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9 Interesting Things to Do in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Priya Johnson
Taiwan’s largest port city, Kaohsiung is a vibrant city dotted with beautiful Buddhist temples, ancient architecture, night markets, and amazing street food!

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Good Luck at Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Situated in the center of Lotus Pond, the highlight of these two pagodas are their unique entrances. One is shaped like a tiger, while the other like a dragon.
Entering through the mouth of the dragon and exiting through the mouth of the tiger is believed to ward off bad luck.

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Romantic Cruise Along Love River

Stroll along the banks of Love River or book a cruise and enjoy a wonderful view of the city and its landmarks. An evening cruise is an ideal way to enjoy a romantic evening on Love River.

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Awesome Glass Art at Formosa Boulevard MRT Station

Ranked as the second most beautiful metro station in the world, this station is home to the largest work of glass art in the world.

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Panoramic View from Tuntex or 85 Sky Tower

Being the tallest building in the city gives its observation deck the perfect vantage point for phenomenal views of the city. Enjoy the view of the Love River and the Harbor from up here.

Cihou or Kaohsiung Lighthouse

This white octagonal lighthouse is yet another popular tourist attraction, due to the wonderful, sweeping view it gives of Kaohsiung city and the harbor.

Eat and Shop at Ruifeng Night Market

The market is lined with stalls selling all kinds of bite-size delicacies. This allows you to try a variety of dishes. Eat, shop, and enjoy the local atmosphere to the fullest!

Climb Shoushan - Monkey Mountain

On the outskirts of Kaohsiung is this mountain park that is a must visit for its hiking trails, views of the sea and city, and of course the large number of monkeys.

Cijin Shell Fish Museum

Home to the largest shellfish collection in Taiwan, this museum showcases over 2000 shellfish varieties. The variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns of these shells displayed here is certainly amazing!

Cijin Beach

The beach are blanketed by a dark shade of sand and offers lovely stretch of calm waters, ideal for swimming.