Kaohsiung Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in southern Taiwan
About Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung has got Taiwan's largest port. Although the ranking has declined, Kaohsiung is still the world's 14th largest cargo-container seaport as of 2018. The city has high concentrations of heavy industry, including steel production, shipbuilding, and other exports that have led to Kaohsiung's relatively high levels of air pollution (though the situation has improved substantially). UnlikeTaipei, Kaohsiung is a planned city with wide streets and slightly less traffic congestion than the capital. The city has made great strides in transforming itself from a primarily industrial city into a modern Asian metropolis, and several areas of the city, such as along the banks of the Love River (Ai He, 愛河), have benefited from major beautification projects under the tenure of former mayor Frank Hs
Top Attractions in Kaohsiung
Explore the best things to see and do in Kaohsiung:
- ★Central Park
- ★Chihou Fort
- ★Chihou Lighthouse
- ★Cijin Coast Park
- ★Dream Mall
- ★Fishermen's Wharf / Banana Pier
- ★Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum and Memorial Building
- ★i-Ride Experience Center
Where to Eat in Kaohsiung
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bull Fighter Restaurant
- 🍴Cosplay Cafe
- 🍴Flavor of the Sea Seafood Restaurant
- 🍴Jiu Pin Xiang Vegetarian
- 🍴Liouhe Night Market
- 🍴Man-San Seafood Retaurant
Where to Stay in Kaohsiung
- 🏨Austria Star Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Backpacker 41 Hostel
- 🏨Century Hotel
- 🏨Cozy Planet Hostel
- 🏨Hotel Holiday Garden
- 🏨Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: