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Qiaotou Dist. In recent years Ciatou Yancheng Dist. & Refinery Park has been one Gushan Dist. of the developing centers of As the building of Kaohsiung culture and creativity in MRT, convenient transportation Kaohsiung. Today, wasted brings Yancheng and Gushan warehouses are made fully districts flourishing use by Ten-Drum Cultural development again. The Pier-2 Creative Group while Art Center also successfully abandoned Japanese spurs the growth of the area dorms are revitalized around Yanchengpu Station. by groups like Vogue Hills. Qishan Dist. & Meinong Dist. Qishan and Meinong are typical agricultural towns with abundant high plains and rich produce. Qishan’s well- known bananas used to 2 Must-Gos in Kaohsiung win the world- famous name of “Banana The Savoring the Beauty and Kingdom.” Meinong is Diversity of Kaohsiung the hometown of Hakka LOHAS of people. 6 TOPIC 1 Dashu Dist. Experiencing the Riverside Beauty of the Harbor City Dashu is known for its abundance siung produce, especially . Popular Kaoh TOPIC 2 attractions here include Fo Gunag 12 Mountain Monastery, E-Da World, Old Iron An Easy Excursion to Go Around and Savor Kaohsiung Bridge, etc. Contents 20 TOPIC 3 Fengshan Dist. Fengshan plain’s developing history Finding Old Towns' Tucked-away Vestiges of Yesteryear goes as far back as three hundreds of TOPIC 4 years. One can conceive the ancients’ 26 life by old forts, old city gates, the Reviving Your Body and Soul at Once blacksmith street and other remains. Zuoying Dist. 30 K. P. P. Taiwan Pass Situated in Zuoying in former Qijin Dist. days, the Fengshan town 32 A Gourmet Guide to Kaohsiung City Qijin is known as Qihou in left numerous historic sites in this earlier times. The sandbank- A Collection in Kaohsiung’s Souvenirs & Specialties area. Today, Zuoying Station is 34 like island has numerous visitor co-shared with Taiwan High attractions and is today 36 A Map of Kaohsiung City Speed Rail, Kaohsiung MRT and accessible by in only 5 Taiwan Railway. A fusion of old culture A Transportation Network of Kaohsiung MRT & Bus minutes. Fresh and budget- 38 and new things enrich Zuoying friendly seafood is something significantly. 40 Kaohsiung Travel Information you don’t want to miss. 02／ 03／ in Kaohsiung in Must-Gos Ten-Drum Ciatou Refinery Kaohsiung, Taiwan's Maritime Capital Cultural Creative Park After reforming by Ten-Drum Cultural Greet the World with Great Passion Creative Group, the hundred-year Ciatou Kaohsiung , the Maritime Capital, Refinery Park has rejuvenated itself and taking ocean shipping as a starting launched the “Waterfall Power Chimney point to form a thriving Theatre,” which offers impressive , has still preserved the drumming with magnificent water, fire and local tradition while fusing sound effects. add No.24, Tangchang Rd., Qiaotou Dist., different cultures from the world. Kaohsiung City 825 Visitors to the city now can tel +886-(7)611-9629 experience piers transformed into opening hours 09:00-17:00 ticket price NT$300 (full fare) The Pier-2 Art Center culture & creative space, and MRT The Pier-2 Art Center, the second architectures infused with connecting pier of Kaohsiung Harbor creativity in abundance. You can in the past, has turned Kaohsiung City enjoyed picking fruits on your own into a new capital of culture and here, and visit the world-class creativity. Abandoned space has been theme parks and shopping malls. revitalized through transforming into an opening art space with new uses. add No.1, Dayong Rd., Yancheng Dist., Kaohsiung City 803 tel +886-(7)521-4899 Buddha opening hours 10:00-20:00 (closed on Memorial Center Monday) Walking along the Buddha Avenue, one can see eightfold towering on both sides while Jade Buddha Shrine , Gold Buddha Shrine and Avalokitesvara Shrine mani festing stunni ng craft aesthetics. Among all, the 108- meter high Fo Guang Big Buddha performs not only the spiritual symbol of the center but the tallest bronze sitting Buddha in the world. add No.1, Tongling Rd., Dashu Dist., Kaohsiung City 840 Maolin Ecological Park tel +886-(7)656-1921 More than millions of purple crow opening