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

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Day 1

Stops
6
  1. 1
    National Science and Technology MuseumScience museum
    2.6 km
  2. 2
    Love RiverRiver · Qianjin
    3.3 km
  3. 3
    Dragon and Tiger PagodasPagoda · Zuoying
    200 m
  4. 4
    Spring and Autumn Pavilions
    1.3 km
  5. 5
    Confucius Temple (Kaohsiung)
    12 km
  6. 6
    E-DA Theme ParkTheme park
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    The Pier-2 Art CenterCultural centre
    1.9 km
  2. 2
    Former British Consulate at Takao
    150 m
  3. 3
    Former British Consulate at TakowMuseum · Gushan
    350 m
  4. 4
    Chihou LighthouseLighthouse
    500 m
  5. 5
    TianHou Temple
    1.3 km
  6. 6
    Cijin Coast Park
    2.3 km
  7. 7
    Cijin IslandIsland · Cijin
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Day 3

Stops
7
  1. 1
    The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine ArtsArt museum
    4.3 km
  2. 2
    Kaohsiung Music CenterArts centre
    950 m
  3. 3
    Kaohsiung
    450 m
  4. 4
    85 Sky TowerSkyscraper · Lingya
    250 m
  5. 5
    Kaohsiung Main Public LibraryLibrary · Qianzhen
    600 m
  6. 6
    i-Ride Experience Center
    8.4 km
  7. 7
    Lotus LakeLake
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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: National Science and Technology Museum, Love River, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Spring and Autumn Pavilions. Day 2: The Pier-2 Art Center, Former British Consulate at Takao, Former British Consulate at Takow, Chihou Lighthouse. Day 3: The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Kaohsiung Music Center, Kaohsiung, 85 Sky Tower.

Which areas should you explore in Kaohsiung?

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

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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