Kaohsiung is one of the biggest and busiest areas of Taiwan, and a hub of the island’s economy. Built around the port, the city is fast becoming a shopping and dining destination to rival Taipei. The skyscrapers in the city center are reaching higher and higher and more and more people are discovering the historical and cultural gems in the area.
The main attraction in Kaohsiung is the Love River – also called the ‘Thames of Kaohsiung’. The river runs through the town for more than 12 km and there’s a number of great cafés, shopping areas and sightseeing spots along its banks. There’s a lot to do here, ranging from shopping and adventure outings to trying out the interesting cuisine.
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Kaohsiung has a great choice of things to see and do, spread around the city’s 11 districts. The hub of these is the Love River, which winds for 12 km through the heart of the city. Along its banks, you’ll find a night market, great cafés, cultural events and live music events. It’s also just a pleasant place for a walk.
If you enjoy nature and the great outdoors, Kaohsiung has...
The best things to do in Kaohsiung showcase the city's extraordinary history and vibrant future. Founded during the Ming Dynasty, it’s among Taiwan’s oldest cities, so expect plenty of historical attractions. It is now the second largest city on the...
There are plenty of fun places in Kaohsiung to take your kids, most of which can put your family's bravery to the test. For an adrenaline rush, try car racing in Circuit Park or the 3D spiral slide at NSTM.
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Dining in Kaohsiung is an opportunity to enjoy both great local dishes and high-quality international offerings. Being a major trading port, it should be no surprise that so many national cuisines are represented around the city, including Italian, Greek, Mexican, Indian and plenty of others.
The coastal location also makes the Kaohsiung dining scene a seafood-centric one. The shores of Cijin Island and the banks of the Love River are lined...
Local dishes in Kaohsiung are generous, tasteful and fair in price, reflecting the generous and straightforward temperament of Kaohsiung's inhabitants. Milkfish congee (shi mu yu zhou) and fish ball soup (qi yu wan tang) are typical seafood snacks of Kaohsiung....
Kaohsiung’s shopping scene has a lot in common with Taipei’s, with both world-beating malls and interesting night markets to choose from. The choice of malls and departments stores, in particular, is very impressive. Dream Mall dominates the scene, not least because it’s among the largest malls in Asia, with so many facilities and attractions that it’s practically a small town in its own right.
Taiwan is famous for its markets, and...
Kaohsiung offers many choices of shopping destinations. Various business districts are in fierce competition to attract consumers with distinctive features. There are several large shopping malls in Kaohsiung City where you can buy international brands, such as E-Da Outlet Mall...
Shopping in Kaohsiung is nearly as varied and exciting as it can be in Taipei, with a great choice of malls and markets. As with anywhere in Taiwan, night markets are the stars of the show, with great bargains and...
Nightlife in Kaohsiung is very nearly on the same level as that of Taipei, with similarly high-end lounge bars, a few lively clubs and cool live music spots. Some of the top spots even belong the brands which built their reputation in Taipei. With that reputation now extending into Kaohsiung, you can expect to find big-name DJs and bands bringing the evening to life from time to time.
Of course, it’s...
Kaohsiung has a wide variety of pubs, discotheques, and nightclubs to offer to the fun loving and hardcore party-going visitor. But all of us know that the key to having a great time is to know where the party’s at,...
Kaohsiung is very beautiful at night, and there are plenty of things to do after dinner. If you'd like an evening stroll in beautiful surroundings, Central Park or Singuang Pier offers a view of the coastline in the starlight, along...
Kaohsiung is one of the most important cities of Taiwan, with its 11 districts, a dense population and strategic location in southwest Taiwan. It became even more prominent after hosting 4,800 athletes from 105 countries attending the 2009 World Games. The city, sunny and beautiful throughout the day, comes alive at night with its innumerable food stalls and night markets.
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