Sanmin Travel Guide

Kaohsiung

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A busy urban street with colorful billboards and signs, a woman riding a bicycle, and various vehicles.
A modern building with a glass facade, a parking lot with cars, and a sculpture in the foreground.
A forested area with a small waterfall flowing over rocks.
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Stay near popular Sanmin attractions

Kaohsiung Medical University

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

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

฿2,394
per adult
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Alishan Day Tour from Kaohsiung

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

฿2,816
per adult
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

฿2,792
per adult
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems

Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems

฿1,500
per adult
Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems
Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore

Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore

฿9,855
per traveller
Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

฿7,227
per adult
Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour
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Top hotels in Sanmin

Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station

Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station

3 out of 5
No.33, Jianguo 3rd Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is ฿1,489 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿1,489
฿1,720 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,240 reviews)
"Loved all the hotel . Location, Laundry A/c and as much as you can eat at breakfast . Thank you great stay"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai

Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai

3.5 out of 5
338, Bo Ai 1st Road, San Min District Kaohsiung
The price is ฿1,598 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿1,598
฿1,846 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very good location near the MRT. The staff is helpful and accommodating. The market behind the hotel sells clothing with reasonable prices."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai
Hotel King's Town

Hotel King's Town

3 out of 5
362, Jiuru 2nd Road Kaohsiung
The price is ฿1,438 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿1,438
฿1,660 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel King's Town
Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Station

Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Station

3.5 out of 5
No.437, Anning St., Sanmin District Kaohsiung
The price is ฿1,662 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,662
฿1,920 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice small hotel and very convenient if u are taking train , just right next to KaohSiung train station. Nice view from the balcony is a plus."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Station
Kindness Hotel Juemin

Kindness Hotel Juemin

3 out of 5
No.291, Juemin Rd Kaohsiung
The price is ฿1,729 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿1,729
฿1,997 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions Liuhe Night Market and Central Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (887 reviews)
"The only thing I would complain about was the mosquito issue during our stay. Otherwise, it was an excellent place to stay—the breakfast and supper were great, the staff provided outstanding service, and the hotel even offered free laundry facilities, including washers and dryers."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Kindness Hotel Juemin
Jin Shi Hu Hotel

Jin Shi Hu Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.118 Jinding Road Kaohsiung
The price is ฿2,341 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿2,341
฿2,704 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Kaohsiung Arena and Ruifeng Night ...
Jin Shi Hu Hotel
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Where to stay in Sanmin

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A crowded street at night with neon signs and billboards.

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 geometric patterns and a central column.

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

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

A large ferry with multiple decks and passengers, traveling on a body of water.
Photo by Amy Zhang
Open Photo by Amy Zhang

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.

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