, Chii Lih Hotel - Kaohsiung Love River provides accommodation in Kaohsiung City. Situated next to Love River, guests can...
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in the conjunction of Chengkung 1st Road and Xintian Road, boasting an outdoor pool and 13 international dining options, Grand Hi Lai Hotel provides guests with a cozy accommodations and...
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