The Beitou Hot Spring Museum is a historical preservation museum located in Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan. It was originally a public hot spring bathhouse, hence also known as the Beitou Public Bath. It was first built on June 17, 1913, covering an area of about 700 pyeong, and is a two-story brick building designed in the British style—making it the largest public hot spring bathhouse of its time. In 19…
The Beitou Cultural Artifacts Museum is located in Beitou District, Taipei City, and was originally built in 1920 during the Japanese colonial period. It initially served as a hot spring hotel called “Kashan Hotel.” After the Republic of China government relocated to Taiwan, it was taken over by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and successively transformed into the “Kashan Barracks” for accommodating military personnel and civilians, the “Kashan Guesthouse” for hosting guests, and was later auctioned to the public. From...
The Zhongshan Building is nestled in the lush green valleys of Yangmingshan in Taipei. It is a large-scale traditional Chinese palace-style structure that once served as a high-level official meeting venue for the Taiwan authorities and is now managed by the Taipei "National Father Memorial Hall." Designed by the renowned Taiwanese architect Ms. Shiu Juelan based on the original concept by Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling...
Beitou Church of the Presbyterian Church is a church located in Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan, and is one of the important historic sites in Beitou. It is a long, Western-style church built in 1912 on land donated by Presbyterian member Chen Jin and designed by missionary William Gauld. The entrance is narrow, and there is also a...
Beitou Puji Temple is a rare Japanese Shingon Buddhist temple in Taiwan, originally built in 1905 during the Japanese colonial period. According to the "Taiwan Buddhist Historical Sites and Treasures," it, along with the Linji Huguo Chan Temple—also a designated municipal historical site in Taipei—served as preaching bases for the Myōshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school in Taipei. At that time, since the temple's worshippers were mainly employees of the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office Transportation Bureau Railway Department...
Yangming Study, also known as the "Zhongxing Guesthouse," is a renowned scenic spot and historical site located within Yangmingshan National Park in Taipei. It was named after the great Ming Dynasty scholar Wang Yangming due to Chiang Kai-shek’s personal admiration for him. It served as Chiang Kai-shek’s private residence and one of the living quarters for both Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling. Chiang Kai-shek once…
Qixing Mountain is located within Yangmingshan National Park, with its main peak standing at an elevation of 1,120 meters, making it the highest peak in the Datun Volcano Group. Its summit was originally a volcanic crater, which over time eroded into seven smaller hilltops—hence the name "Seven Stars." Seven Stars Park is situated on the mountainside of Qixing Mountain. The park features simple yet elegant pavilions and expansive, comfortable…
Zhuzihu is a valley nestled between Datun Mountain and Qixing Mountain in northern Taiwan, located within the Yangmingshan National Park area. The region sits at an altitude of about 670 meters, featuring a cool and rainy climate. Thanks to its fertile soil and abundant, clean mountain spring water, it has become a rare leisure agriculture zone in the Yangmingshan area. It is said that in the early days, Zhuzihu was...
Guandu Temple is located in Guandu, Beitou District, Taipei City. It is a Taoist and Buddhist temple primarily dedicated to the Goddess Mazu, the Heavenly Holy Mother. As one of the oldest and most popular Mazu temples in northern Taiwan, it is ranked among the “Three Great Mazu Temples of Taiwan” along with Beigang Chaotian Temple and Lukang Tianhou Temple. The temple’s main festival is held annually on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. In addition,…
Guandu Nature Park is located on the east bank of the confluence of the Tamsui River and the Keelung River, within the Guandu levee. It is a nature park that integrates conservation, education, and research functions, and is also one of the few remaining wetland environments in the Taipei City area. The park boasts an abundant bird population and has been an important habitat for migratory birds since ancient times, as well as...
Macao Hot Spring is located in Hutian Village, Beitou District, Taipei City, surrounded by Qixing Mountain and distributed along the Machang River Valley near the Yangjin Highway. Visitors can see sulfur vents by crossing the famous Machang Bridge and heading toward the Lengshuikeng Road, where sulfur deposits can be observed around the vents. Macao Hot Spring is part of the Yangmingshan geothermal area and is a volcanic...
Guide Qijin is located at the southwestern tip of Kaohsiung City and is a narrow, elongated island stretching from northwest to southeast. In the early days, Qijin was called "Qihou," referring to the tribe situated behind Qishan. Later, in the fourth year of the Yongzheng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1726 AD), a map of Taiwan compiled by a Dutch missionary referred to it as…
Chi Jin Tin Hau Temple is one of the oldest buildings in the Kaohsiung area. It was built in the 12th year of the Kangxi reign (1691) and is dedicated to Mazu, with its main festival held annually on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. The legend of the temple originates from Fujian fisherman Xu Ahua, who encountered a sudden typhoon while fishing at sea, putting both his life and boat in danger. Fortunately, Mazu appeared and protected him...
Introduction Kaohsiung Museum of History is located in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, by the famous Love River. It was renovated from the former Kaohsiung City Hall and officially opened in 1998. The museum takes a professional approach to collecting and organizing historical artifacts from the Kaohsiung area, systematically arranging and categorizing historic sites and ruins...
Located at the border between Nanzih District in Kaohsiung City and Qiaotou County, Kaohsiung Metropolitan Park covers an area of approximately 35 hectares. It features vast, open grasslands and forested green spaces, as well as meticulously landscaped facilities such as a swimming pool, ecological exhibition room, family playroom, and library. A prominent landmark within the park is the ingeniously designed "Golden Rooster Sundial" statue of the Chinese zodiac, standing in the central plaza. Beneath the golden rooster is a bronze-cast bas-relief depicting the analemma.
Located in the central area of Kaohsiung City, Blue Lagoon Water Park is an urban water park with a Caribbean-style theme. The park covers an area of 8,000 pyeong (approx. 26,400 square meters), and its main attractions include a super thrilling seven-story high-speed water slide, a uniquely twisting "Black Hole" slide with nine turns and eighteen bends, a family-friendly slide suitable for riding in rubber rafts, a double slide for couples, and an artificial wave pool beach.
Introduction The Museum of Science and Technology is a comprehensive science museum featuring permanent and special exhibition halls. The exhibits cover contemporary applied technology development and a variety of themes aimed at promoting science education among the public. Facilities include a 3D cinema, a multimedia theater, and a "South Hall" that serves as a multifunctional complex for research and conferences. …
The 85 Sky Tower is located in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, with Zhixing Road to the east, Shin Kong Road to the south, Sanduo Road to the north, and only half a street away from Chenggong Road to the west. It is close to Kaohsiung Port, Kaohsiung International Airport (Xiaogang), Kaohsiung Railway Station, and the Shin Kong Ferry Terminal. Also known as the East Asia Tuntex 85 International Plaza or Tuntex...
Located on the southern side of Hengchun Peninsula at the southern tip of Taiwan, Kenting Park is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It is the only forest park on the island that encompasses both land and sea areas, as well as the only tropical region on the main island of Taiwan. With its unique terrain, abundant flora and fauna, and distinctive local customs, it serves not only as a natural museum for conservation, research, and environmental education, but also as a delightful destination for leisure travelers…
Kaohsiung South Gate Stone Tablet Forest: Located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It houses over 1,000 stone tablets, with inscriptions featuring vigorous and meticulous calligraphy and a majestic aura, making it a treasured chapter in the art of calligraphy. …