hours 09:00-18:00 (weekday)； 08:00-20:00 (weekend) butterflies migrate to the warm, Qishan Old Street sheltered valley at the foot of Dawu Qishan Old Street which spindles Mountain every winter. The Maolin to the Zhongshan Road, which still has Ecological Park thus won its name of many Baroque-style old brick buildings “Purple Crow Butterfly Valley.” The standing on its both sides. Do not miss sound butterfly trials in the park allows a knot of snack stalls while you are visitors to observe butterflies easily. infused with the charming nostalgia The best time appreciating butterflies is ambience. Qishan’s famous specialties from November to March in next year. such as angelica ducks and popsicles transportation Take H31 the hospital-line bus at Qishan transfer station or the free will contentedly complete your trip. shuttles departing from HSR Zuoying Station add Zhongshan Rd., Qishan Dist., (the latter is served only on weekends during Kaohsiung City 842 biennium butterfly seasons). 04／ 05／

E-Da World The ‘LOVE’ View Deck of Kaixuan Tourist Night An integration of Greek-style The ‘LOVE’ view deck, a hot spot for couples and Market environment consisting of lovers, provides spectacular panoramic view over Taiwan’s night markets are the best worldclass hotels, shopping malls, Shoushan, Xizi Bay, and Kaohsiung Harbor. On the places to sample all the local snacks the largest National entertainment top one can enjoy the most magnificent scenes of and specialties at once. The Kaixuan theatre, and the tallest day and night. , covering a widespread in southern Taiwan. add No.32, Zhongyi Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804 area, has been popular with its grilled (in front of the Martyrs Shrine) add No.12, Sec. 1, Xuecheng Rd., pork knuckles, full-moon shrimp Dashu Dist., Kaohsiung City 840 patties, braised duck with crystal sugar tel +886-800-588-887 and soya sauce, pearl milk tea, and opening hours of E-Da Theme Park 09:00-17:30 (ticket is sold till 2 hours other famous snacks in abundance. prior to closing) add No.788, Kaixuan 4th Rd., Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 806 opening hours 17:00-02:00 (Tue., Wed., F r i . , S a t . , Sun.)

Meinong broad Ambassador Hotel Kaoshiung rice noodles Sitting at the bank, the Broad rice noodles is the musteat local Ambassador Hotel possesses a fascinating view. specialty for one to savor Hakka food. Many On the 1st floor, Market Café designs a special restaurants, gathering around Zhongshan area in its kitchen to process food ingredients Road and Meixing Street, offer the popular supplied by Halal-certified providers and specialty where thus won the name of prepare delicacies for Muslims. “Meinong Noodles Street.” add No.202, Minsheng 2nd Rd., Qianjin Dist., Kaohsiung City 801 add around Zhongshan Road and Meixing Street tel +886-(7)211-5243

Chateau de Chine Hotel MLD Cinema Kaohsiung An aluminum smelter in the past, Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung is a models the extensively original space 4-Star hotel. It can provide process foods into a composite mall with cinemas, by Halal-certified ingredients and prepare restaurants, supermarkets, and delicacies for Muslims. bookstores. The spacious design of the add No.43, Daren Rd., Yancheng Dist., bookstore on the second floor may Kaohsiung City 80341 even be compared to a library. tel +886-(7)521-7388 add No.8, Zhongqin Rd., Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 806 tel +886-(7)536-5388 opening hours 11:00-22:00 ／ ／ TOPIC 1 TOPIC 1 Experiencing the Riverside Beauty of the Harbor City 06 07 Gushan Dist., Qijin Dist. and Yancheng Dist. 3 A grocery store designed for hipsters A Creative Journey to Culture and Ancient Buildings Bandon Grocery Store Experiencing the Riverside Beauty of the Harbor City Filled with all kinds of cultural and creative merchandise, the Bandon Sampling local snacks and cuisine is the must-have task in Yancheng District; there are always Grocery Store is a benchmark of plenty of delicious treats awaiting gourmets all day long. Today, one can still find examples of the trendy stores in the Pier-2 Art Center. 