Kaohsiung Travel Guide, Hotels & Things to Do

Where to stay

Hotels in Kaohsiung

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Goonnight Hostel

No. 41 Jianye New Village | Kaohsiung, 813, TW

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JOHO HOTEL

No. 306 Zhongshan 1st Rd. Xinxing Dist. Kaohsiung City 800 Taiwan (r.o.c.) | Kaohsiung, 80049, TW

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Fullon Poshtel Kaohsiung

No. 3 Yongheng Street | Kaohsiung, 801, TW

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Royal Group Motel Nan Tse Branch

No.145 Xingxi Rd. | Kaohsiung, 811, TW

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De Wang Villa

No. 159 - 6 Chaoyuan | Kaohsiung, 843, TW

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嬉月地景酒店

No. 148 Wufu 4th Rd. Yancheng Dist. Kaohsiung City 803 Taiwan (r.o.c.) | Kaohsiung, 803, TW

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人字山莊

No.66-5 Mincyuan Road | Kaohsiung, 843, TW

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Orange Homestay

No. 13 Lane 165 Section 1 Ziqiang Street | Kaohsiung, 843, TW

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At a glance

Climate

Tropical

Languages

Mandarin and Taiwanese Hokkien and English

Local currency

TWD (TWD)

Local time

07:04 (GMT+8)

Ideal trip length

3–5 days

Cost level

2 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Sinsing District

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

Not customary

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Beef Noodle Soup Papaya Milk Liuhe Night Market Seafood Scallion Pancakes

When to visit Kaohsiung

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: November Busiest: Oct-Nov, Mar-Apr

Jan

75

Mild, dry, pleasant
Feb

78

Mild, dry, pleasant
Mar

85

Warm, pleasant, less rain
Apr

88

Warm, humid, occasional rain
May

70

Hot, humid, start of rain
Jun

65

Hot, humid, rainy season
Jul

60

Hot, humid, typhoon risk
Aug

60

Hot, humid, typhoon risk
Sept

70

Hot, humid, rain subsiding
Oct

85

Warm, pleasant, less rain
Nov

90

Mild, dry, very pleasant
Dec

80

Mild, dry, pleasant

75

Jan Mild, dry, pleasant

78

Feb Mild, dry, pleasant

85

Mar Warm, pleasant, less rain

88

Apr Warm, humid, occasional rain

70

May Hot, humid, start of rain

65

Jun Hot, humid, rainy season

60

Jul Hot, humid, typhoon risk

60

Aug Hot, humid, typhoon risk

70

Sept Hot, humid, rain subsiding

85

Oct Warm, pleasant, less rain

90

Nov Mild, dry, very pleasant

80

Dec Mild, dry, pleasant

Things to do in Kaohsiung

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

1 place

Dragon and Tiger Pagodas & Lotus Pond

Zuoying 2.5 hrs

Explore the iconic pagodas and surrounding temples at the serene Lotus Pond.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Pier-2 Art Center

Yancheng 3 hrs

Wander through a vibrant industrial-turned-art district with quirky installations and shops.

Indoors Good for children

Cijin Island

Cijin 4 hrs

Take a ferry to this charming island for beaches, seafood, and a historic lighthouse.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

2 places

Liuhe Night Market

Sinsing 2 hrs

Savor a wide array of local street food and fresh seafood at this bustling evening market.

Outdoors Good for children

Love River Cruise

Qianjin 1 hr

Enjoy a romantic evening boat ride along the illuminated Love River.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

2 places

Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum

Dashu 4 hrs

Visit a grand Buddhist complex featuring a towering Buddha statue and serene grounds.

Indoors Good for children

Dome of Light (Formosa Boulevard Station)

Sinsing 0.5 hrs

Marvel at the world's largest glass artwork within a stunning MRT station.

Indoors Good for children

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First-timer highlights

3 Days in Kaohsiung — First-Timer Highlights

Discover Kaohsiung's vibrant culture, stunning harbor, and delicious street food.

This 3-day itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors eager to experience the best of Kaohsiung. From iconic temples and modern art to bustling night markets and scenic coastal views, it offers a comprehensive introduction to Taiwan's charming southern metropolis.

3 Days 12 Stops

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