Dashu District Travel Guide
Kaohsiung
Visit Dashu District
Popular places to visit
E-DA Themepark
Bring the children to E-DA Themepark and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kaohsiung. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center
You can find out about the history of Kaohsiung with a trip to Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Liuhe Night Market
Get a sense of the tastes, sounds and smells of Taiwan in this buzzing night market full of stalls selling local delicacies.
Pier-2 Art Center
Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung ’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
Kaohsiung Arena
Catch an event at Kaohsiung Arena during your trip to Kaohsiung. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems
Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore
Top hotels in Dashu District
E-Da Royal Hotel
Very clean room, comfortable beds
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung
The hotel is in a good location and very clean. The staff are good at hospitality.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
Clean room and beautiful bay view
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung
The rooms were nice and clean and a lot roomy. The staff was very cooperative, though a bit of language challenge they did fantastic. Also the laundry service was quick. Only if they can have bigger shower & toilet area.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
The Marriott Kaohsiung is a top class hotel offering a full range of amenities. The staff are all friendly, professional and always willing to help you. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. This a great location with easy access to subway, light rail and taxis to get anywhere in Kaohsiung! ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG
U don’t get what you pay for. 5 star hotel price, the room is extremely ill Designed and cramped. Cleaning is really subpar, there’s no laundry, small gym. Service was no better than hotel half the price. Doesn’t feel like u r at a 5 star hotel. Except when looking at credit card statement. The location ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dashu District
Renwu District
If you're spending some time in Renwu District, Chengcing Lake Scenic Area and Guanyin Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Daliao District
While you're in Daliao District, take in top sights like Kaotan and jump on the metro at Daliao Station to see more of the city.
Fengshan District
The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Fengshan District. National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts and Fongshan Cingnian Night Market are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Fongshan Station or Fongshan West Station to get around the larger area.
Sanmin
Well liked for its museums and art galleries, Sanmin is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like National Science and Technology Museum and Love River, and jump on the metro at Houyi Station to get around the city.
Nanzi
Check out the monuments while you're in Nanzi. Hop on the metro at Nanzih Technology Industrial Park Station and Houjing Station to see top sights like Jiujiawei and Mount Banping.
Qiaotou District
Check out the museums while you're in Qiaotou District. Hop on the metro at Ciaotou Sugar Refinery Station and Cingpu Station to see top sights like Taiwan Sugar Museum and Jiujiawei.
