Taoyuan District Travel Guide
Kaohsiung
Visit Taoyuan District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
Central Park
Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.
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
Top hotels in Taoyuan District
Alishan Hotel
Had an excellent stay in November 2026 where I was able to see the famous Alishan "Cloud Sea". Meals at the hotel were excellent, and staying overnight in the Alishan Recreation Forest gave me lots of opportunities to explore the different trails and enjoy the cool mountain air. The hotel staff were ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
TONG PU HOTEL
This hotel is mostly for local Taiwan residents or visitors from the mainland, but that's great, if you are patient in dealing with the language barrier. The staff was really great ... extremely patient and always ready to help. The surrounding area is mostly indigenous Taiwanese, but this is not ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotel Indigo Alishan by IHG
Room was a bit small, but new and clean. Front desk was very helpful, but the staff in the restaurant (breakfast) was not. Very good rooftop Mountain View.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Seeking - Alishan Sunrise
Very out of the way, overpriced, and no heating anywhere. Not worth the price. You have to walk all the way up a huge hill to get there. Advertisement is different from the reality.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Applause In The Mountain
Expectations are met
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
forest 3030 hostel
Other neighbourhoods around Taoyuan District
Bolai
Sishe Shan is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Bolai and the surrounding area.
Liugui District
While visiting Liugui District, you might make a stop by sights like Zhutou Shan and Gangzi Shan.
Meinong
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Meinong. You might want to make time for a stop at Meinong Folk Village or Meinong Hakka Culture Museum.
Dashu District
Dashu District is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like E-DA Themepark and Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center.
Luzhu District
While there might not be top attractions in Luzhu District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Singda Harbor and Lovers Wharf.
Gangshan District
While in Gangshan District, you'll enjoy the theatres. Catch the metro at Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital Station to see top sights like Shadowgragh Museum while you're in the area.
