Travel Guide

The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), also known as Weiwuying, is located in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It is Taiwan's largest cultural facility, the world's largest performing arts venue under a single roof, and the first national-level performing arts venue in southern Taiwan. Designed by Dutch architect Francine Houben, the center features a streamlined, wave-like architecture that blends seamlessly with its surroundings. The center houses four indoor performance halls: an Opera House (2,236 seats), a Concert Hall (1,981 seats), a Playhouse (1,209 seats), and a Recital Hall (434 seats). On its south side, there is an outdoor theater with a capacity for 30,000 people. The Concert Hall is equipped with an organ featuring 9,085 pipes, making it the largest organ in Asia. Weiwuying Metropolitan Park, formerly a military training base, began its transformation project in 2003 and officially opened on October 13, 2018.

The Love River is the lifeblood of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, originating in Renwu District, flowing 12 kilometers through Kaohsiung city center, and finally emptying into Kaohsiung Port. It plays a crucial role in Kaohsiung's cultural and economic development. Riverside parks have been built along the Love River, featuring night markets and outdoor cafes, often with live band performances. Visitors can take boat tours (such as the Love Boat, Duck Boat, or Gondola) to enjoy the riverside scenery and the city's night views. There are also many iconic buildings along the riverbank, such as the Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kaohsiung Bridge, and Kaohsiung District Court, as well as cultural events like concerts and lantern festivals.

The Kaohsiung Pop Music Center is a comprehensive music performance venue and cultural facility located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It aims to promote the development of Chinese pop music and offers diverse music performances, exhibitions, and educational activities. The center features a large performance hall, small exhibition spaces, creative cultural shops, and an outdoor plaza, making it one of Kaohsiung City's important cultural landmarks and a significant hub for pop music in Asia.

Pier-2 Art Center, located in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, was originally a derelict old warehouse area. It has since been transformed into a creative and artistic cultural park, making it an important cultural and artistic attraction in Kaohsiung. The park features multiple art exhibition halls, creative shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as public art installations, making it a great place to experience Kaohsiung's local culture and creativity.

Lotus Pond Scenic Area is a famous attraction in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, known for its lakeside temples and sculptures such as the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Spring and Autumn Pavilions, and Beiji Xuantian Shangdi. The lake surface shimmers, and the scenery is beautiful, making it a great place for tourists to relax and sightsee.

Cijin Peninsula, originally known as Cijin Island, is located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, and is one of the birthplaces of Kaohsiung City. The peninsula is approximately 8.5 kilometers long and has an average width of 400 meters. In 1967, to develop the second port of Kaohsiung Harbor, the southern tip of the peninsula, which connected to the main island of Taiwan, was cut off, making it an independent island. The island boasts rich historical sites, natural scenery, and coastal leisure facilities, making it an important tourist attraction in Kaohsiung.

A unique way of eating Heelun (tempura/fish cake) specific to Kaohsiung. Boiled Heelun slices are slowly grilled over charcoal until the surface is golden brown and slightly charred, then sprinkled with special seasoning powder. It has a crispy exterior and chewy interior, a beloved afternoon snack for Kaohsiung locals since childhood.

A traditional sweet snack commonly found in Kaohsiung night markets and traditional markets. Glutinous rice dough is deep-fried, then coated with peanut powder and powdered sugar. The Kaohsiung version is usually fried to be crispier and comes in more varied shapes.

A 24-hour breakfast shop in Kaohsiung that has been operating for over 60 years. Its signature black tea milk is a shared memory for Kaohsiung locals. The black tea is brewed using traditional methods, resulting in a very rich tea flavor, then combined with local Kaohsiung 'Gaomu Fresh Milk' in a unique proportion.

A legendary duck meat restaurant in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung, known for its unique ordering method and delicious duck meat dishes. There is no menu in the restaurant; customers simply tell the owner the number of diners, and the owner will prepare a table of dishes according to the number of people, including duck rice, offal soup, and more.

Kaohsiung's Spanish Mackerel Thick Soup is a representative dish of southern Taiwanese flavor. Marinated Spanish mackerel pieces are deep-fried until golden, then added to a slightly sweet thick soup made with cabbage and dried flatfish. The Kaohsiung version typically features larger fish pieces and a more pronounced sweetness in the soup.

A freshly baked sponge cake very popular in Taiwan, especially in Kaohsiung, where there are several famous old shops. It is characterized by its large size, fluffy and soft texture, rich egg aroma, and is sold hot, freshly baked and sliced.