Shanlin District Travel Guide

Kaohsiung

A symmetrical arrangement of pagoda-style buildings with multiple tiers, flanked by trees and a paved plaza.

Stay near popular Shanlin District attractions

Xinzhuang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Xinzhuang during your travels in Kaohsiung.
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Things to do

Alishan Day Tour from Kaohsiung

Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)

฿2,862
per adult
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Take a walk through this otherworldly terrain and feel the mysterious power of nature carved over the years—it's like stepping onto the surface of the moon itself.

Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2

฿2,433
per adult
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony

Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony

฿2,337
per adult
Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

฿2,838
per adult
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

฿2,304
per adult
Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan
Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems

Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems

฿1,673
per adult
Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems
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Top hotels in Shanlin District

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

5 out of 5
89 Section West, University Road Tainan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,541 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿3,541
฿4,090 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,369 reviews)
"What an amazing experience! Close to the railway station, clean, friendly, polished room and great bed!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
The Place Tainan

The Place Tainan

4 out of 5
No.368, Sec. 1, Zhonghua E. Rd. Tainan
The price is ฿2,717 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,717
฿3,138 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions CHIMEI Museum and T.S. Mall are located nearby.
The Place Tainan
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang

CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang

3.5 out of 5
No.218, Zhongzheng N. Rd. Tainan
The price is ฿1,922 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿1,922
฿2,220 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Museum of Taiwan History and Yongda Night ...
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang
E-Da Royal Hotel

E-Da Royal Hotel

4.5 out of 5
NO.153, Section 1, XueCheng Road Kaohsiung
The price is ฿3,095 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,095
฿3,574 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions E-DA Themepark and E-DA Outlet Mall are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"客房服務居然找不出一把水果刀可以借！客房部說飯店內餐廳無法出借水果刀！早上去用早餐，一樓自助式早餐也是一把餐刀都沒有？ 房內並無小孩！沒有安全疑慮！第一次住宿飯店無刀可用！朋友送的當地水果只能徒手抓著啃！"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

E-Da Royal Hotel
Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan

Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan

4.5 out of 5
No 1 Lane 336 Sec 3 Chung-Hua E. Road Tainan
The price is ฿3,172 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿3,172
฿3,664 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"豐盛的早餐，可享受到台南味。泳池及3溫暖讓疲憊的身心重新充電。12樓觀夕台的視野佳，令人心曠神怡。"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan
Talmud Hotel Tainan

Talmud Hotel Tainan

3.5 out of 5
No.90, Yuxue Rd. Tainan
The price is ฿1,692 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿1,692
฿1,955 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Talmud Hotel Tainan
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Where to stay in Shanlin District

Find the best Shanlin District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A tall skyscraper with a distinctive top and a central void, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

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.

A traditional Chinese pavilion by a waterfront with modern buildings in the background.

Zuoying District

Get to know Zuoying District and its many features like its mountain views and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Dragon Tiger Tower and Lotus Pond, and you can jump on the metro at Ecological District Station or Zuoying High Speed Rail Station to get around the city.

A colorful stained glass ceiling with a world map design.
Photo by MiNe (sfmine79)
Open Photo by MiNe (sfmine79)

Sinsing District

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Sinsing District. If sightseeing is on the list, Dome of Light is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Sinyi Elementary School Station or Formosa Boulevard Station to see more of the area.

A historic building with green and beige facades, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
Photo by 高偉格(othree)
Open Photo by 高偉格(othree)

Yancheng District

Noted for its art galleries and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Yancheng District. Top attractions like Pier-2 Art Center and Kaohsiung Music Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yanchengpu Station or Penglai Pier-2 Station to see more of the city.

A modern skyscraper with a unique architectural design, surrounded by other buildings and a clear blue sky with clouds.
Photo by Amy Zhang
Open Photo by Amy Zhang

Lingya District

Noted for its shopping and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Lingya District. Top attractions like Kaohsiung Cultural Center and TESL Kaohsiung eSports Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Wukuaicuo Station or Lingya Sports Park Station to see more of the city.

Shanlin District Travel Guide