4 western-influenced Japanese architecture built in (Gushan District nowadays) during With a high-ceiling attic design, the Enjoy a novel dining ambience in a warehouse the Japanese Colonial Period. Afterwards, when taking a ferry between Gushan and Qijin, the store completely reverses people’s refreshing ocean breeze will lure you into the charm of southern-style ambience. stereotypes of warehouse. Pasadena C3 Warehouse Known for French cuisine, Pasadena opened a new branch in the Pier-2 Art Center and became the Don’t claim you have been to Kaohsiung first warehouse-style restaurant in Kaohsiung. The if you had never visited Love River. 1 Love River restaurant serves up exclusive brown sugar pizza, Gushan 1st Rd. soft ice-cream and bread in remembrance of the Love River is undoubtedly original sugar warehouse. the most representative spot among Kaohsiung’s tourist info attractions. Neatly paved riverside pathways attract not Bandon Grocery Store only visitors but also couples Add No.1, Guangrong St., Yancheng Dist., Sky , the new highlight Kaohsiung City 803 (Dayong Warehouse of for taking wedding photos the Pier 2 Art Center) Tel +886-(7)282-8747 here. (Taking Love Boat or of Kaohsiung’s landscape 5 Hours 10:00-18:00(Mon.-Thur., winter & Gondola to go sightseeing is also Takao Railway Museum summer vacations extend to 19:00), 10:00-20:00(Fri.-Sun.) recommended; please see p.18) Takao Railway Museum is the most popular Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT attraction in Hamasen. The museum has not Orange Line to Yanchengpu Station (O2) (by Exit 1) and follow Dayong Rd. to the only well preserved old station, platform, Pier 2 Art Center (West Side Harbor Line semaphore and Bike Path), then turn left and walk for 5 min. other railway relics, Pasadena C3 Warehouse Add C3 Warehouse, the Pier 2 Art Center, but also renovated Yancheng Dist., Kaohsiung City 803 (the end the original land of Dayong Rd.) of culture and 2 bridge into a new sky Tel +886-(7)531-1106 Hours 11:30-21:00 creativity in Kaohsiung City Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT observation deck. Orange Line to Yanchengpu Station (O2) The Pier-2 Art Center Visitors now can (by Exit 1), turn right to Dayong Rd. and The Pier-2 Art Center, the former second overlook the whole head Bixin St. Takao Railway Museum connecting pier of Kaohsiung Harbor, has park on the deck. info Add No.32, Gushan 1st Rd., Gushan Dist., thoroughly turned wasted space into an Kaohsiung City 804 Tel +886-(7)531-6209 Hours 10:00-18:00 (closed on Monday); Love River Water Park open art space at the seaside. A vintage the library reference room will be open by Add the greenbelt around Hexi Rd. and Hedong Rd; train remade in a ratio of 1:8.4 runs on the Wait in a long line for a nostalgic snack appointment. riverbanks between Jianguo Bridge and Zhiping Bridge. five-inch wide track of Hamasen Pier-2 Line 6 Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT The Pier-2 Art Center Rice Cake Town Railway and opens to passengers of all ages. Orange Line to Station (O1) (by Add No.1, Dayong Rd., Yancheng Dist., Kaohsiung City 803 Rice Cake Town is one of the must-eats for visitors. Exit 2), follow Gushan 1st Rd. and head

Tel +886-(7)521-4899 Hours 10:00-18:00 (Mon.-Thur.) Chewy rice is dressed with marinated pork and Linhai 2nd Rd. 10:00-20:00 (Fri.-Sun. & national holidays) Web takao.railway.tw Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line to sauce. A meatball Rice Cake Town Yanchengpu Station (O2) (by Exit 1) and follow Dayong Rd. and a bowl of Add No.107, Daren Rd., Yancheng Dist., to the right for 5 min. Web pier-2.khcc.gov.tw four-herb soup Kaohsiung City 803 Hamasen Pier-2 Line Train Tel +886-(7)533-3168 Hours 09:00-23:00 Add No.99, Penglai Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804 add an unrivalled Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Hours 10:00~18:00 (Mon.-Thur., ticket is sold till 17:00); 10:00- flavor to the Orange Line to Yanchengpu Station (O2) 19:00 (Fri.-Sun. & national holidays, ticket is sold till 18:00) combination. (by Exit 2), turn right to Dayong Rd. and Admission NT$149 turn left at Daren Rd.

