Kaohsiung City Centre Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Liuhe Night Market
Get a sense of the tastes, sounds and smells of Taiwan in this buzzing night market full of stalls selling local delicacies.
Pier-2 Art Center
Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
85 Sky Tower
Gaze at the panoramic views of Love River, Lotus Pond and the rest of the city in this skyscraper that is home to large department stores and a hotel.
Central Park
Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.
Dome of Light
Over 4,500 colored panels of glass combine to produce this illuminating work of art in the heart of a busy train station.
Activities
One-day Cruise Ship Kaohsiung Port- Kaohsiung Tour Package
Kaohsiung Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore
Private Tour Siao Liuchiu-Coral Island From Kaohsiung
Private Tour Tainan Siraya Nature and Culture
Private Tour Alishan Culture and Ecology from Kaohsiung
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaohsiung City Centre
Sinsing District
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Sinsing District. If sightseeing is on the list, Xinkujiang Shopping District is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Sinyi Elementary School Station or Formosa Boulevard Station to see more of the area.
Cianjin District
Shopping and coffee shops are highlights of Cianjin District. Make a stop by Central Park or Liuhe Night Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at City Council Station to get around town.
Lingya District
Noted for its shopping and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Lingya District. Top attractions like Kaohsiung Cultural Center and Glory Pier are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Wukuaicuo Station or Martial Arts Stadium Station to see more of the city.
Yancheng District
Noted for its art galleries and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Yancheng District. Top attractions like Pier-2 Art Center and Love River are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yanchengpu Station or Penglai Pier-2 Station to see more of the city.
Gushan District
Gushan District is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at TRA Museum of Fine Arts Station Station or Hamasen Station to explore sights like Shou Shan Zoo.
Sanmin
Well liked for its museums and art galleries, Sanmin is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Love River and National Science and Technology Museum, and jump on the metro at Houyi Station to get around the city.