Things to Do in Kaohsiung

There are 2 attractions in Kaohsiung. National Science and Technology Museum, large science museum focused on technology and industry exhibits, is the most popular.

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National Science and Technology Museum

Large science museum focused on technology and industry exhibits

Museum

2

85 Sky Tower

Tall mixed-use skyscraper landmark in Kaohsiung's skyline

Building

3

National Stadium (Kaohsiung)

Large multipurpose stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Stadium

4

Tainan County

Southern Taiwanese county known for historic temples

Area

5

Kaohsiung Mosque

Main Kaohsiung mosque serving Taiwan's Muslim community

Mosque

6

Fo Guang Shan

Major Buddhist monastery complex and cultural center

Area

7

Fort Provintia

Dutch-era redbrick fort in historic Tainan

Monument

8

Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum

Large Buddhist complex with giant Buddha statues and relics

Museum

9

Zuoying District

Kaohsiung district surrounding Lotus Pond and temples

Area

10

Chengcing Lake

Urban lake and park in Kaohsiung, recreational area

Lake

11

Chimei Museum

Large Tainan museum housing musical instruments and art

Museum

12

Liuqiu Island

Coral island off Taiwan known for snorkeling

Island

13

Shoushan (Kaohsiung)

Kaohsiung hill and nature park known for macaques

Mountain

14

Eternal Golden Castle

Coastal fortress in Tainan, historic 19th-century stronghold

Castle

15

Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kaohsiung

Catholic cathedral in Kaohsiung with Gothic features

Church

16

Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung

Urban lake with lotus pagodas in Kaohsiung

Lake

17

Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts

Major Kaohsiung museum exhibiting modern and contemporary art

Museum

18

National Museum of Taiwan History

Museum documenting Taiwan's history and indigenous cultures

Museum

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Taijiang Cetacean Museum

Museum dedicated to cetaceans and marine conservation

Museum