Kaohsiung International Airport 20 min
The British Consulate at Takow (23 min) Brick building, once a British consulate, with historical info, wax figures & a scenic staircase. Spring and Autumn Pavilions (16 min) Waterside pavilions featuring 2 colorful towers, a temple & dragon- & tiger-shaped pagodas. Takao Railway Museum (20 min) Museum, historic site, and history Heart of Love River (10 min) Riverside cove with a paved perimeter trail & gracefully curved bridge, both well-lit at night. Kaohsiung Museum of History (17 min) Historic museum in an Imperial Crown–style building with a range of art & cultural exhibits. Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (14 min) Colorful lakeside pagodas entered & exited through a dragon & tiger mouth with paintings inside. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (11 min) Contemporary museum featuring sculpture, paintings & calligraphy, plus gardens & a sculpture park. 駁二藝術特區 The Pier2 Art Center (22 min) Former warehouse district housing galleries with rotating exhibits, plus outdoor sculptures & shops. Liuhe Night Market/Liuhe Tourist Night Market (16 min) Popular open-air market dating back to the 1940s with over 100 stalls, most of which sell food. Old City of Zuoying (14 min) Scenic ruins of a Qing-period city known for its storied past, defensive wall & inscribed gates. Chengcing Lake (25 min) Serene lake & recreation area featuring a waterfront park, aquarium & unique zig-zag footbridge. Rueifong Night Market (5 min) Bustling outdoor market with entertainment & many vendors selling food, handicrafts & other goods. Shoushan (45 min) Natural area with diverse mountain terrain & rare plant & animal life, including monkeys. 85 Sky-tower CTtraveller Suit (21 min) Built in 1997, this 85-story steel skyscraper features an observation deck on the 74th floor. Lotus Pond (3 min) This sizable, artificial lake with lotus plants & surrounding temples is a popular place to walk. |