Xiao Liuqiu is located south of the Kaoping River estuary, about 15 kilometers southwest of Donggang Harbor. It is the only coral reef island among the 14 affiliated islands near Taiwan Province and belongs to Liuqiu Township in Pingtung County. The entire island is wider in the north and narrower in the south, with a circumference of 12 kilometers and an area of approximately 6.8 square kilometers. Its terrain slopes gently toward the northeast, and its coastline features coral reef rock formations shaped by seawater erosion...
The Budokan Hall originated from Japan’s police system as a place for practicing martial arts, and later expanded to cities and schools. Taiwan was once a Japanese colony, and the ruling authorities naturally introduced various aspects of Japanese culture in order to shape the culture of the motherland within the colony. This applied culturally, and naturally extended to architecture as well. The Budokan Hall is one such example that was introduced to Taiwan under these influences...
Wulong Mountain Fengshan Temple is located in the southeastern part of Qishan Town. Beside the temple stands a towering statue of Ji Gong, erected in the middle of a sugarcane field, serving as the iconic symbol of Fengshan Temple and highly eye-catching. The temple was built in the early Qing Dynasty as a low, single-story building, but later a main hall was added. It primarily enshrines the Ji Gong Buddha, and the walls on both sides of the hall are inlaid with over 1,300 small statues of Ji Gong...
Zigui Forest Recreation Area is located in Baoshan Village, Taoyuan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It is managed by the Pingtung Forest District Office of the Forestry Bureau, covering an area of 770 hectares with an elevation ranging between 1,550 and 1,804 meters. Surrounded by mountains and covered in lush forests, the area boasts picturesque scenery and pleasant landscapes. Climbing to the observation deck at 1,804 meters above sea level offers a view of...
Dongsha Atoll National Park is the seventh large-scale park and the first marine park in the Republic of China. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior's Construction and Planning Agency and was established on January 17, 2007. The park includes Dongsha Island in the South China Sea, its surrounding atoll, and nearby waters, covering a total area of 353,667.95 hectares, with a land area of 174 hectares...
Located at No. 17, Penglai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, at the end of Qixian 3rd Road, Kaohsiung Harbor Fisherman's Wharf is close to Shoushan, Sizihwan, and National Sun Yat-sen University, facing Cijin District across the water. It forms part of an emerging tourist route and has become a highly distinctive harbor-themed leisure destination. The Kaohsiung Harbor area has long been a restricted zone. The Kaohsiung Harbor Fisherman's…
Kaohsiung Leisure Farm is located in Wailiu, Jiyang Li, Meinong District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, under the administration of Pingtung Farm, which is managed by the Veterans Affairs Council of Taiwan's Executive Yuan. Established on March 20th, 1955, it initially served to assist veterans with employment and to resettle soldiers returning from Yunnan and Myanmar. It is now one of the well-known attractions in Meinong District, Kaohsiung...
Tianliao Devil's Land is a unique landscape characterized by sharp, jagged ridges. It is located in the Chongde and Guting villages of Tianliao District and Ruishan Village of Neimen District, north of Kaohsiung City, bordering Tainan County along the Erren River. The terrain features a low-lying valley at its center, surrounded mostly by exposed, sawtooth-like ridges that are sharply pointed and where trees…
The Eye of Kaohsiung is located on the rooftop of the Uni-President Hankyu Department Store in Cianjhen District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. With a diameter of 50 meters and a total height of 102.5 meters including the structure, it is the tallest Ferris wheel in Taiwan in terms of overall height above ground. It is also the third largest in diameter in Taiwan, following the 88-meter-diameter Ferris wheel at Janfusun Fancyworld in Yunlin and the 70-meter-diameter Ferris wheel at Miramar Entertainment Park in Taipei...
Xiongzhen North GateXiongzhen North Gate is located on Lianhai Road in Gushan District and is a second-class historical site. It is the site of a fortress built during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, designed and supervised by British engineers at the request of Shen Baozhen. Together with the “Mighty Guardian of Southern Heaven” Qilü Fortress on Qihou Mountain across the harbor, it helped defend Kaohsiung Harbor. The site was also a key route from Qihou to the Fengshan area during the Qing Dynasty. Today, from the Shaochuantou area...
