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Kaohsiung is the largest port city in southern Taiwan — with the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas at the Lotus Pond, the Pier-2 art district in old warehouses, the Dome of Light MRT station, and the Sizihwan harbour. It's warmer than the north and connected to Taipei by THSR in about 1.5 hours.
Why stay in Kaohsiung
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
At the Lotus Pond, twin pagodas you enter through the dragon's mouth and exit through the tiger's.
Pier-2 art district
Old warehouses by the harbour turned into galleries and cafes.
Dome of Light station
The Formosa Boulevard MRT station, with one of the most beautiful stained-glass works in the world.
Sizihwan harbour
Sunset by the sea and an old British fort.
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Local dishes to try in Kaohsiung
- 1🦐
Port-city seafood
Fresh seafood from this southern port city — shrimp, crab and fish.
📍 Citywide - 2🍜
Beef noodles
Beef noodles and mellow-flavoured southern dishes.
📍 Citywide - 3🥭
Mangoes and southern fruit
Southern Taiwan grows sweet, juicy tropical fruit, especially mangoes.
📍 Local - 4🍢
Night markets
Snacks and street food at the lively night markets.
📍 Liuhe and Ruifeng
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Dragon Tiger Pagodas
Twin pagodas by the Lotus Pond; enter the dragon's mouth and exit the tiger's for good fortune.
📍 Lotus Pond - 2💡
Dome of Light
The stained-glass artwork in Formosa Boulevard station, the largest in the world.
📍 MRT station - 3🎨
Pier-2 Art
Old waterfront warehouses turned into galleries, street art and cafes.
📍 Waterfront - 4🌅
Sizihwan
A sunset bay with an old British fort and a university by the sea.
📍 Coast - 5🌃
Liuhe Night Market
A famous night market with seafood and southern snacks.
📍 In the city
Things to do in Kaohsiung
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3 Kaohsiung hotels our team picked for you
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★ 8.9LuxuryHotel Indigo Kaohsiung Central Park
#3 design boutique · next to Central Park MRT
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Hotel Cozzi Zhongshan Kaohsiung
#8 modern design hotel · Sanduo shopping district
City Suites Kaohsiung Pier2
#6 value pick · 9-minute walk to Pier-2 Art Center
Kindness Hotel (Kaohsiung Station)
#9 Best value · free snacks 24 hours
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🚆 Getting around Kaohsiung
THSR from Taipei
High-speed rail in about 1.5 hours, getting off at Zuoying station.
Kaohsiung MRT
Two lines connect the main sights; tap in with an iPASS or EasyCard.
Bikes and light rail
A light-rail line along the harbour and public bikes.
Kaohsiung Airport
Direct flights from Thailand; reach the city by MRT.
Where to go next near Kaohsiung
TaipeiA welcoming capital — Taipei 101, night markets, Ximending, temples, and the Beitou hot springs.
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JiufenA hillside village of red-lantern lanes — teahouses with sea views and a retro atmosphere said to have inspired Ghibli.
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Sun Moon LakeA large lake among the mountains — lakeside cycling, a cable car, lakeside temples, and boat cruises.
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AlishanA mountain scenic area — a vintage forest railway, sunrise above a sea of clouds, and thousand-year-old cypress forest.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Kaohsiung
How many days do you need in Kaohsiung?+
Two days is about right for the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Pier-2, Sizihwan and the night markets, visited on from Taipei by THSR.
How do you get to Kaohsiung from Taipei?+
Take the THSR, about 1.5 hours, getting off at Zuoying station, or fly direct from Thailand into Kaohsiung Airport.
How does Kaohsiung differ from Taipei?+
Kaohsiung is a southern port city, warmer and more relaxed, focused on the waterfront, art and southern food.
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