Kaohsiung International Airport 19 min
Spring and Autumn Pavilions (16 min) Waterside pavilions featuring 2 colorful towers, a temple & dragon- & tiger-shaped pagodas. Lotus Pond (18 min) This sizable, artificial lake with lotus plants & surrounding temples is a popular place to walk. Liuhe Night Market/Liuhe Tourist Night Market (8 min) Popular open-air market dating back to the 1940s with over 100 stalls, most of which sell food. 駁二藝術特區 The Pier2 Art Center (12 min) Former warehouse district housing galleries with rotating exhibits, plus outdoor sculptures & shops. Kaohsiung Museum of History (8 min) Historic museum in an Imperial Crown–style building with a range of art & cultural exhibits. Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (15 min) Colorful lakeside pagodas entered & exited through a dragon & tiger mouth with paintings inside. Shoushan (37 min) Natural area with diverse mountain terrain & rare plant & animal life, including monkeys. Takao Railway Museum (12 min) Museum, historic site, and history Urban Spotlight (7 min) Central Park art installation with a corridor of lights, performance space & other modern features. Rueifong Night Market (13 min) Bustling outdoor market with entertainment & many vendors selling food, handicrafts & other goods. The British Consulate at Takow (15 min) Brick building, once a British consulate, with historical info, wax figures & a scenic staircase. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (12 min) Contemporary museum featuring sculpture, paintings & calligraphy, plus gardens & a sculpture park. Kaohsiung City Shou Shan Zoo (11 min) Long-running zoo featuring an array of native & exotic animals, plus a splash pad & simple eateries. KW2 (13 min) 85 Sky-tower CTtraveller Suit (11 min) Built in 1997, this 85-story steel skyscraper features an observation deck on the 74th floor. |