The former name of Neimen Township, where Zizhu Temple is located, was "Luohandoor," the earliest place in Taiwan where Buddhist teachings and activities were conducted. Zizhu Temple serves as the spiritual center of the local community, enshrining a statue of Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy) brought over from the mainland by early settlers, and enjoys immense popularity among worshippers. Today, the temple complex is grand in scale, featuring structures such as the Dragon Tower, Phoenix Pavilion, Nine-Dragon Wall, as well as elegant pavilions and gardens, providing visitors with places to rest and admire the scenery...
In spring, there are seas of peach and plum blossoms; in summer, you can enjoy alpine fruits and vegetables; autumn brings dancing red leaves and lush pines and cypresses; in winter, the snow-capped mountain peaks glisten like crystal and jade. Each season offers a unique landscape. Among them, Taoshan Waterfall is one of Taiwan’s famous high-mountain waterfalls. Along the way, you can take in views of Taoshan, Snow Mountain, and other peaks, as well as an overhead view of the entire Wuling area. The Qijiawan River Basin...
Nestled in the valley of the Qijiawan Stream, Wuling Farm spans 772 hectares at an altitude of 1,740–2,100 meters and is a highland farm under the Veterans Affairs Council. Sheltered by surrounding mountains, the farm enjoys cool summers and mild winters. In addition to being suitable for growing a variety of temperate fruits, high-altitude vegetables, and tea, it has also developed into a delightful year-round…
Lishan not only boasts abundant natural landscape resources but is also an important temperate fruit production area in central Taiwan, renowned for its peaches and apples. Major tourist facilities include Lishan Hotel, the Mountain Indigenous Cultural Exhibition Hall, sightseeing orchards, and a fruit market. Additionally, the period from January to April each year is the main flowering season here, making it the best time to visit Lishan...
Shei-Pa National Park features towering mountains and spectacular landscapes, with an elevation difference of over 3,000 meters. Centered around Snow Mountain (Xueshan), it radiates multiple ridgelines, displaying undulating mountain ranges that stretch far and near in distinct layers. The terrain is rugged, among which Snow Mountain and Mt. Dabajianshan are the most representative. The main peak of Snow Mountain is located in the central part of the Snow Mountain Range, standing at 3,88…
Daxue Mountain Forest Recreation Area is located in Heping Township, Taichung County, covering primeval forests in the warm, temperate, and cold zones. It's the perfect destination for escaping the heat, enjoying scenic views, birdwatching, and snow appreciation. With an altitude of over 2,000 meters and an area of approximately 1,104 hectares, the area includes Mount Shaolai, Ship-shaped Mountain, Anma Mountain, Little Snow Mountain, as well as Middle Snow and Big Snow mountain ranges...
Iron Anvil Mountain got its name because its appearance resembles an iron anvil. On the mountain, there is an old well known as “Sword Well.” Legend has it that this is where Koxinga thrust his sword into the ground to pray for a spring. It is said that in the early days, when Koxinga led his troops through this mountain, due to the scorching heat and lack of drinking water, many soldiers and horses fell ill or died. At that moment, Koxinga pulled out...
Fushoushan Farm is located on the southern side of Lishan, on slopes at an elevation of 1,800–2,584 metres, covering a total area of 803 hectares. It is the earliest developed among the three major high-altitude farms managed by the Veterans Affairs Council (the other two being Qingjing and Wuling), producing cool-temperate crops such as fruits, vegetables, and tea leaves. The farm is especially famous for its apples. From Lishan, follow…
The architecture of Zhenlan Temple includes a front hall, rear hall, north and south halls, north and south chambers, bell and drum towers, and more, all adorned with exquisitely carved stone and wood sculptures of figures, flowers, birds, and animals. The carvings are finely detailed and vibrantly colored. The main hall enshrines Mazu, while the south hall houses the Chaste Mazu. The dragon pillars in front of the temple feature intricate and robust stone carvings, and the roof is covered with colorful cut-and-pasted figures, flowers, birds,...
Although not large in size, Gaomei Wetlands features a mix of muddy and sandy flats, along with interwoven estuarine marshland, nurturing a rich and complex wetland ecosystem. It is also home to Taiwan’s largest known population of Spartina cynosuroides, with an equally diverse range of ecological species—primarily birds, fish, crabs, and other...