Lingya District Travel Guide
Kaohsiung
Visit Lingya District
Popular places to visit
85 Sky Tower
Gaze at the panoramic views of Love River, Lotus Pond and the rest of the city in this skyscraper that is home to large department stores and a hotel.
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.
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.
Central Park
Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
Things to do
Private Tour Shore Excursion in Kaohsiung City
Top hotels in Lingya District
Just Sleep Kaohsiung Zhongzheng
Courteous staff, clean environment. Would book again.
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Han Hsien International Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Sunshine
All staff are very nice :)
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Kindness Hotel Sanduo Shopping District
Great stay
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025
Kindness Hotel Glory Pier
Good place to stay, nice location and beautiful lake view. Room is pretty clean even though the duvet is too thick. Breakfast is typically Taiwanese style. Overall I think this hotel wins my five star rating.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Fine Hotel
ordinary
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lingya District
Kaohsiung City Centre
Travellers love Kaohsiung City Centre for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kaohsiung by jumping on the metro at Formosa Boulevard Station or Sinyi Elementary School Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Liuhe Night Market and Central Park.
Sinsing District
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Sinsing District. If sightseeing is on the list, Xinkujiang Shopping District is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Sinyi Elementary School Station or Formosa Boulevard Station to see more of the 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.
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.
Cianjin District
Shopping and coffee shops are highlights of Cianjin District. Make a stop by Central Park or Liuhe Night Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cianjin Station to get around town.
Cianjhen District
The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Cianjhen District. Dream Mall and SKM Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kaisyuan Jhonghua Station or Cianjhen Star Station to get around the larger area.
Lingya District Travel Guide
- Love River
- 85 Sky Tower
- TESL Kaohsiung eSports Arena
- President Department Store Heping Store
- Liuhe Night Market
- Pier-2 Art Center
- E-DA Themepark
- Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center
- Lotus Pond
- Sanduo Shopping District
- Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area
- National Sun Yat-sen University
- National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
