Love
River
The Love River has been
an emotional inspiration
to the city for hundreds
of years. It displays
various features in different
seasons and offers a different
atmosphere during the
day then at night. The
shaded park along the
river is a favorite location
for Kaoshiungˇ¦s residents
to rest and relax.
Hsitzu
Beach
Hsitzu Beach is located
on the southwest side
of Soushan, about a 10
minutes drive from the
hotel. This is a famous
location to view the great
natural beauty of the
city. The salty smell
of the sea breeze, the
sun sets, and the lights
of the boats attract a
large number of visitors.
Chichin
Island
The Island can be reached
from the city either by
ferry or through the Harbor
Tunnel. Chichin is the
only place on Taiwan where
you can experience a ride
in a three-wheel pedicab
powered by men in traditional
Chinese costumes. Other
attractions include Chichin
Beach Park, Chichin Cannon,
Chichin Lighthouse, and
the Chichin Tienhou Temple.
Chai
Shan Park
Chai Shan Park is a multi-faceted
resort inside Kaoshiung
City. It has a large variety
of animals and plants.
In addition, shaded pathways
lead to the forest and
the top of the mountain.
The view of Kaoshiung
from the top of Chai Shan
Park is a special treat,
especially at night.
National
Science and Technology
Museum
The museum is the largest
educational institution
in southern Taiwan. There
are 18 exhibition halls
divided into four groups:
Scientific History, Information
and Energy, Technology,
and Commodities &
Machinery.
Chiang
Kai-Shek Cultural Center
The Cultural Center, located
on Wu Fu First Road, offers
a variety of cultural
and artistic activities.
The exterior design of
the building is of traditional
Chinese style, which fully
expresses the aesthetics
of Chinese classical architecture.
Located inside the Center
is the National Concert
Hall that offers a diverse
range of performances
and exhibitions.
Kaoshiung
Museum of Fine Arts
The museum is one of the
newest tourist attractions
in Kaoshiung. It is located
in the Neiweipei Cultural
Park and its design offers
diverse styles of sculptures.
A large number of international
exhibitions are held in
the different museum galleries
that offers the public
an opportunity to appreciate
and understand a unique
collection of fine arts.
Lotus
Lake
This lovely man made lake,
which covers an area of
42 hectares, is situated
between Kueishan and Panpingshan.
In the surrounding area,
there are various Chinese
style temples. The combination
of temples and the ambiance
of the lake reveal the
unique flavor of South
Taiwanˇ¦s culture. On weekends
and holidays, it is a
favorite destination of
locals and tourist, especially
at night.
Chengching
Lake
Chengching Lake is one
of the most famous tourist
destinations in Kaoshiung
County. It has become
a multi-functional tourist
park with its natural
scenery and aquariums.
A variety of activities
are available including
row boating, horseback
riding, and camping.
Fo
Guang Shan
Fo Guang Shan is situated
in the suburbs of Kaoshiung.
It is the largest Buddhist
sanctuary in Kaoshiung
County. Master Hsing Yun
founded Fo Guang Shan
in 1967. There are four
major temples on the mountain;
Great Compassion Shrine,
Great Buddha Land, Ksitigarbha
Shrine, and Samantabhadra
Shrine. Fo Guang Shan
offers numerous exhibition
rooms where you can discover
a variety of old Buddhist
treasures. The Master
opened the mountain to
the public to allow them
to enjoy a pure environment
and experience and practice
the mystery of Buddhism.
