A Great Destination for Family Trips – Six Must-Visit Attractions in Kaohsiung for a One-Day Tour

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Kaohsiung boasts captivating bay views and urban charm, featuring hot spring areas, hiking trails, a zoo, and cultural and creative parks. It’s not only a place for fun but also perfect for taking photos and enjoying scenic beauty, making it an ideal spot for families planning parent-child trips. In addition, to coincide with the upcoming Children’s Holiday from April 3 to 8, Gangshan Eye, Baolai Flower Viewing Hot Springs, Golden Lion Lake Butterfly Garden, Cijin Shell Museum, and Shoushan Zoo all offer free entry for children under 12.

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

Er Stack Warehouse is a historic building located at Pier 2 of Kaohsiung Harbor, covering an area of 3,000 square meters. It retains original features such as aged walls and windows, showcasing the refreshing charm of old architecture. Through a combination of cultural creativity, exhibitions, and dining, it revives this historic harborfront space. Visitors can not only enjoy... (text garbled) ...but also experience other diverse cultural activities.

Starting from April 1, Pier-2 Art Center offers the “Hama Starlight Mission” every evening from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, turning the railway tracks into a large-scale land art installation, presenting a brand-new night view.

2. Baolai Flower Viewing Hot Spring Park
The hot springs in Baolai are primarily carbonated, classified as weak alkaline with clear, colorless, and odorless water. The spring temperature is around 60°C, and bathing leaves the skin feeling particularly smooth, offering notable benefits for sore muscles and joints. The newly developed Baolai Flower Viewing Hot Spring Park features a variety of plants and flower-viewing trails, as well as foot soaking pools that utilize the hot spring resources. It attracts visitors to enjoy both the flowers and the thermal baths, helping to re-establish Baolai Hot Springs as a popular tourist spot in Kaohsiung.