Live Well in Kaohsiung: Explore the City Through Four Themes

By MOOK Scenic Spots, compiled and reported
 
Beginning its prosperity through port trade, Kaohsiung naturally boasts scenic coastal and riverside views. Historic buildings that preserve traces of the past, combined with modern creative container malls, make the cityscape of Kaohsiung vibrant and dynamic. The warm climate and unique soil make fruits in southern Taiwan exceptionally sweet, and venturing into the countryside allows you to experience farm harvests. Planning a trip to this inclusive harbor city is sure to relax your body and mind while replenishing your spirit.
 
I. Gushan District, Cijin District, Yancheng District — A Coastal Journey of the Port City
 
When visiting Yancheng District, food is the top priority, with long queues at popular old shops serving meals from breakfast to late-night snacks. Gushan District, formerly known as Hamasen, retains the legacy of Japanese-era architecture, and strolling through it lets you witness the passage of time. Then take a ferry to Cijin, where the charm of a southern port city is written into memory with the sea breeze.

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Recommended Attractions:
1. Love River 2. Pier-2 Art Center 3. Pondong Warehouse Store 4. Pascasia Pier-2 Warehouse Restaurant 5. Takao Railway Story Museum 6. Rice Cake City 7. Takao British Consulate Cultural Park 8. Bookstore Cafe Ichijo San-tei 9. Sizihwan Scenic Area 10. Big Bowl Shave Ice 11. Gushan Ferry Terminal 12. Shoushan Love Observation Deck 13. Cijin Tianhou Temple 14. Kaohsiung Lighthouse 15. Cijin Fjord 16. Cijin Breeze Boulevard 17. Cijin Wind Turbine Park

II. Red Line and Orange Line MRT — Convenient Travel Across Kaohsiung via Public Transport

From the moment you step into the Kaohsiung MRT, your journey takes on a new dimension. Each gate opens up a more convenient playground: world-renowned metro stations, industrial-style cafes, and bustling street stalls blend the old and new, the modern and the human touch, connecting various attractions that showcase Kaohsiung's cultural vibe.

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Recommended Attractions:
1. Taroko Park 2. Cianjhen Star Bicycle Path 3. Dream Mall 4. TAIWAN ALUMINIUM Life Mall 5. Kaohsiung Public Library Main Branch 6. Kaohsiung Exhibition Center 7. Qiao Pin Fried Rice 8. Jianghaoji Stinky Tofu King 9. City Light Corridor 10. New Juejiang Commercial Area 11. Cathedral of the Queen of Roses 12. MRT Formosa Boulevard Station 13. Old River Black Tea Milk 14. Qiaotou Sugar Refinery 15. Fashion Hill 16. Shiyi Drum Bridge Sugar Cultural and Creative Park 17. Dandan Burger 18. Kaohsiung Film Archive 19. Love River Gondola and Love Boat 20. Weiwuying Arts Center 21. Dadong Arts Center

III. Qishan District, Meinong District — Discovering the Simple Charm of Ancient Towns and Old Streets
　
Qishan is an agricultural town that earned Taiwan the title of "Banana Kingdom," where rustic historical charm blends with popular local snacks. In the alleys of Meinong, surrounded by beautiful mountains and waters, shops selling blue shirts and paper umbrellas exude the traditional Hakka lifestyle. Stroll leisurely through the small town and fully immerse yourself in the warmth of the people and the beauty of the locale.

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Recommended Attractions:
1. Qishan Rice Mill 2. Qishan Station Sugar Railway Story Museum 3. Qishan Tianhou Temple 4. Qishan St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 5. Qishan Confucius Temple 6. Qishan Old Street 7. Meinong Hakka Cultural Museum 8. Meinong Lake 9. Guangjinsheng Paper Umbrella Workshop 10. Dongmen Tower 11. Yuanshuyuan Paper Umbrella Cultural Village 12. Essence of Hakka Cuisine — Unforgettable Taste in Meinong |?踅?13. Meinong Folk Village