Kaohsiung International Airport 37 min
National Science and Technology Museum (38 min) Sprawling museum with a variety of science & technology exhibits, plus a kids' area & a 3D theater. Rueifong Night Market (46 min) Bustling outdoor market with entertainment & many vendors selling food, handicrafts & other goods. Fongyi Academy (24 min) Former Qing Dynasty academy constructed in 1814 is now used to show the Confucian way of life. E-DA Theme Park (32 min) Greek-themed fun park with indoor & outdoor rides, live entertainment & multiple restaurants. Dadong Arts Center (25 min) Modern venue featuring a library as well as music performances & other cultural events. Liuhe Night Market/Liuhe Tourist Night Market (38 min) Popular open-air market dating back to the 1940s with over 100 stalls, most of which sell food. 佛光山佛陀紀念館 Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum (30 min) Buddhist monastery with a university, museum, temples & a 36m seated statue of the Amitabha Buddha. Liutui Hakka Cultural Park (19 min) Park dedicated to the culture of the Hakka people, with exhibitions, bike trails & a restaurant. Old Railway Bridge & Wetlands Ecological Park (17 min) This scenic wetland educational park features a preserved rail bridge, now a pedestrian walkway. Lotus Pond (42 min) This sizable, artificial lake with lotus plants & surrounding temples is a popular place to walk. Chengcing Lake (35 min) Serene lake & recreation area featuring a waterfront park, aquarium & unique zig-zag footbridge. Shinkuchan Shopping District (41 min) Fashion boutiques cluster in this modern riverside district with a stylish & vibrant atmosphere. National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (33 min) Art, opera house, theatre, opera, and performing arts Pingtung Park (9 min) In addition to its leafy walkways & open fields, this park features a pool & playground. The Bridge of Siadanshui River (14 min) This 1,526-m. iron railway bridge across the Gaoping Stream was built in 1914 & retired in 1992. |