Kaohsiung City Visitor Information:

Kaohsiung, well known as the second largest city in Taiwan, is the largest city in southern Taiwan. No matter what you like to visit, you can enjoy them in Kaohsiung. You can choose to have a modern tour by shopping in Ta-li Department Store, Han-sheng Department Store, etc. The department stores with world exquisite products enable people to enjoy a modern tour.

And if you are in the mood for some spots of sightseeing, you can enjoy the sunset in Hsitzuwan beach and the scenery in Chichin. In addition, Chichin is also famous for its seafood. As you get off the ferry, you can see streets full of seafood restaurants and the tourist Pedi cabs that you cannot miss. By the way, there will be another nice choice to shop in Shinkuchan or Hsin-hsing Market. And don¡¯t forget to enjoy the delicious food in the Liu-ho Night Market. And if you have interests in visiting historic relics, it will be a good idea to visit the Old City of Tsoying, Shoushan relics, Confucius Temple and etc.

Kaohsiung will definitely serve up something both satisfying and memorable!

Attractions:

Kenting National Park
596 Kenting Road, Hengchun, Pingtung County Tel:(886)-8-8861321 Dazzling bright sunshine, azure blue seawater, clean shining sand beach¡­, This is Taiwan¡¯s first national park£­Kenting, renowned for its rich landscape of hills and water, abundant life, and natural resources for everyone¡¯s enjoyment. Located at south of Kaohsiung, within less than one hour of bus trip, this national park offers a profound, insightful, and inspirational ecological journey.

Love Boat on Love River
With water accessible parks on both banks, Love River is now one of the most popular places to go in Kaohsiung. Taking a trip on the Love Boat is another way for visitors to appreciate Love River as it gives them a chance to really get as close as possible without getting wet. The wharves are located on each side of the river.

Sizhihwan View Watching Area
Sizihwan has always been a favorite location for watching the sunset, admiring the large ships cruise in, and listening to the waves crashing against the rocks.

Cihou Tienhou Temple
Built in 1673 by fisherman Ah-hua Xu and company, the Cihou Tienhou Temple serves as a place of respect for the sea Goddess, Matsu. With the honorable fact of being the oldest temple in Kaohsiung, it holds many delicate sculptures and impressive paintings; most of which were painted by artist - Yufong Chen.

Sanduo Department Store Shopping Area
In close proximity to Hsinkuang Road are a number of department stores such as the FE21' Mega, Sogo, and the Mitsukoshi, not to mention a variety of restaurants and other small shops. But if you're after a panoramic view of Kaohsiung, then be sure to visit the "85 floor-tall building" on Sanduo Road, whereby the 75th floor offers just that.

More attractions wait to be explored, such as the Liu-Ho Night Market, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Lotus Lake, Sou Mountain, Spring and Autumn pavilions, Confucius Temple, Yuanheng Temple, Cijin Lighthouse, Xizu Bay Beach,Cijin Seafood Street. And the list goes on.
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