chic, minimalist rooms provide wi-fi and smart tvs, plus minibars and nespresso machines. on a bustling commercial street, this contemporary hotel is 2 km from kaohsiung train station, and 6 km from the dragon and tiger pagodas. other amenities include a gym, and a rooftop terrace featuring views of the city. there's a streamlined lounge/bar. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. butler service is available. upgraded rooms add city views and/or free-standing tubs. breakfast is available Kaohsiung International Airport 21 min
Lotus Pond (19 min) This sizable, artificial lake with lotus plants & surrounding temples is a popular place to walk. Takao Railway Museum (14 min) Museum, historic site, and history KW2 (15 min) Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (17 min) Colorful lakeside pagodas entered & exited through a dragon & tiger mouth with paintings inside. Rueifong Night Market (12 min) Bustling outdoor market with entertainment & many vendors selling food, handicrafts & other goods. Urban Spotlight (8 min) Central Park art installation with a corridor of lights, performance space & other modern features. Shoushan (38 min) Natural area with diverse mountain terrain & rare plant & animal life, including monkeys. 駁二藝術特區 The Pier2 Art Center (14 min) Former warehouse district housing galleries with rotating exhibits, plus outdoor sculptures & shops. 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 (9 min) Historic museum in an Imperial Crown–style building with a range of art & cultural exhibits. Kaohsiung City Shou Shan Zoo (13 min) Long-running zoo featuring an array of native & exotic animals, plus a splash pad & simple eateries. 85 Sky-tower CTtraveller Suit (12 min) Built in 1997, this 85-story steel skyscraper features an observation deck on the 74th floor. Liuhe Night Market/Liuhe Tourist Night Market (9 min) Popular open-air market dating back to the 1940s with over 100 stalls, most of which sell food. Spring and Autumn Pavilions (18 min) Waterside pavilions featuring 2 colorful towers, a temple & dragon- & tiger-shaped pagodas. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (14 min) Contemporary museum featuring sculpture, paintings & calligraphy, plus gardens & a sculpture park. |