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 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...
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...
Paper Plane Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located just steps away from MRT Houyi Station (Exit 4), Paper Plane Hostel offers accommodations in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Certain units have a seating area to...
Kindness Hotel - Jhong Jheng
Destination: Kaohsiung
Kindness Hotel - Jhong Jheng offers large and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi in the middle of Kaohsiung City. A 5-minute walk from Formosa Boulevard MRT Station, the hotel serves a buffet...
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Menippe Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 1.7 mi from Kaohsiung Fudingjin Baoan Temple, Menippe Hotel Kaohsiung provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. This...
Kaohsiung Morning Homestay
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring city views and a garden, Kaohsiung Morning Homestay is located in the Qianzhen District district of Kaohsiung, 1.6 mi from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 1.9 mi from Love Pier. Fitted...
Golden Stone Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Golden Stone Hotel provides modern, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi in Kaohsiung. 650 feet from Liouhe Tourist Night Market, the hotel has a 24-hour front desk and offers free private...
Kindness Hotel Shinkuchan
Destination: Kaohsiung
Kindness Hotel Shinkuchan is just a 5-minute walk from the Shinkuchan shopping area and the Central Park Metro Station. It features free bicycle rentals, free in-room wired internet access and...
Delton Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Sanmin District, 5 minutes' walk from Kaohsiung Railway Station, Delton Hotel offers guests a cozy accommodations in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Parking...
Ritz Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located on Chongyi Road in Kaohsiung’s Zuoying District, Ritz Motel features modern, spacious suites with free wired internet access. Free parking is provided. The spacious, air-conditioned...
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...
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Huahou Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Huahou Hotel is located in Kaohsiung's Yancheng District, a 5-minute walk from Yan Cheng Pu Railway Station. It provides cosy rooms with modern amenities and free Wi-Fi. It has a tour desk and 2...
Single inn- KAOHSIUNG LINSEN
Destination: Kaohsiung
Single inn- KAOHSIUNG LINSEN features a sauna room and Japanese-style hot tub for separate genders. Just a 10-minute walk from Kaohsiung Railway Station, this modern inn provides free WiFi access.
Han Hsien International Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Only 0.7 mi from Central Park Subway Station (line red), the 5-star Han Hsien International Hotel features luxurious accommodations, modern and well-equipped facilities and convenient guest...
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...
Kaohsiung International Plaza
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring a bar, Kaohsiung International Plaza is located in Kaohsiung, 6 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. The property is around 6 miles from Love Pier and 6 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of...
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Skyone Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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FX INN Kaohsiung Zhonghua Road Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
Offering a fitness center and free bikes, FX INN Kaohsiung Zhonghua Road Branch is located in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning...
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Fullon Poshtel - Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set in Kaohsiung, less than 1 km from Formosa Boulevard Station, Fullon Poshtel - Kaohsiung offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With...
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...
Hotel Sunshine
Destination: Kaohsiung
Hotel Sunshine is located in Kaohsiung’s Lingya District, a 15-minute metro ride from Kaohsiung Airport. Featuring oriental furnishings, the hotel offers a café and free WiFi in rooms.
Dagan B&B
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set within 0.9 mi of Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 1.1 mi of Love Pier in the center of Kaohsiung, Dagan B&B offers accommodations with free WiFi and seating area. Fitted with a patio, the units...
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.
Ever Luck Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Centrally located in Kaohsiung City's Sinsing District, the Ever Luck Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Formosa Boulevard MRT Station. Surrounded by local restaurants, it provides free Wi-Fi and...
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...
Sanduo Rose Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Sanduo Rose Hotel is set in Kaohsiung and has free bikes and a fitness center. The property is close to Kaohsiung Museum of History, Liuhe Tourist Night Market and The Pier-2 Art Center. Free WiFi...
Garden Villa
Destination: Kaohsiung
Offering a year-round outdoor swimming pool, 10 minutes’ walk from MRT Ecological District Station Garden Villa is located in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Private...
J. Home
Destination: Kaohsiung
J. Home has well-equipped accommodations featuring free WiFi in Kaohsiung, a 13-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 1.5 miles from National Science and Technology Museum. Each unit has...
Kaohsiung Siziwan Tunnel Happy cape hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Shihzuwan Hotel – Kaohsiung Station
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung Suite 1
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Roses Motel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located a 3-minute walk from MRT Ecological District Station, Roses Motel offers accommodations with free WiFi and private parking in Kaohsiung. Ruifeng Night Market is only 1 MRT station away.
Starhaus Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Offering a restaurant and free bikes, Starhaus Hotel is located in Kaohsiung. It is just a 5-minute walk from Love River or Kaohsiung Exhibition Center. Free WiFi access is available. The property...
Green Inn Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, a few steps from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, 8 Door Guest House has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is around 1.2 miles...
Global Traveler Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Chic and modern, Global Traveler Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Located in Kaohsiung, the property has a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is served at a dining area. Global...
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...
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Crystal Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Crystal Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung is located in the Sanmin District of Kaohsiung, close to Zhongshan Gaojiu Interchange, Zuoying High Speed Rail Terminal, Xiaogang International Airport and...
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Delton Hotel - Love River Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
Delton Hotel - Love River Branch is located a 2-minute walk from Yanchengpu MRT Station and a 15-minute walk from Love River. It offers free Wi-Fi access in its public areas and free wired...
Brio Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring a terrace, shared lounge and free WiFi, Brio Hotel is located in Kaohsiung, an 11-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 1.3 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History. The property...
Guide Education Culture Hotel Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Golden Phoenix Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Golden Phenix Hotel is set in Kaohsiung, 2.5 mi from National Science and Technology Museum. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a...
85 Happy Holiday
Destination: Kaohsiung
Providing free WiFi, 85 Happy Holiday offers rooms in Kaohsiung, 1.5 miles from Love Pier and 1.8 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. The property is located 1.9 miles from The Pier-2 Art...
Kindness Hotel-Jue Ming
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, Kindness Hotel-Jue Ming features free bikes and garden. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is a 20-minute walk from National Science and Technology Museum.
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...
LaiChiTe Hotel Love River
Destination: Kaohsiung
Only steps from Love River, Cyanrain Hotel is located in the Yancheng district in Kaohsiung. It is just an 8-minute walk from Yanchengpu MRT Station. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV...
The Riverside Hotel Fashion
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located alongside the famous Love River, which is just a 6-minute drive away. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access throughout the property. The hotel is just a 10-minute...
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...
Hotel Papa Whale-Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard
Destination: Kaohsiung
The Icon Hotel is a 5-minute drive from the MRT Central Park Station and a 5-minute walk from the Xinjuejiang shopping area. It offers free parking on site and free WiFi access throughout the...
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...
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...
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