Great Family-Friendly Destinations: A One-Day Tour of Six Must-Visit Spots in Kaohsiung

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Kaohsiung boasts enchanting bay views and urban charm, featuring hot spring areas, scenic walking trails, a zoo, and cultural and creative parks. It's not only a place for fun but also perfect for taking photos and enjoying the scenery, making it an ideal destination for family trips. In addition, to celebrate the upcoming Children’s Holiday from April 3rd to 8th, Gangshan Eye, BaoLai Flower Viewing Hot Springs, Golden Lion Lake Butterfly Garden, Qijin Shell Museum, and Shoushan Zoo all offer free admission for children under 12.

1. Pier-2 Art Center, Erh-Ku Warehouse
The popular hipster spot, Pier-2 Art Center, has transformed a cluster of warehouses by the docks into a new hub for art and culture. It regularly hosts large-scale, exciting exhibitions, and features numerous artistic installations in public spaces, creating a uniquely distinctive cultural space.

Erh-Ku Warehouse is a historic building located at Pier 2 of Kaohsiung Harbor, covering an area of 3,000 square meters. It preserves the original old walls, windows, and steel structures, showcasing the fresh charm of aged architecture. Through a combination of cultural creativity, exhibitions, and dining, it revitalizes this historic waterfront space. Visitors can not only enjoy [illegible content] but also experience other diverse activities.

2. BaoLai Flower Viewing Hot Spring Park
BaoLai Hot Springs are primarily carbonated springs, classified as weak alkaline with clear, colorless, and odorless water. The spring temperature is around 60 degrees Celsius, and bathing leaves the skin feeling particularly smooth, offering significant relief for sore muscles and joints. The newly developed BaoLai Flower Viewing Hot Spring Park features a variety of plants and flower-viewing trails, along with foot soaking pools that utilize the hot spring resources. These attractions draw visitors to enjoy both flowers and hot springs in the BaoLai area, helping to revitalize the region as a popular tourist destination in Kaohsiung.