Kaohsiung City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Liuhe Night Market featuring a city, markets and night scenes
Liuhe Night Market featuring markets and night scenes
Liuhe Night Market featuring markets and food
Tuntex Sky Tower showing a city and a high-rise building
Liuhe Night Market featuring a city, night scenes and city views

Popular places to visit

Liuhe Night Market featuring a city, markets and night scenes

Liuhe Night Market

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Get a sense of the tastes, sounds and smells of Taiwan in this buzzing night market full of stalls selling local delicacies.

Liuhe Night Market
Pier-2 Art Center featuring a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Pier-2 Art Center

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.

Pier-2 Art Center
Love River showing night scenes and a city

Love River

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.

Love River
Central Park featuring a statue or sculpture, a park and a lake or waterhole

Central Park

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.

Central Park
Tuntex Sky Tower showing a city and a high-rise building

85 Sky Tower

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

85 Sky Tower
Dome of Light featuring modern architecture

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.

Dome of Light

Activities

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Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise

AU$72
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise
Yong Le Market

Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

AU$118
per adult
Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan
Kaohsiung Area Classic Tour

Kaohsiung Area Classic Tour

AU$455
per traveller
Kaohsiung Area Classic Tour
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Our pick of the best Kaohsiung City Centre Hotel Deals

InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG

InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG

5 out of 5
No. 33, Xinguang Rd, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung
The price is AU$387 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$387
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (473 reviews)
"It's wonderful place I ever been. best service, welcome person,front desk, any hotel employee are very nice, I love the place,"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG
Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung

Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung

4 out of 5
No.43, Daren Rd., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung
The price is AU$136 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$136
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Everything was top notch, no complaints at all, amenities were also great, rooms were clean and nicely decorated, the staffs were all kind and helpful, awesome experience overall"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung
City Suites - Kaohsiung Chenai

City Suites - Kaohsiung Chenai

3.5 out of 5
No.1, Dayi St., Yancheng Dist., Kaohsiung
The price is AU$89 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$89
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful area of the city with amazing views, lots to do and with a light rail train stop right outside the hotel. The staff is very helpful. The room was spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

City Suites - Kaohsiung Chenai
HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung

HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung

4 out of 5
No. 260, Zhongshan 2nd Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung
Fully refundable
The price is AU$168 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$168
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Room is big, clean and quiet. Staff is very helpful."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung
Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung

Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung

4.5 out of 5
No. 268, Linsen 4th Rd., Kaohsiung
Fully refundable
The price is AU$269 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$269
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Liuhe Night Market and Love River are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
"Located in a lovely area. Very convenient. Mostly importantly, the staff are very friendly, polite and respectful , welcoming. 5 stars overall. Well deserved. Will stay here again when I’m back to the city."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung
Harbour 10 Hotel

Harbour 10 Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 10, Hedong Road, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung
The price is AU$91 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$91
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The room is clean and nice, bathroom/shower was great, bed is comfortable, and the harbor/river view is excellent. I especially love the sitting area next to the big window for you to enjoy the view. However, be sure to keep your door key/card safe because they charge 500NTD if you lose each if you ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Harbour 10 Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaohsiung City Centre

Dome of Light which includes interior views

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.

Sinsing District
Central Park which includes a fountain as well as a small group of people

Cianjin District

Shopping and coffee shops are highlights of Cianjin District. Make a stop by Liuhe Night Market or Central Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cianjin Station to get around town.

Cianjin District
Tuntex Sky Tower showing a city

Lingya District

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

Lingya District
Pier-2 Art Center showing a statue or sculpture and outdoor art as well as a small group of people

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 Love River are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yanchengpu Station or Penglai Pier-2 Station to see more of the city.

Yancheng District
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Gushan District

5/5(1 area review)

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 Shou Shan Zoo.

Gushan District
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Sanmin

5/5(1 area review)

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 Heart of Love River, and jump on the metro at Houyi Station to get around the city.

Sanmin

Kaohsiung City Centre Travel Guide

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