Explore the Harbor Farmstead in Little Harbor (Xiaogang)! A day trip around this charming town is super fun.

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Xiaogang is located at the southern end of Kaohsiung City and is home to Taiwan’s second international airport. With its proximity to the harbor, visitors can enjoy the spectacular sight of large ships entering the port. There's also a cultural park where families with kids can have a great time. Why not spend a weekend with your family in Xiaogang?

The Hongmao Port Cultural Park is located at the entrance of the Second Harbor Channel in Kaohsiung Port, covering a total area of 3.42 hectares. The park is divided into six major areas: the High Tower Revolving Restaurant, exhibition halls, outdoor display zones, a skywalk, a wharf with waiting rooms, and a sea-viewing platform. The exhibitions showcase the cultural characteristics accumulated over generations by the people of Hongmao Port through settlement imagery and creative curation.
 
Address: No. 2808, Nanxing Road, Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City

Jingyuan Farm is the only leisure farm located within the urban area of Kaohsiung City. It boasts a unique and expansive airport viewing platform, tropical-style landscaping, and the gentle sound of flowing water created by small bridges and waterfalls. Flower-lined paths always bring delightful surprises. You’ll also find vibrant Eclectus parrots, proudly strutting turkeys, and adorable alpacas that love interacting with people—truly healing.
 
Address: No. 12, Lane 10, Alley 135, Mingsheng Street, Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City

Dapingding Tropical Botanical Garden is the first urban tropical botanical garden in the country built for conservation, research, education, and recreation. It can be described as the “lung” of the local area, offering a rich and diverse range of plants and ecological environments. Thanks to its prime location and climate conditions, it nurtures a rich diversity of species. The terrain, including plateaus, steep slopes, and cliffs, provides varied habitats for wildlife. It is known as the “Green Pearl.”
 
Address: No. 2, Gaoping 19th Street, Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City

The design of Xiaogang Forest Park adopts a geometric layout that runs throughout the entire area, creating different types of landscapes. The plaza, paired with an ecological pond, not only offers a large open space for public relaxation but also features a serene lakeside view landscaped with planted bald cypress and aquatic plants—perfect for a calming stroll.
 
Address: Gaosong Road, Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City