Sanmin Travel Guide
Kaohsiung
Popular places to visit
Kaohsiung Medical University
Explore the campus of Kaohsiung Medical University as part of your travels around Kaohsiung. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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 Sanmin
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
An amazing hotel! Although I was in Taiwan, it felt like I was staying at a Japanese hotel. Very clean, great staff and the room was VERY well decorated. It was not your typical plain hotel room. The free breakfast was a nice touch with friendly and attentive staff.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai
Room is clean and the hotel is easily accessible to MRT.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Kindness Hotel Juemin
Valuable price in Kaohsiung, it provides breakfast and light dinner food for customers. Room is clean and comfortable. We are satisfied about it.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Kindness Hotel - Kaohsiung Main Station
clean room and helpful staff.Get what you really need during a trip.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
CU Hotel Kaohsiung
Friendly and efficient staff (contacted o line & via telecom), clean room, eco-friendly hotel, great location
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Delton Hotel
its good. but too old building.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sanmin
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.
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 Dome of Light and Liuhe Night Market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
