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.
85 Leisurely
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 1.9 mi from Cijin Beach and 1.5 mi from Love Pier, 85 Leisurely features river views and free WiFi. Every unit has a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a...
Go Home Homestay
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 1.2 mi from Xiziwan Beach and 650 feet from The Pier-2 Art Center, Go Home Homestay features accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge and a...
House 22
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set in the Xinxing district in Kaohsiung, 1,300 feet from Liouhe Tourist Night Market, House 22 features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms come with a...
Music City Inn
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in the Xinxing District of Kaohsiung, Music City provides accommodations with free WiFi and a shared lounge. Liuhe Tourist Night Market is a few steps from the bed and breakfast, while...
OX Suites
Destination: Kaohsiung
OX Suites provides accommodations in Kaohsiung. The property is located 1,950 feet from The Pier-2 Art Center and a 5-minute walk to MRT Station. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony...
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....
薇風情汽車旅館 - 鳳山館
Destination: Kaohsiung
Providing free WiFi, Wei Feng Qing MOTEL is located in Kaohsiung, 5 miles from National Science and Technology Museum and 5 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. All rooms feature a flat-screen...
Chia Lee Lee Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 1.5 miles from Love Pier, Chia Lee Lee Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Located around 1.8 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, the inn is also 1.9...
Wuhoo House
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, Wuhoo House has accommodations a 19-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 1.3 miles from Love Pier. Free WiFi is available. All units feature air conditioning and a...
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located a 5-minute walk from Kaohsiung Railway Station, Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station offers cozy accommodations. Free WiFi is available at the property. Air-conditioned rooms at Airline Inn -...
International Citizen Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
The chic and modern International Citizen Hotel has inviting, carpeted rooms with free Wi-Fi. Located in Kaohsiung’s San Min District, the hotel provides a 24-hour reception and free private...
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...
六合宿旅店
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in the Xinxing District of Kaohsiung, Liuhe Su Hotel is a few steps from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi....
CT Theme Suite
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 1.6 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 2 miles from Love Pier, CT Theme Suite provides accommodations with free WiFi. The accommodations feature a hot tub. All units...
J.S 23
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 3.6 km from Lotus Pond and 7 km from Rueifong Night Market, J.S 23 provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a shared lounge. The aparthotel...
Jen Dow International Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in the Sanmin District district of Kaohsiung, Jen Dow International Hotel provides a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a sun terrace....
Hotel Yoshi
Destination: Kaohsiung
Golden Pacific Hotel offers accommodations in Kaohsiung. It is a 10-minute subway ride from Sizihwan and a 7-minute drive from Shou Shan Zoo. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is...
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...
Goodness Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Offering warm and cozy guest rooms, Goodness Hotel is a 10-minute walk from MRT Martial Arts Station or MRT Weiwuying Station. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and the private...
Jinshan Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located a 5-minute walk from Kaohsiung Railway Station, Jinshan Hotel offers accommodations with Free WiFi and private parking. The air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels....
Star Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in the Xinxing District of Kaohsiung, Star Hotel is a 4-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. 1.3 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History, the property is also 1.9 miles away from...
Mirador Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set in the central of Kaohsiung City, Mirador Hotel offers free WiFi connection and a restaurant by the beautiful garden terrace. It is a short 15-minute car journey from the property to Kaohsiung...
Hi Lai EZ Stay
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in the Qianjin District district of Kaohsiung, Hi Lai EZ Stay offers a shared lounge. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The property is set...
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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....
Trip GG Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Just a 150 feet away from MRT Formosa Boulevard Station (Exit 1), Trip GG Hostel provides a nonsmoking living space in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests can easily...
空中城都會商旅
Destination: Kaohsiung
Boasting breathtaking views of the sea and Kaohsiung City, 85 Sky City Hotel is superbly positioned on the 33rd floor of Tuntex Sky Tower and 1.3 mi from The Pier-2 Art Center. Free WiFi is...
Treasure Island Motel - Renwu
Destination: Kaohsiung
Treasure Island Motel - Renwu is located in Kaohsiung, near the interchanges of Highway 1 and Highway 10. The motel is a 10-minute drive from Chengcing Lake Scenia Area and 15-minute drive from...
Modern Plaza Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set in front of Kaohsiung Railway Station (rear station), the intersection of Jiuru Road and Boai Road, Modern Plaza Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi and free on-site parking. It only...
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...
Khan Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Khan Hotel offers accommodations in Kaohsiung, only a 6-minute walk from MRT City Council Station and an 8-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. Free WiFi access is available in all areas.
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...
Hua Xiang Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Hua Xiang Motel offers accommodations with free WiFi access in Kaohsiung. Free private parking is available on site. Zuoying Station is within a 15-minute walk from this property. Rueifong Night...
Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Main Station
Destination: Kaohsiung
Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Main Station provides accommodations in Kaohsiung. Around 1.1 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, the property is also 1.5 miles away from National Science and...
Start Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, a 2-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, Start Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning. This 3-star inn offers a garden. Kaohsiung Museum of History is 1.2 miles...
Big Bear Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Big Bear Hotel is well situated in the Xinxing District of Kaohsiung, and is within a 3-minute walk of Liuhe Tourist Night Market. Located around 1.2 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History, the...
RuiFeng 251 B&B
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, a 3-minute walk from Rueifong Night Market, RuiFeng 251 B&B provides a living room with a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. The property is 1.6 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of...
Greet Inn
Destination: Kaohsiung
1,500 feet from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, Greet Inn is located in Kaohsiung and offers free WiFi. The hotel features a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. City Council Station (Line Orange)...
PInHOuse
Destination: Kaohsiung
PInHOuse is located in Kaohsiung. Complimentary WiFi is provided. The accommodations come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries, while the kitchen features a...
Happyhouse Service Apartment
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 1.6 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, Happyhouse Service Apartment features views of the city. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private...
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...
T Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Offering free bikes, T Hotel Kaohsiung is located in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and an iPad. Complete with a...
高雄里昂-月租
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set in Kaohsiung, 1,650 feet from Rueifong Night Market, Kaohsiung Lyon features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests will find a kettle in the room. A flat-screen...
Luna's House
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring a terrace, Luna's House is located in Kaohsiung, a 6-minute walk from Rueifong Night Market. Located around 1.7 miles from Lotus Pond, the guesthouse is also 1.7 miles away from...
A.R.T.
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, A.R.T. Has accommodations with free WiFi and seating area. The family stay offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hair dryer and shower. Some...
Ahiruyah Guesthouse
Destination: Kaohsiung
Ahiruyah Guest house is located in Kaohsiung. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a hairdryer, shared bathroom also comes with free...
85大樓海景街景房
Destination: Kaohsiung
85 Love Hotel is located in Kaohsiung, 1.6 miles from Love Pier, and has a shared lounge. 1.9 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, the property is also 2 miles away from The Pier-2 Art Centre. A...
D'well Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 1.6 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, D'well Hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Attractively set in the Qianzhen District district, this hostel provides a...
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...
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...
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...
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