Kaohsiung International Airport 21 min
The British Consulate at Takow (16 min) Brick building, once a British consulate, with historical info, wax figures & a scenic staircase. Kaohsiung Museum of History (8 min) Historic museum in an Imperial Crown–style building with a range of art & cultural exhibits. 駁二藝術特區 The Pier2 Art Center (10 min) Former warehouse district housing galleries with rotating exhibits, plus outdoor sculptures & shops. Shinkuchan Shopping District (7 min) Fashion boutiques cluster in this modern riverside district with a stylish & vibrant atmosphere. Liuhe Night Market/Liuhe Tourist Night Market (14 min) Popular open-air market dating back to the 1940s with over 100 stalls, most of which sell food. Takao Railway Museum (13 min) Museum, historic site, and history Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (20 min) Colorful lakeside pagodas entered & exited through a dragon & tiger mouth with paintings inside. National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (11 min) Art, opera house, theatre, opera, and performing arts Lotus Pond (22 min) This sizable, artificial lake with lotus plants & surrounding temples is a popular place to walk. Shoushan (39 min) Natural area with diverse mountain terrain & rare plant & animal life, including monkeys. Urban Spotlight (9 min) Central Park art installation with a corridor of lights, performance space & other modern features. 85 Sky-tower CTtraveller Suit (8 min) Built in 1997, this 85-story steel skyscraper features an observation deck on the 74th floor. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (16 min) Contemporary museum featuring sculpture, paintings & calligraphy, plus gardens & a sculpture park. KW2 (15 min) Rueifong Night Market (15 min) Bustling outdoor market with entertainment & many vendors selling food, handicrafts & other goods. |