| simply furnished rooms, some with tvs, offer en suite bathrooms. there's also a restaurant, a teahouse, and conference and event space. near a river off route 29, this serene monastery with rooms is a 14-minute walk from the fo guang shan buddha museum and 8 km from e-da theme park, a greek-inspired amusement park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. rooms with bunk beds can accommodate up to 8 guests. parking is free
Kaohsiung International Airport 39 min
佛光山佛陀紀念館 Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum (7 min)
Buddhist monastery with a university, museum, temples & a 36m seated statue of the Amitabha Buddha. Liuhe Night Market/Liuhe Tourist Night Market (39 min)
Popular open-air market dating back to the 1940s with over 100 stalls, most of which sell food. The Bridge of Siadanshui River (28 min)
This 1,526-m. iron railway bridge across the Gaoping Stream was built in 1914 & retired in 1992. Old City of Zuoying (32 min)
Scenic ruins of a Qing-period city known for its storied past, defensive wall & inscribed gates. Taiwan Sugar Museum (29 min)
Housed in a early-1900s sugar factory, this spacious museum has educational exhibits & bike rentals. Lotus Pond (30 min)
This sizable, artificial lake with lotus plants & surrounding temples is a popular place to walk. Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (31 min)
Colorful lakeside pagodas entered & exited through a dragon & tiger mouth with paintings inside. Siaogangshan Skywalk Park (35 min)
Pedestrian bridge inspired by the shape of a violin, offering forest & lake views & lit at night. Rueifong Night Market (34 min)
Bustling outdoor market with entertainment & many vendors selling food, handicrafts & other goods. E-DA Theme Park (13 min)
Greek-themed fun park with indoor & outdoor rides, live entertainment & multiple restaurants. National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (31 min)
Art, opera house, theatre, opera, and performing arts Spring and Autumn Pavilions (32 min)
Waterside pavilions featuring 2 colorful towers, a temple & dragon- & tiger-shaped pagodas. Chengcing Lake (39 min)
Serene lake & recreation area featuring a waterfront park, aquarium & unique zig-zag footbridge. Fongyi Academy (35 min)
Former Qing Dynasty academy constructed in 1814 is now used to show the Confucian way of life. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (39 min)
Contemporary museum featuring sculpture, paintings & calligraphy, plus gardens & a sculpture park. | 