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Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Kaohsiung Harbor The most convenient shortcut to Qijin The British Consulate at Takow 7 Gushan Ferry Pier 11 Built in 1867, the British Consulate Taking a ferry is the most convenient way back and at Takow is the most antique forth between Gushan and Qijin. Therefore there western-style modern architecture An eye-opening serving 10 is always a long as well as the first British consulate times of normal size 10 line of people in Taiwan. In addition to the Jumbo Bowl Shaved Ice and motorcycles office, it is consist of the Consular In earlier times, workers here were waiting to get Residence as well as the Hiking accustomed to use a doubler for aboard. It takes Trail. Visitors who come up to the enjoying ice with syrup dressing in about 10 to 15 hill can overlook the stunning order to relieve summer heat. The min. to arrive sunset views of Xizi Bay. owner of the ice shop therefore came Qijin. up with the idea of serving jumbo ice for his customers. Today, it is popular info Century-old Japanese style bookstore for visitors come here to share a 8 refreshing ice together. Jumbo Bowl Shaved Ice Café Hifumi Add No. 107, Binhai 1st Rd., Gushan Built in 1920, this century-old house used to be Dist., Kaohsiung City 804 Tel +886-(7)533-3228 Hour 10:00-23:30 a famous Japanese restaurant in the Japanese Transportation Take the Kaohsiung Colonial Period. The owner of the café MRT Orange Line to Sizihwan Station (O1) (by Exit 1), follow Lihai 2nd Rd., decided to rent the house, adopt its original turn left on Lixiong St. and turn right restaurant name and spirit and revitalize its on Binhain 1st Rd. old-day glory. Today, one can enjoy the old Gushan Ferry Pier house, old furniture, a pot of good tea, as well Add No. 1, Binhai 2nd Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804 as a leisure ambience in the lovable space. Tel +886-(7)551-4316 Hours 05:00-02:00 (the second day) Transportation Take the Kaohsiung info MRT Orange Line to Sizihwan Station (O1) (by Exit 1), follow Lihai 2nd Rd., The British Consulate at Takow turn left on Lixiong St. and turn right Add No.20, Lianhai Rd., Gushan Dist., Immersed in the romantic on Binhain 1st Rd. Kaohsiung City 804 ambience of splendid sunsets 9 Ticket Adult NT$25, Student NT$20, Tel +886-(7)525-0100 Motorcycle NT$25, Bicycle NT$10. Hours 09:00-21:00 (closed on the third Xizi Bay Scenic Area Shoushan the ‘LOVE’ View Deck Mon.; open during the summer vacation) Xizi Bay is known for the beauty of its Add No, 32, Zhonguyi Rd., Gushan Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Dist., Kaohsiung City 804 (in front of Orange Line to Sizihwan Station (O1) (by sunsets and its natural reef. The brilliant the Martyrs Shrine) Exit 2), continue by shuttle bus No. Orange colors of the sunset are unparalleled in Transportation Take the Kaohsiung Each time of the day has its special attraction MRT Orange Line to Yanchengpu 1 or city bus No. 99 to Xizi Bay Station their beauty. No wonder the scene is Web britishconsulate.khcc.gov.tw Shoushan the ‘LOVE’ View Deck 12 Station (O2) (by Exit 1), continue by Admission NT$99 (full fare) ranked as one of the eight scenic spots in city bus No.56 (not serving on Mon.). Café Hifumi Kaohsiung. The ‘LOVE’ view deck here, a hot spot for couples and lovers, Add 2F., No.4, Guyuan St., Gushan Dist., provides spectacular panoramic view over Shoushan, Xizi Bay, Kaohsiung City 804 and Kaohsiung Harbor. On the top one can enjoy the most TIP Tel +886-(7)531-0330 magnificent scenes of day and night. Hamasen Culture Bus Hours 10:00-18:00 1. The beginning station is Takao Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Railway Museum. One can take Orange Line to Sizihwan Station (O1), the bus at the 2nd Exit of follow Jiexing 2nd Rd. and head Guyuan St. Sizihwan Station (O1). Xizi Bay Scenic Area 2. The bus is back and forth between Add No. 70, Lianhai Rd., Gushan Dist., Yancheng Dist. and Gushan Dist. Kaohsiung City 804 Tel +886-(7)525-0005 One-day pass (NT$50) allows for Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT unlimited rides on the very bus Orange Line to Sizihwan Station (O1) (by within one day (invalid on the next Exit 2), continue by shuttle bus No. Orange day). Please see p.40 for more details. 1 or city bus No. 99 to Xizi Bay Station Please see p.30-31 to get more information about K. P. P. Taiwan Pass. TOPIC 1 Experiencing the Riverside Beauty of the Harbor City 10／ 11／

