Kaohsiung International Airport 18 min
Kaohsiung Lighthouse (35 min) Elegant lighthouse, built in 1883 & reconstructed in 1918, offering panoramic views of the port. Cihou Fort (32 min) Storied hilltop fort with scenic views built in the 19th century to guard Kaohsiung Harbor. Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (22 min) Colorful lakeside pagodas entered & exited through a dragon & tiger mouth with paintings inside. Shoushan (38 min) Natural area with diverse mountain terrain & rare plant & animal life, including monkeys. Lotus Pond (24 min) This sizable, artificial lake with lotus plants & surrounding temples is a popular place to walk. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (19 min) Contemporary museum featuring sculpture, paintings & calligraphy, plus gardens & a sculpture park. 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 (10 min) Historic museum in an Imperial Crown–style building with a range of art & cultural exhibits. Takao Railway Museum (13 min) Museum, historic site, and history KW2 (15 min) 駁二藝術特區 The Pier2 Art Center (11 min) Former warehouse district housing galleries with rotating exhibits, plus outdoor sculptures & shops. Kaohsiung City Shou Shan Zoo (14 min) Long-running zoo featuring an array of native & exotic animals, plus a splash pad & simple eateries. Urban Spotlight (20 min) Central Park art installation with a corridor of lights, performance space & other modern features. 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. 85 Sky-tower CTtraveller Suit (20 min) Built in 1997, this 85-story steel skyscraper features an observation deck on the 74th floor. |