Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Kaohsiung is a vibrant port city in southern Taiwan, known for its relaxed atmosphere, bustling night markets, and impressive modern architecture. Visit to enjoy a blend of culture, cuisine, and beautiful seaside scenery.

Top things to do in Kaohsiung

Things to do in Kaohsiung include Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Ruifeng Night Market, Liuhe Night Market. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Kaohsiung

Here is what 3 days in Kaohsiung look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Shoushan National Nature ParkNature reserve · Gushan
    2.5 km
  2. 2
    The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine ArtsArt museum
    2.8 km
  3. 3
    Dragon and Tiger PagodasPagoda · Zuoying
    600 m
  4. 4
    Lotus Pond
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
    18 km
  2. 2
    National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts Weiwuying
    4.2 km
  3. 3
    Dome of Light
    950 m
  4. 4
    Sanfeng TempleTemple
    1.9 km
  5. 5
    The Pier-2 Art CenterCultural centre
    1.9 km
  6. 6
    Former British Consulate at Takao
    450 m
  7. 7
    Chihou LighthouseLighthouse
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Cijin IslandIsland · Cijin
    4.1 km
  2. 2
    Former British Consulate at TakowMuseum · Gushan
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Kaohsiung?

Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Ruifeng Night Market, Liuhe Night Market, Cijin Island, The Pier-2 Art Center, Former British Consulate at Takow and 9 more. Dragon and Tiger Pagodas: Two colorful pagodas standing on Lotus Pond, with entrances through a dragon's mouth and a tiger's mouth, symbolizing good fortune.

What can you do in 3 days in Kaohsiung?

Day 1: Shoushan National Nature Park, The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Lotus Pond. Day 2: Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts Weiwuying, Dome of Light, Sanfeng Temple. Day 3: Cijin Island, Former British Consulate at Takow.

Which areas should you explore in Kaohsiung?

The itinerary for Kaohsiung runs through Gushan, Zuoying and Cijin.

Which museums are worth visiting in Kaohsiung?

Museums worth visiting in Kaohsiung: Former British Consulate at Takow (Gushan), National Science and Technology Museum and The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts.

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