Must-eat seafood eateries along Miaoqian Rd. Refreshing ocean breeze vitalizes your sensation Qijin Tianhou Temple 13 Qijin Round-Island Bike Path 16 Outside the Qijin Ferry Pier, there are rickshaws with drivers Along the coastal line, cycling decked out in Tang dynasty attire; they offer a nostalgic on Qijin Round-Island Bike Path alternative to sightsee the island. Qijin Tianhou Temple is is a good way to experience only 100 meters away from the pier. Miaoqian Rd., the street spectacular sea views as well as in front of Tianhou Temple, is the most bustling street with numerous attractions. The path plenty of restaurants and eateries serving up fresh-from- links to the island and continues the-sea cuisine. A plate of tomato slices in tradition fashion all the way up Qijin Seaside Park, is a great refresher for the feast. Qijin Beach and scenic trails. At the seaside park, Rainbow Arch is located by the side of Qijin Shell Museum. The azure sky and white A century-old lighthouse beneath cliff clouds add an irresistible charm to the fancy architecture. The new Kaohsiung Lighthouse (Qihou Lighthouse) 14 highlight now becomes a popular spot for taking wedding photos. Built in 1918, the century-old lighthouse has still functioned as guidance for ships at sea. Placed on the southern green area of Qijin Shell Museum’s parking The ground level of the lighthouse consists of a baroque style ground level building lot, the public artwork “Golden Rhyme - Sea Pearl” displays its and octagonal light tower. The lighthouse elegant shell shape and becomes a new landmark in the park. info commands a beautiful bird's-eye view of the of Kaohsiung and scenic surroundings. Qijin Round-Island Bike Path Add Qijin Rd., Qijin Dist., Kaohsiung City 805 info Qijin Shell Museum & Rainbow Arch Qijin Tianhou Temple Add No. 990, Qijin 3rd Rd., Qijin Add No. 93, Miaoqian Rd., Qijin Dist., Kaohsiung City 805 Dist., Kaohsiung City 805 Tel +886-(7)571-2115 Hours 05:00-22:00 Note Admission is free for non- Web www.chijinmazu.org.tw commercial purpose. Visitors Transportation Disembark at Qijin Ferry Pier and are not allowed to enter from head Miaoqian Rd. 16:00 through 18:30. Kaohsiung Lighthouse Transportation Disembark at (Qihou Lighthouse) Arch Qijin Ferry Pier, ride a bike Add No.34, Qixia Ln., Qijin Dist., Kaohsiung City 805 Coastal drive accompanies a spray of seawater along Miaoqian Rd. and turn Tel +886-(7)571-5021 Qijin Fiord left on Qijin 3nd Rd. It takes Hours 09:00-18:00 (Apr-Oct), 09:00-17:00 (Nov-next around 8 min. Mar); closed on Mondays. The coastal drive by the side of Qijin Beach 15 Golden Rhyme - Sea Pearl Transportation Disembark at Qijin Ferry Pier, turn is a passage to Qijin Fiord. Kaohsiung City Add No. 990, Qijin 3rd Rd., Qijin right to Hai’an Rd., turn right on Ln. 84, Tongshan Government recently renovated the drive into Dist., Kaohsiung City 805 Rd., and turn right again on Qixia Ln.; then walk up Admission Free. Hanging along the hillside trail. It takes around 10-15 min. a new “Star Tunnel.” Once passing the tunnel, around the beach at night is Qijin Fiord the majestic Qijin Fiord with steep limestone not recommended. Add Ln. 1, Miaoqian Rd., Qijin Dist., Kaohsiung City 805 cliffs and spectacular sea views are in sight. Transportation Disembark at Transportation Disembark at Qijin Ferry Pier, Qijin Ferry Pier, ride a bike follow Miaoqian Rd. and head Qijin Beach; enter the Striking-looking wind generators along Miaoqian Rd. and turn beach and turn right, follow road signs and keep 17 left at Qijin 3nd Rd. It takes going to the wooden walkway. Make a turn and see Qijin Windmill Park around 8 min. the Star Tunnel. At Qijin Windmill Park, Qijin Windmill Park the first recreational wind Add Qijin 2nd Rd., Qijin Dist., Kaohsiung City 805 TIP farm in Taiwan, there are Transportation Disembark at 1. Take the Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line to Sizihwan seven striking-looking Qijin Ferry Pier, continue by city Station (O1), and then take ferry to Qijin at wind generators that are bus No. Red 9 to Qijin Windmill Gushan Ferry Pier. Park; or ride a bike along 2. Many bicycle rental shops clustered outside the worth closer inspection. Miaoqian Rd. and turn left on Qijin Ferry Pier. Riding a bike to sightsee Qijin is Qijin 3rd Rd. It takes around also strongly recommended. 10-15 min.

