Shanlin District Travel Guide

Kaohsiung

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

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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)

฿2,811
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

฿2,390
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

฿2,296
per adult
Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

฿2,788
per adult
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

฿2,263
per adult
Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan
Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems

Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems

฿1,682
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
The price is ฿3,548 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,548
฿4,098 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Shangri-La Far Eastern 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 ฿1,949 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿1,949
฿2,251 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tainan Flowers Night Market and National Museum of ...
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang
The Place Tainan

The Place Tainan

4 out of 5
No.368, Sec. 1, Zhonghua E. Rd. Tainan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,708 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,708
฿3,128 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tainan Flowers Night Market and CHIMEI Museum are ...
The Place Tainan
Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan

Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan

4.5 out of 5
No 1 Lane 336 Sec 3 Chung-Hua E. Road Tainan
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,480 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,480
฿2,865 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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 ...
Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan
E-Da Royal Hotel

E-Da Royal Hotel

4.5 out of 5
NO.153, Section 1, XueCheng Road Kaohsiung
The price is ฿3,357 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿3,357
฿3,877 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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)
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Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

E-Da Royal Hotel
Talmud Hotel Tainan

Talmud Hotel Tainan

3.5 out of 5
No.90, Yuxue Rd. Tainan
The price is ฿1,713 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿1,713
฿1,979 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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 modern cityscape with tall skyscrapers and a clear blue sky.

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 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 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 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.

A large yellow robot statue in front of a building with graffiti.

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.

Shanlin District Travel Guide