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Kaohsiung Guandi Temple
Place of worship
Centuries-old temple featuring an ornate red gate & a richly decorated interior with gold statues.
4.70 (4.5K reviews)
2
Kaohsiung Lighthouse
Tourist attraction
Elegant lighthouse, built in 1883 & reconstructed in 1918, offering panoramic views of the port.
4.50 (3.2K reviews)
3
Shoyoen
Heritage building
Restored, Japanese-built villa from 1940, with guided tours of tatami-style rooms & water gardens.
4.50 (3.1K reviews)
4
Sanwa Bank Kaohsiung Branch Vestige
Historical landmark
👍👍 Fancy European-style coffee bar with small plates of food. You can get quite delicious salads with seafood too. Friendly service. Only that you get table service and then need to pick up your own tableware does not quite match. Used to be a branch of a bank and you can still see some of the old coun...
4.50 (1K reviews)
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高雄橋頭糖廠聖觀音像
Historical landmark
👍👍 Why is the century-old bronze statue of Guanyin so dark? Is it a black fashion trend?
Walking here, you can feel the strong Japanese wind. You can also write prayer cards and look at the dark statue of the century-old Guanyin. Is it caused by the wind, rain, sun and lack of management? Or was it the...
4.50 (31 reviews)
6
Cihou Fort
Historical landmark
Storied hilltop fort with scenic views built in the 19th century to guard Kaohsiung Harbor.
4.40 (2.7K reviews)
7
Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine
Historical landmark
Destination known for a shrine dedicated to revolutionary martyrs, with scenic city views.
4.40 (2.1K reviews)
8
Wude Martial Arts Center
Heritage building
👍👍 Many years ago I tripped balls at this location with a few friends. Good times!
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Kaohsiung Museum of History
Local history museum
Historic museum in an Imperial Crown–style building with a range of art & cultural exhibits.
4.30 (3.3K reviews)
14
Fongshan Old City
Historical landmark
Scenic ruins of a Qing-period city known for its storied past, defensive wall & inscribed gates.
4.30 (656 reviews)
16
Qi Jin Old Street
Historical landmark
Bustling strip leading to the ferry terminal, lined with restaurants & stalls selling seafood.
4.20 (23.1K reviews)
18
Takao Railway Museum
Rail museum
Preserved freight office & waiting room dating from 1908, with goods-train engines outside.
4.20 (2.9K reviews)