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●R4／The newest composite ●R6／Looking up at airplane taking entertainment center off and landing closely 2 1 The “Star of Qianzhen” Bike Overpass Taroko Park covers about an area of 8.7 The beautiful “Star of Qianzhen” bike overpass, a stylish hectares and invests an amount of up to work of art which flies over the busy intersection 7 billion dollars. In addition to a world- above the metro’s Kaisyuan Station, is the new award- class , there are cinemas, winning landmark (a Liveable basketball courts, Communities award by the Inline skating tracks, United Nations) on the way fitness center, and to Kaohsiung International even a kart racetrack Airport. claimed to be F1 level. info ●R6／Shopping, dining and recreation in one! Taroko Park 3 Add No. 100, Zhongshan 4th Rd., Qianzhen Dist., Dream Mall has the only ferris Kaohsiung City 806 Tel +886-(7)796-9666 Hours 11:00 - wheel which enable visitors 22:00 (Mon.-Thur.), 11:00-22:30 (Fri.), 10:30-22:30 (Sat.), 10:30~22:00 (Sun.) Transportation Take the Kaohsiung to overlook both sea and city MRT Red Line to Caoya Station (R4) (by Exit 2), walk views at once in Taiwan. Besides, straight and turn left at Kunming St. It takes about 5 min. it accommodates numerous Web www.tarokopark.com.tw The “Star of Qianzhen” Bike Overpass international class fashion boutiques, retail shops and Add the intersection of Zhongshan 4th Rd. and Kaixuan well-known restaurants. Visitors to Dream Mall combine 4th Rd., Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 806 shopping, leisure, and dining functions to create a Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Kaisyuan Station (R6), exit the station and head Kaixuan 4th Rd. major new recreation landmark in Kaohsiung. Dream Mall Add No. 789, Zhonghua 5th Rd., Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 806 Tel +886-(7)973-3888 ●R7／Transforming an old smelter Hours 11:00-22:00 (Mon.-Thur.), 11:00-22:30 (Fri & the day before holidays); 10:30-22:30 (Sat. & successive holidays); 10:30-22:00 into a modern bookstore 4 (Sun. & holidays) Web www.dream-mall.com.tw MLD Cinema Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Kaisyuan Station (R6) (by Exit 1), and take free shuttle to the mall. An aluminum smelter in the past, MLD Cinema MLD Cinema models the extensively original Add No. 8, Zhongqin Rd., Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 806 Tel +886-(7)536-5388 Hours 10:00-22:00, 09:00- space into a composite mall 22:00 (Sat., Sun. & national holidays) Web mld.com.tw with cinemas, restaurants, Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Shihjia supermarkets, and bookstores. The Station (R7) (by Exit 4), walk along Zhongshan 3rd Rd., turn left at Fuxing 3rd Rd. and go straight; then pass through spacious design of the bookstore Zhonghua 5th Rd., turn left and walk along Zhonghua 5th on the second floor may even be Rd. It takes around 9 min. Taking MLD Cinema’s shuttle is compared to a library. another option. Please refer to the official website.

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●R8／Striking rippling rooftop highlights 9 ●R9／Creative landscape design lights up the city the New Bay Area 6 Urban Spotlight 5 Kaohsiung Exhibition Center Urban Spotlight is situated outside the metro’s ●R8／The refreshing design of Situated in the New Bay Area, Kaohsiung Exhibition Central Park Station, the fourth world's most a green building Center has been certified as an iconic intelligent beautiful . Themed on lights, a series Kaohsiung Main green building. The striking design of rippling rooftop of public artworks in the city light gallery was makes it an eye-catching harborside landmark. Large- conceived by 15 artists together. Might as well enjoy Public Library scale exhibition and events, including International a cup of coffee in JCAFE, listen to jazz, watch street The designing concept of the new main Boat Show, International Fastener Show, Kaohsiung performance, and immerse yourself in the exotic library originated from trees. The entire Travel Fair, etc., have been regularly held in this beauty of the night. green building simulates a huge tree multifunctional waterfront venue. in order to see a building in a tree and a tree in a building. Besides, the green library can also achieve the purpose of saving energy and reducing carbon. info info Kaohsiung Main Public Library Add No. 61, Xinguang Rd., Qianzhen King of Stinky Tofu Dist., Kaohsiung City 806 Add No. 40, Minsheng 2nd Rd., Xinxing Tel +886-(7)536-0238 Dist., Kaohsiung City 800 Hours 10:00-22:00 (Sat. & Sun; admission Tel +886-(7)201-6699 Hours 11:30 - is not allowed after 21:30), 10:00-17:00 23:00 (Mon.