Lighthouse located at CiHou high with very nice bird eyes views of Kaohsiung harbor and Taiwan Strait waterfront, and also NSYSU campus at Cizuwan. Well control the entrance of the harbor.

A short, steep hike up the hill, and you'll arrive at the Cihou Lighthouse (旗后灯塔), also known as the Kaohsiung Lighthouse (高雄燈塔). The lighthouse's design was rather ordinary, but the place was well-maintained. There is a small room with some exhibits on the lighthouse's history. The view here is great (which seem to be the main reason most people visit the lighthouse, judging from the other reviews).

About hundred steps up the hill, a light house emerge from the lush hill trees. Entering into the light house area you will have a panoramic view of Kaohsiung Harbour. A easy work out for young and old. I will recommend this as a must visit scenery in Kaohsiung.

Full of memories here ❤️❤️❤️ A must visit place when visiting Kaohsiung. You will be rewarded by the breathtaking views of the harbor and the NSYSU university from a distance. Now, there are coffee, tea, ice cream and gift shops here too. Wonderful 👍

Connected to the Cihou Fort. Don’t need to walk up from the base !

A short, but steep hike up to a beautiful viewing spot and the lighthouse. The scenery around is just lovely.

Excellent place to visit on any trip to Gaoxiong. Not just the lighthouse but actually the whole Cijin Island (pinyin should be QiJin but a lot of the names are a tiny bit off in Gaoxiong). The view from either side is worthwhile, and the ferry is a great and easy way to get across tho the line can get longer on holidays.

I liked the fort and the light house a lot, you have an amazing view out to the beach and ocean and of course over the whole city of kaohsiung. Many good photo locations. You can spend a lot of time here even if you just sit and relax, watch the big boats coming and going... Or enjoy the sunset...

Best way to view Kaohsiung! There place is actually walkable from the Cijin island port. You may need water and some energy for this hike. But the view is all worth it. From here Kaohsiung skyline including the renowned 85 Sky Tower - the tallest in the city. Few steps there are shops for souvenirs. You can also take great photos from here.

Nice place to go for a morning trail hike with the family. The hike is very easy with some stairs. The view is quite nice, and afterwards, you could go to the old street to grab lunch or snacks.

Very beautiful lighthouse on the top of Cijin Island with a nice view.

Near Qijin old street, with clear view of Shizhiwan and kaohsiung harbor. The Qihou fort is nearby as well.

Nice lighthouse with a cafe. Cinnamon roll and coffee for a nice snack. Place where you can see the sun and moon at the same time. Nice sunset view as well.

Awesome scenery. A good place to walk. Wear comfortable outfit. Weather was sunny-humid around end of May.

No need to buy tickets. Open from 10am-9pm... Be ready for a 10-20 minutes walk depends on you.Enjoy the panoramic view of the cijin beach,gushan pier, big ships, 85 tower, and many more while walking,. the most beautiful part is the sunset🥰 the combination of the lighthouse's architecture and the natural surroundings creates a picturesque scene. It is truly a captivating sight. Just relax while listening to music. Have fun!

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I loved this lighthouse. Nice city view, and seavessels.

Nice lighthouse with views out over the port and down the coast. There's a small exhibition inside too, plus a coffee and ice cream shop. The walk upto it isn't too strenuous.

A top down bird's eye view of the entire harbour. A slightly steep slope up, despite the sign indicating just 350m. Free to enter.

The view is worth for a long walk up to the hill.

Nice view with a small cafe serving coffee and ice creams.

Very high ground and has a beutiful view

Very nice place. A lot of walking around to do here. And keep in mind, the shade is not very abundant, so bring a hat or sunscreen. On a sunny day, it's very strong.

Great place to visit. Amazing views and atmosphere. I was lucky because that day the air was clear and not so polluted. No entry fee. There is a good coffee/tea shop. The place is only accessible by walking.

The view from where the lighthouse sits is epic! There is a nice little Cafe up the top as well so you can spend some time relaxing and soaking in the view while having a coffee etc. The walk up there doesn't take long at all, but there is a slight incline so I would recommend comfy shoes. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in Koahsiung, especially at sunrise or sunset.

Nice view on Cijin island

I arrived at Cijin after dark, and I was thrilled to find that the lighthouse was open late into the night. I've never visited during the day, but visiting at night is great, at least on weekends when it is quite lively here. There was a coffee shop, a lot of young people, and even a busker providing background music. What you miss in harbor views is made up for by the view of the lighthouse lantern in action.

A fantastic place to have a good view of the city of Kaohsiung.

Kaohsiung lighthouse, a great view point to enjoy sunset.

please visit here if you comes this island highly recommended