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.
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...
Royal Group Hotel Chang Chien Branch
Destination: Kaohsiung
The 4-star Royal Group Hotel Chang Chien Branch is a short 5-minute walk from Kaohsiung Main Station, and offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet. Free Wi-Fi is available in...
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...
Aman Arena
Destination: Kaohsiung
Aman Theme Suite Arena Hall is located in Kaohsiung, 2,950 feet from Rueifong Night Market and 1.4 mi from Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room...
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...
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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...
Easy Stay Inn
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring a shared lounge, Easy Stay Inn is located in Kaohsiung, 1,650 feet from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. This 2-star inn offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and free WiFi. Kaohsiung...
Pathways Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 1.2 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, Pathways Hostel provides a shared lounge and rooms with free WiFi access. Located around 1.3 miles from Love Pier, the hostel is...
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...
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...
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...
Non Lai Inn
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located a 9-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, Non Lai Inn provides accommodations with free WiFi in Kaohsiung. The property is around 1.6 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of History, 1.6...
EATzzZ Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, an 8-minute walk from Rueifong Night Market, EATzzZ Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom....
Ting B&B Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Centrally located in Kaohsiung, Ting B&B Hotel is within a 13-minute walk from Formosa Boulevard Station and the popular Liuhe Night Market. It offers modern rooms with free WiFi access. The hotel...
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...
Sinyago Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Only a 5-minute stroll from Liouhe Tourist Night Market, Sinyago Hotel features comfortable rooms in Kaohsiung. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the entire property. The hotel is a 15-minute walk...
Flyinn Hostel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Set in the heart of Kaohsiung, 2 minutes' walk from MRT Sanduo Shopping District Station (Exit 1), Flyinn Hostel offers guest rooms, self-laundry facilities and free WiFi throughout the property....
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...
Color Fun inn
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring a shared lounge, Color Fun inn is located in Kaohsiung in the Kaohsiung Area region, 1.8 miles from Love Pier. 1.8 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, the property is also 2.1 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...
Gwawa Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located along Liuhe 1st Road, Gwana Hotel is an 8-minute walk from Kaohsiung Railway Station. It provides a daily breakfast, as well as complimentary use of laundry facilities and WiFi. Rooms come...
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...
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...
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...
Kaohsiung Suite 1
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, 9 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, Kaohsiung airport bnb has a shared lounge and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is around 10 miles from Love Pier and 10...
Emperor Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, near Liuhe Tourist Night Market and Kaohsiung Museum of History, Emperor Hotel features free WiFi. The property is around a 5-minute walk form Central Park Subway Station and...
85 Spring
Destination: Kaohsiung
Providing free WiFi, 85 Spring is located in Kaohsiung. 1.5 miles from Love Pier, the property is also 1.8 miles away from Liuhe Tourist Night Market. The property is 1.9 miles from The Pier-2 Art...
GIN JIAN Commercial Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, GIN JIAN Commercial Hotel has free WiFi. The property is around 6 miles from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 6 miles from Love Pier. Kaohsiung Museum of History is 7 miles...
Toongmao Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Toong Mao Evergreen Hotel is located a 2-minute walk from the Kaohsiung MRT Cultural Center Station (Orange Line). It houses a breakfast restaurant, a gym and a business center. Guests enjoy...
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...
Fullon Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Fullon Hotel Kaohsiung is conveniently set at a 7-minute walk from MRT Yanchengpu Station. It provides guests with modern guest rooms, a seasonal...
Ta Tung Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Attractively set in Kaohsiung, Ta Tung Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom....
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...
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...
Da Chien Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located in Kaohsiung, Da Chien Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around a 9-minute walk from Liuhe Tourist Night Market, 1.4 miles from Kaohsiung Museum of...
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河堤漫旅-自立館River inn Zili
Destination: Kaohsiung
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Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Ambassador Kaohsiung is located by the Love River bank, a 10-minute drive from Kaohsiung Train Station. The luxurious 5-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, free parking and free in-room internet.
Shichi Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located 1,650 feet from Rueifong Night Market in Kaohsiung, Shichi Hotel features free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from...
MB Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Located along Kaohsiung’s Xinguang Road, MB Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from local eateries. It offers stylish, uniquely designed rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Fitted with wooden flooring, the...
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Ruei Gung Business Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
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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...
Goshen Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property and private parking, Goshen Hotel is set in Kaohsiung, within 10 minutes' walk from Kaohsiung Railway Station. Guest rooms have a TV with cable...
85 Masstige Inn
Destination: Kaohsiung
Ideally located in the Lingya District district of Kaohsiung, 瑪斯提主題套房 is set 2.4 km from Love Pier, 2.6 km from Kaohsiung Museum of History and 2.8 km from Liuhe Tourist Night...
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...
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)...
Sanduo Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
Sanduo Hotel is located in Kaohsiung, a 15-minute drive from Kaohsiung Railway Station. The hotel offers a free pickup service from MRT R8 Station and free internet access. The hotel is a...
R7 Hotel
Destination: Kaohsiung
This Kaohsiung hotel features a free round-trip shuttle service to Shihja MRT Station and Jin Zuan Night Market. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A bath and flat-screen TV are included in each room...
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...
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...
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CU Hotel Kaohsiung
Destination: Kaohsiung
Featuring 4-star accommodation, CU Hotel Kaohsiung is set in Kaohsiung, 1 km from Liuhe Tourist Night Market and 1.2 km from Formosa Boulevard Station. The property is around less than 1 km from...
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