Must-See for a Yellow Rubber Duck One-Day Tour: Food, Drinks & Fun Near Kaohsiung Central Park Station
Last updated 2026-09-26 — The Yellow Rubber Duck has visited Kaohsiung—have netizens had a chance to find out what delicious food and fun activities are nearby? Today, let’s take a look at what iconic eats and must-visit spots are near Kaohsiung Metro’s Central Park Station, the closest station to Glory Pier. With just a bit of note-taking, you can enjoy a full day of food, drinks, and fun in the area!
By MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
The Yellow Rubber Duck has visited Kaohsiung—have netizens had a chance to find out what delicious food and fun activities are nearby? Today, let’s take a look at what iconic eats and must-visit spots are near Kaohsiung Metro’s Central Park Station, the closest station to Glory Pier. With just a bit of note-taking, you can enjoy a full day of food, drinks, and fun in the area!
Want to plan a one-day duck-themed trip? Then check out what delicious food and fun attractions are nearby here!(Image provided by Kaohsiung City Government)
Central Park Station & Central Park — Modern Kaohsiung with Soaring Design
Located on Zhongshan Road, where Wufu Road and Minsheng Road intersect, the metro station adopts “Modern Kaohsiung” as its design theme. It brings the sunshine and tranquility of Central Park above ground into the underground station. As soon as passengers exit the station hall, they are greeted with lush greenery reminiscent of a primeval forest.
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Address: Zhongshan Road, where Wufu Road and Minsheng Road intersect, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City
↑ Central Park Station features landscape design by Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate Richard Rogers, known as the “Nobel Prize of architecture.” (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
↑ Central Park is surrounded by Wufu Road, Zhongshan Road, Minsheng Road, and Zhonghua Road, offering vast green space like an urban green heart, perfect for outdoor leisure activities. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Sacred Heart Cathedral — Champion of Taiwan’s Top 100 Historical Buildings
Sacred Heart Cathedral is located on Wufu 3rd Road, near the Love River. It is Taiwan’s first Catholic church and one of Asia’s three great cathedrals. The church features Gothic architecture, with highlights including its bell tower, arches, rose windows, and the imperial plaque bestowed by Emperor Tongzhi himself.
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Address: No. 151, Wufu 3rd Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-380-0089
Hours: 09:00–17:00, 11:00–17:00 on Thursdays, closed on Sundays
↑ Sacred Heart Catholic Church was built during the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of over a hundred years. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
↑ Now listed as a third-grade historic monument, Sacred Heart Catholic Church was also awarded the championship in the National Historic Architecture Top 100 competition hosted by the Council for Cultural Affairs in 2001. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Shinjuku River Shopping Area — All-in-One Hub for Fashion and Street Snacks
Every weekend, trendsetting youths from all over southern Taiwan flock to the Shinjuku River shopping district. Centered around Shinjuku River Mall and stretching along Wenheng 2nd Road, Xintian Road, and nearby alleys, the area boasts a massive collection of shops selling seasonal fashion clothing, jewelry, watches, cosmetics, specialty restaurants, photo booths, and more—it’s truly Kaohsiung’s most fashionable local shopping hub.
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Address: Around Wenheng 2nd Road and Xintian Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City
↑ Along the way, you’ll also find various snack stalls selling juice, ice cream, shawarma, gua bao, and more. It’s incredibly satisfying to shop and snack while strolling down the spacious, comfortable pedestrian streets. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
↑ A long-established old-school iced braised delicacy shop, famous for its flavorful duck blood and duck wings. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Harajuku Yuzhu Shopping Area — Teenagers’ Trendy Fashion Paradise
Located on Yuzhu Street behind the former Big Unified Department Store on Zhongshan Road, opposite the Shinjuku River shopping area, this neighborhood sells trendy American hip-hop punk fashion, Japanese Harajuku streetwear—all styles pursued by fashion-forward youth. There are also stalls offering manicures, tarot card readings, and more.
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Address: Yuzhu Street, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City
↑ An extension of the Shinjuku River shopping area, these two vibrant districts around Central Park are known for their trendy yet affordable offerings, attracting many visitors from out of town. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
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