Kaohsiung City Centre Travel Guide
Kaohsiung
Visit Kaohsiung City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Dome of Light
Over 4,500 colored panels of glass combine to produce this illuminating work of art in the heart of a busy train station.
Things to do
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore
Top hotels in Kaohsiung City Centre
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
City Suites - Kaohsiung Chenai
great breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung
The location is excellent and it’s very easy to take public transportation to other places. The staff are very nice and courteous, which made the stay pleasant. The room was clean, although it was smaller than expected. One nice bonus was the VIP lounge access before check-in, which was a great place ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
Everything went well, clean room and good service except that we had to wait longer than expected for check in as we were told they were completing final checks for our room.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung
clean, spacious room. Great breakfast. Kind staff.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG
The breakfast was everything one expects at a high end hotel in Asia.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kaohsiung City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gushan District
Gushan District is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at TRA Museum of Fine Arts Station Station or Hamasen Station to explore sights like Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf.