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Yellow Rubber Duck: A 3-in-1 Water, Land & Air Play Experience

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Just one day to go before the Yellow Rubber Duck makes its official debut in town. There are many ways to get up close to this crowd favorite—whether you choose to admire it from the water on a yacht, ride a bike, or overlook it from the high floors of a hotel...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin

Just one day to go before the Yellow Rubber Duck makes its official debut in town. There are many ways to get up close to this crowd favorite—whether you choose to admire it from the water on a yacht, ride a bike, or overlook it and Glory Pier from the high floors of a hotel, all are great options.

The Yellow Rubber Duck has sparked a duck-watching craze in Kaohsiung. Check out these unique ways to enjoy it (Image provided by Kaohsiung City Government)

Take a Yacht for a Water View of the Duck

To welcome the Yellow Rubber Duck, the exclusive yacht service at Hongmao Port Cultural Park has added a new “Berth 2 — Asia New Bay Area” harbor cruise route, offering comfortable yacht facilities and professional guided tours. Visitors can cruise around nearby docks and enjoy an up-close view of the Yellow Rubber Duck from the boat.

The exclusive yacht service at Kaohsiung’s Hongmao Port Cultural Park offers a duck-viewing cruise, allowing visitors to get a close-up look at the duck. (Image provided by Kaohsiung City Bureau of Cultural Affairs)

Ride a Bike Along Love River to Spot the Duck

Glory Pier and True Love Pier are connected. Cycling enthusiasts can rent a bike nearby and ride along the bike path to enjoy views of both the duck and Love River. You can also swing by Pier-2 Art Center along the way, making for a relaxing and enjoyable bike ride to see the duck.

Cycling to see the duck also allows you to take in the scenic beauty along Love River. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)

Go Up High to Overlook the Duck Playing in the Water

If you prefer a more leisurely way to admire the Yellow Rubber Duck, consider overlooking it from the heights of a hotel while enjoying a cup of aromatic coffee or tea, immersing yourself in a peaceful duck-viewing experience. Below are three recommended hotels perfect for enjoying the Yellow Rubber Duck.

1. Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung

Located right next to Glory Pier, the sea-view rooms at Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung offer a panoramic view of the pier. Guests can also walk to where the Yellow Rubber Duck is located and admire its adorable pose up close.

2. Grand Hi Lai Hotel

Situated inside Kaohsiung’s iconic 85 Sky Tower, Grand Hi Lai Hotel offers either breathtaking sea-view suites or a viewing deck on the 74th floor, both providing sweeping views of the Kaohsiung harbor and a clear sight of the playful Yellow Rubber Duck at Glory Pier.

3. Fullon Hotel

Adjacent to Love River, one of Kaohsiung’s famous attractions, Fullon Hotel guests can not only enjoy views of the city’s skyline from their rooms but also take in sights of the harbor where the Yellow Rubber Duck resides. The hotel is also close to the romantic True Love Pier and Qijin Ferry Terminal, offering more diverse options for your duck-viewing trip.

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Overlooking the Yellow Rubber Duck playing in the water from a hotel’s high floors feels truly soothing. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)

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