Bizarre Rocks & Stunning Scenery: Have Fun in Neimen Town for an Exciting One-Day Adventure

By / Scenic Spots Journalist Compilation
 
Neimen Township is located in the central part of Kaohsiung City, featuring rugged and diverse terrain with abundant bluish-gray limestone hills. The name “Neimen” originates from the ancient term “Luohanmen,” which was the transliteration used by the local Makatao people of the Pingpu tribe. Take your family for a stroll around Neimen this weekend!

308 Highland is situated at the junction of Neimen, Zuozhen, and Longqi, named for its elevation of 308 meters. It is the highest point among the nearby mountains, offering close-up views of dramatic badland formations and distant vistas of the Jianan Plain, with ever-changing, picturesque scenery. The sunset in the evening is especially breathtaking and unforgettable.
 
Address: Neimen District, Kaohsiung City

Seven Stars Falling to Earth is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Neimen, located to the north of Guanting Village in Neimen District. It is the most talked-about legendary tale among locals. Legend has it that in ancient times, seven shooting stars fell in Neimen, creating seven small mounds arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper, hence the name. The Zizhu Temple built seven 4-meter-tall Star Pagodas on these mounds. At night, when the pagodas are illuminated, they form a stunning reflection with the real Big Dipper in the sky — a unique landscape of Neimen.
 
Address: Beside Provincial Highway 3, Neimen District, Kaohsiung City

In the southwestern part of Xili, Neimen District, lies Yan Shui Pu. Due to its bluish-gray limestone badland terrain, years of wind and rain erosion have carved out spectacular steep cliffs. Coupled with the gullies shaped by the Erren River, the area resembles a formation of flying wild geese — thus earning the name Wild Geese Gate. The scenery here changes dramatically between dawn and dusk, rain or shine. With dry soil that steams when it rains, the misty vapor creates a surreal, dreamlike view. This scene has been listed as one of Taiwan’s Eight Scenic Spots since the Qing Dynasty.

Address: Yan Shui Pu, Southwestern Xili, Neimen District, Kaohsiung City

Neimen Zizhu Temple is primarily dedicated to Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy). During the Qianlong era, a naval commander passed by and noticed the thriving incense offerings. He went inside to pray and later inscribed the plaque “Zizhu Shengchun” (Bamboo Grove Brings Spring), officially naming it Zizhu Temple. Over 300 years old, the temple has undergone multiple renovations and has now grown into a grand Guanyin temple. Lush greenery abounds within, complete with small bridges, flowing streams, pavilion landscapes, and an artificial fountain spouting from a lotus-shaped clock — all of which captivate travelers.
 
Address: No. 18, Lane 115, Zhongzheng Road, Neimen District, Kaohsiung City