-Fri.), 11:30-24:00 (Sat. & Sun.) (national holidays; admission is not Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT allowed after 16:30); closed on Monday. ●R8／Taiwan’s Top-10 fried rice by Internet voting 7 Red Line to Central Park Station (R9) (by Exit Transportation Take the Kaohsiung 3), walk along Zhongshan 1st Rd. and pass MRT Red Line to Sanduo Shopping Riceman's Fried Rice through Minsheng 2nd Rd., then turn left District Station (R8) (by Exit 2), walk along A simple plate of savory fried rice on Riceman's and pass through Zhongshan 1st Rd. It Zhongshan 2nd Rd. and pass through regular menu earned this restaurant on Taiwan’s takes around 5 min. Xinguang Rd., then turn right and pass Urban Spotlight through Zhonghua 5th Rd. It takes Top-10 fried rice. The rice is cooked-just-right, Add Central Park by the side of Wufu 3rd around 9 min. Web www.ksml.edu.tw dry, loose and chewy. Customers can pick their Rd., Qianjin Dist., Kaohsiung City 801 Kaohsiung Exhibition Center spicy preference among three degrees of 10 (between Zhongshan 1st Rd. and Add No. 39, Chenggong 2nd Rd., Zhonghau 3rd Rd.) Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 806 spiciness. Besides fried rice, the restaurant ●R9／The king of trendy markets in southern Taiwan Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Tel +886-(7)213-1188 also serves up quite different instant Shinkuchan Commercial District Red Line to Central Park Station (R9) (by Hours 09:00-18:00; different exhibitions noodles. Be prepared for waiting in a long Exit 1), turn left and walk along may have different opening hours. Young people, new fashion, recreation, shopping and Zhongshan 1st Rd., and then turn right at line if you decide to come. Web www.kecc.com.tw dining all collide at New Juejiang, the shopping paradise, Wufu 3rd Rd. It takes around 3 min. Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT JCAFE Red Line to Sanduo Shopping District as Harajuku in Tokyo and Myeongdong in Seoul. Cinemas, Add No. 6, Zhonghau 3rd Rd., Qianjin Dist., Station (R8) (by Exit 2), walk along trendy clothes, jewelry, Kaohsiung City 801 Zhongshan 2nd Rd. and pass through ● ／ Tel +886-(7)272-1999 Hours 10:30-23:00 Xinguang Rd., then turn right, pass 8 R9 The unbearable aroma of stinky tofu watches, cosmetics, (Sun.-Thur.), 10:30-24:00 (Fri. & Sat.) through Chenggong 2nd Rd. and turn left. King of Stinky Tofu and beauty salons Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT It takes around 15 min. mingle with all types Red Line to Central Park Station (R9), exit Riceman's Fried Rice King of Stinky Tofu has started its business of stalls to provide the station and arrive soon. Add No. 132, Xinguang Rd., Lingya Dist., in Kaohsiung. In the restaurant, the strong Shinkuchan Commercial District Kaohsiung City 802 Tel +886-(7)333-6720 “aroma” of stinky tofu, sweet and a something for Add the intersection of Wufu 2nd Rd. Hours 10:00-19:00(Mon.-Fri.), 10:00- sour pickled cabbage, hot spicy everyone. and Zhongshan 1st Rd., Xinxing Dist., 14:00 (Sat.); closed on Sunday. Kaohsiung City 800 Transportation Take the Kaohsiung duck blood, and crispy instant Transportation Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Sanduo Shopping noodles together become an MRT Red Line to Central Park Station (R9) District Station (R8) (by Exit 2), walk (by Exit 2), walk along Zhongshan 1st Rd. along Zhongshan 2nd Rd., turn right at irresistible charm to lovers of and pass through Wufu 2nd Rd., and Xinguang Rd. and then pass through stinky tofu. then turn left. It takes around 3 min. Ziqiang 3rd Rd. It takes around 10 min.

