Kaohsiung City Centre
Kaohsiung
Visit Kaohsiung City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
Central Park
Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.
85 Sky Tower
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.
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.
Things to do
Kaohsiung Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour
Top hotels in Kaohsiung City Centre
Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Guide Hotel Kaoshiung Liuhe
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025
HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025
City Suites - Kaohsiung Chenai
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
TAI Urban Resort
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025
Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kaohsiung City Centre
Sinsing District
Spend some time visiting places like Dome of Light while getting to know Sinsing District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Sinyi Elementary School Station or Formosa Boulevard Station to see more of the area.
Cianjin District
Shopping and coffeehouses 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.
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.
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.
Gushan District
You might enjoy the shopping while in Gushan District. Shou Shan Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at TRA Museum of Fine Arts Station Station or Hamasen Station to see more of the city.
Sanmin
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.