Please see p.30-31 to get more information about K. P. P. Taiwan Pass. 11 TOPIC 2 An Easy Excursion to Go Around and Savor Kaohsiung 16／ 17／ ●R9／Timeless Gothic style radiates a glory of elegance ●R22／Century-old sugar factory full 14 Kaohsiung Rose Basilica of sweet surprises Rebuilt in 1928, Kaohsiung Rose Basilica is the largest Ciaotou Sugar Refinery cathedral in Taiwan and one of the three cathedrals in Asia. Ciaotou Sugar Refinery is Taiwan’s first sugar It is designed primarily in a Gothic style with Romanesque refinery as well as the precious hundred- touches. Through largely western in design, the Kaohsiung year-old historic site traced back to the Rose Basilica is not without eastern motifs; above the main Japanese Colonial Period. The buildings entrance, there is a stone plaque inscribed with two Chinese and natural ecosystems in the factory area characters reading “By Imperial Decree.” are worthy of conservation. In earlier times, the refinery also serves as an indispensable center of social life for local residents. info ●R10、●O5／Dome of Light catches the world’s attention Kaohsiung Rose Basilica Formosa Boulevard Station Add No. 151, Wufu 3rd Rd., Qianjin With its unique public art displays, Kaohsiung's Formosa Dist., Kaohsiung City 801 ● ／ Tel +886-(7)380-0089 Boulevard Station was rated second of the most beautiful R22 Installation artworks animate Hours 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00 (Mon., subway stops in the world. The glass masterpiece “Dome Japanese old houses Tue., Wed., Fri.); 11:00-12:00 (Thur.); 15 Closed on Saturday and Sunday. of Light”, the world's largest glass masterpiece, features Vogue Hills Web www.rosary.org.tw penetrating light through evolving scenes and plays a The abandoned Japanese style dorms are Transportation 1. Take the Kaohsiung glorious light show on a regular basis daily. renovated into distinctive garden restaurants MRT Red Line to Central Park Station (R9) (by Exit 1), walk along Zhongshan and specialty stores; of which Vogue Hills is a info 1st Rd. and turn left at Wufu 3rd Rd., popular spot. This cultural and creative concept then go straight to Urban Spotlight; 12 shop collects all kinds of cultural and creative Ciaotou Sugar Refinery transfer by city bus Wufu Route or No. Add No. 24, Tangchang Rd., 25 to Kaohsiung Municipal Kaohsiung goods; among all, the made-in-Taiwan non-toxic Qiaotou Dist. Kaohsiung City 825 Girls' Senior High School. Kaohsiung tableware made from corn is pretty hot. Tel +886-(7)611-3691 (Sugar Rose Basilica is opposite the school. 2. Industry Museum) Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Hours 09:00-16:00 Central Park Station (R9) and exit the Transportation Take the Kaohsiung station. You can find rental service of MRT Red Line to Ciaotou Sugar public bike by the side of Exit. 1, and Refinery Station (R22A). use your credit card or iPASS to rent a Vogue Hills bike. Your ride time is around 5-10 min. Add No. 1, 3 Ln., Qiuchang Rd., Formosa Boulevard Station Qiaotou Dist. Kaohsiung City 825 Add B1, No. 115, Zhongshan 1st Rd., Tel +886-(7)611-5532 Xinxing Dist., Kaohsiung City 800 Hours 09:00-17:30 (Dec-next Feb), Tel +886-(7)793-8888 10:00-18:00 (Mar-Nov) Hours 06:00-00:00 Transportation Take the Kaohsiung Time of light show 11:00, 15:00, MRT Red Line to Ciaotou Sugar 20:00, 19:00 (only on Fri., Sat., Sun.), Refinery Station (R22A) (by Exit. 2), 20:00 (only on Sat. & Sun.) ●R23／Water theatre presents striking performance exit the station and walk 100 Transportation the intersection ●R10／Waiting in a long line just for a bite Ten-Drum Ciatou Refinery meters. station of Kaohsiung MRT Red Line 13 Ten-Drum Ciatou Refinery and Orange Line Lao Chiang’s Milk Tea Cultural Creative Park 16 Cultural Creative Park Lao Chiang’s Milk Tea Located around the metro’s Formosa Boulevard Station, After reforming by Ten-Drum Cultural Creative Group, the Add No. 24, Tangchang Rd., Add No. 51, Nantai Rd., Xinxing Dist., Qiaotou Dist. Kaohsiung City 825 Kaohsiung City 800 Lao Chiang has been a time-honored shop for more than hundred-year Ciatou Refinery Park has rejuvenated itself and Tel +886-(7)611-9629 Tel +886-(7) 287-7317 60 years. Especially the well-known Lao Chiang’s milk tea, launched the “Waterfall Power Chimney Theatre,” which offers Hours 09:00-17:00 Hours 07:30-02:00 (the second day) its silk-smooth taste comes from a blend of various black impressive drumming Admission NT$300 (full fare) Price Milk Tea NT$40, Black Tea Transportation Take the Kaohsiung NT$30 teas and an exclusive with magnificent water, MRT Red Line to Ciaotou Station Transportation Take the Kaohsiung cooling method. The fire and sound effects. (R23) (by Exit. 1), turn left to the MRT to Formosa Boulevard Station parking lot and then turn left (R10/O5) (by Exit 1), turn left at unparalleled savor again, and go straight to the left Zhongcheng 4th Rd. and turn right, makes it a standard of front intersection. then go straight to Nantai Rd., turn local Kaohsiung cuisine. Web www.tendrum-cultrue.com. right and walk 20 meters. tw

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